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Top 50 Big Data Startup Investors in South Korea in September 2025

A list of 50 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Big data startups based in South korea. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Big data companies from South korea. We update this investor list every month.

Top 50 Big Data Startup Investors in South Korea in September 2025

Investor Big Data South Korea investments
KB Investment 4
Korea Credit Guarantee Fund 4
Capstone Partners 3
Korea Investment Partners 3
InfoBank 3
Naver 3
Korea Development Bank 2
Premier Partners 2
Kakao Ventures 2
KB Securities 2
UTC Investment Co. 2
AhnLab 2
Seoul Investment Partners 2
SBVA 2
KT Investment 2
Samsung Venture Investment 2
Korea Development Bank 2
Primer Sazze Partners 2
Kaist Venture Investment Holdings 2
Legend Capital 2
IBK Capital 2
Shinhan Capital 2
We Ventures 2
GC Biopharma 2
Woori Bank 2
Mirae Asset Capital 2
Korea Technology Finance Corporation 2
Smilegate Investment 2
We Ventures 2
IBK Capital 1
LB Investment 1
SK Securities 1
Naver Fund 1
ST Telemedia 1
Cisco Investments 1
Shinhan Bank 1
Fast Track Asia 1
Hanmi Pharmaceutical 1
KEB Hana Bank 1
Shinhan Asset Management 1
DB Financial Investment 1
Dunamu 1
DONGYU Investment 1
Dunamu & Partners 1
DB Capital 1
Aju IB Investment 1
Empower Investment 1
InterVest 1
KB Financial Group 1
Lighthouse Combined Investment 1
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KB Investment VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 10 investments in the past 12 months
Founded in 1990, KB Investment Co., Ltd. (KBIC) is one of Korea’s leading investment firms of venture capital and private equity funds with over USD 2.6 Billion of asset under management as of December 2023. KBIC is a subsidiary of KB Financial Group, Korea’s premier financial group with the largest domestic customer base as well as the widestnetwork of service branches in Korea.KBIC’s team is recognized for industry thought leadership, a broad network of powerful industry relationships, and a unique professional investment approach to investing. KBIC passionately support our portfolio companies with active guidance in all key aspects of team building, strategy, operations and governance
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Investment focus
  • Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
  • Series A, Series B, Seed
  • South Korea, United States, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
  • Letsur — Letsur developing automated solutions for AI development and data cleaning services.
  • Selta Square — Selta Square is an AI-based drug monitoring company that provides full-cycle drug monitoring solutions using artificial intelligence technology.
  • Pin Therapeutics — Pin Therapeutics is founded in Feb 2017, fast growing stage with member composition of 25% in USA and 75% in Korea. Drug discovery leaderships are from global pharma and biotech companies along with talented scientists both in Korea and USA.* Active Focus - PinE3: E3 ligase screening cascade for identifying novel warheads - PinGLUE: Assaycascade for molecular glue degrader screening* Programs - Selective Molecular Glue Degrader (CK1α) - Molecular Glue Degrader Programs (5-6 Undisclosed) - PROTAC Program (1 Undisclosed)
Korea Credit Guarantee Fund VC Fund · Daegu, Taegu-jikhalsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
Korea Credit Guarantee Fund operates as a public financial institution.
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Investment focus
  • Artificial Intelligence, Software, Manufacturing
  • Seed, Series A, Funding Round
  • South Korea, United States
Portfolio highlights
  • Revation — Revation is an eco-friendly product development company that focuses on environmental issues through design and technology.
  • SQUARES — SQUARES build commerce sites with no-code and use and manage them with ease.
  • Studio Galilei — Studio Galilei is an SFO platform company that operates and manages mobility services.
Capstone Partners VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
Capstone Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs seeking success with fresh ideas.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Mobile, Gaming
  • Series A, Seed, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, India
Portfolio highlights
  • NUUA — Reinventing a better future for the travel industry.
  • Aberra — Aberra is using "Dister," an AI data analysis tool, to optimize sales for Coupang, one of South Korea's largest e-commerce platforms.
  • Wrtn Technologies — Wrtn Technologies develops an AI-powered writing assistant through NLP-based AI.
Korea Investment Partners VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 22 investments in the past 12 months
Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a leading venture capital & private equity firm that has over 30 years of experience in providing venture capital to bold and innovative entrepreneurs who want to change the world. Korea Investment Partners invests in leading pioneers like Kakao(KOSDAQ:035720), Naver(KRX:035420), YGEntertainment(KOSDAQ:122870), Bodyfriend, Osstem Implant(KOSDAQ:048260), Doubleu Games(KOSDAQ:192080) and Didi Chuxing. KIP manages over 20 venture and private equity funds with US$1.8 billion in total assets under management. The company operates globally from its Seoul headquarters office with other locations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale.
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Investment focus
  • Biotechnology, Information Technology, Health Care
  • Series A, Series B, Seed
  • South Korea, United States, China
Portfolio highlights
  • ENERZAi — As your AI catalyst, we are dedicated to spearheading an AI breakthrough with our cutting-edge AI optimization technology.
  • Titan Content — Titan Content is a metaverse music service provider that seeks to fuse Web3, metaverse, and artificial intelligence innovations with conventional Korean pop music business models and content.
  • Minxin Technology — Minxin Technology focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and sales of photo- and thermal-curing functional materials and electronic-grade wet chemicals.
InfoBank VC Fund · Gyeongju, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea · 9 investments in the past 12 months
InfoBank develops and provides mobile messaging solutions and other related services.The company offers business messaging services such as SMS, LMS, and multimedia message services; interactive media services; smart car solutions; and integrated online and offline payment services.InfoBank was founded in 1995 and is based in Gyeongju, SouthKorea.
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Investment focus
  • Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Health Care
  • Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
  • South Korea, South Africa, United States
Portfolio highlights
  • Z.Ai — Z.Ai provides personalized recommendations using AI based on user behavioral data.
  • Ride — RideNow: An app-based platform for test drives and vehicle purchases. RideCare: App-based B2B and B2C vehicle care services. RideContents: Educational services for automotive brands, aimed at enhancing the quality of manufacturers and importers. RideOn: After-sales management services for electric vehicle chargers.
  • Rootfinders — RouteFinders develops an AI-based media platform to support independent living for visually impaired individuals in an increasingly digital world.
Naver VC Fund · Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea
Naver operates as a search engine and e-commerce platform providing fintech, digital content, and cloud services.The company introduces innovative search services such as ‘Comprehensive Search,’ ‘Knowledge iN,’ and ‘Real-time Rising Keyword.' It also offers UGC services such as Blog and Cafe; Junior Naver, a children’s portal; Happybean, anonline donation portal. NAVER launched its Webtoon service in June 2004 and has pioneered the distribution and consumption of webtoons, also known as digital comics. In addition, NAVER also offers services for the global market, including the mobile messenger LINE through LINE Corporation, NAVER’s subsidiary; the video messenger Snow; and the group communication service BAND.NAVER is also involved in software development and distribution; performances and exhibitions business; mobile content development and distribution; search advertising; internet commerce and customer service business; the operation and security services of IT infrastructure; operating online shopping services, and mobile applications marketing.Lee Hae-Jin and Lee Joon-ho headquartered the company in Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea in 1999.
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Investment focus
  • Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology
  • Seed, Series A, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, Indonesia
Portfolio highlights
  • Deskera — All In One Business Software with Accounting, Inventory, CRM, Payroll and HRMS.
  • NXN Labs — NXN Labs empowers individuals in crafting indistinguishable and sophisticated human images and videos. It goal is to empower people to seamlessly navigate this exciting, intertwined journey into a new era.
  • KREAM Corporation — E-commerce
Korea Development Bank VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 20 investments in the past 12 months
The Korea Development Bank (KDB) provides long-term financing for projects designed to assist Koreaâ€:tm:s economic growth and development. It offers equipment capital loans and working capital loans to Korean private enterprises that undertake major industrial projects. The bank also extends guarantees to its clients to facilitate their otherborrowings and to finance major industrial projects. KDB guarantees Won-denominated corporate debentures, local currency loans, and other Won liabilities and foreign currency loans from domestic and overseas Korean financial institutions and from foreign institutions. The bankâ€:tm:s other activities include engagement in a range of industrial development activities, including conducting economic and industrial research; performing engineering surveys; providing business analyses and managerial assistance; and offering trust services. As of June 30, 2007, KDB had 40 local branches, 6 overseas branches, and 2 overseas offices. The bank was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Series B, Series A, Series C
  • South Korea, United States, China
Portfolio highlights
  • Qunova Computing, Inc. — Quantum computing based computing innovations for new materials and drug discovery, and advanced technology solution consulting services.
  • Yeoshin — Yeoshin is a skin treatment information platform.
  • Upstage — Upstage AI is an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that helps companies focus on their core businesses.
Premier Partners VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 12 investments in the past 12 months
Premier Partners (프리미어 파트너스) is a Korean domestic funds management company. It provides investment services for individuals and businesses. Premier Partners was established in September 2005 in Seoul, Korea.
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Investment focus
  • Biotechnology, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence
  • Funding Round, Series B, Series A
  • South Korea, United States, Russian Federation
Portfolio highlights
  • Celltrio — Celltrio is a manufacturer of cell culturing automation and biobanking solutions.
  • Upstage — Upstage AI is an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that helps companies focus on their core businesses.
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Kakao Ventures VC Fund · Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea · 16 investments in the past 12 months
We are an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp. & the most active, startup-friendly early stage VC of Korea. (Limited Partnerships, not strategic.).
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Investment focus
  • Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Seed, Series A, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, Indonesia
Portfolio highlights
  • Tzafon — Tzafon's vision is to broaden the lightcone of awareness by pushing the boundaries of machine intelligence, striving to extend the frontier of what intelligent systems can perceive, understand, and contribute.
  • Flonics — FlowNix develops medical image-based blood flow analysis software products and hemodynamic analysis methods for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases .
  • Conport Lab — Confort Lab investigates and develops the 'Porta Solution,' an integrated solution for quickly and easily building complicated and demanding industrial field control systems. FOTA solution offers self-developed IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) dedicated middleware and industrial lightweight equipment fitted with it, as well as simpleand convenient business logic via a no-coda-based integrated development environment. assist you in designing Companies that utilise the Porta solution can swiftly implement the system by loading only user logic without requiring the services of a developer, and the system can be readily altered and modified, boosting the speed and convenience of business.
KB Securities VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
KB Securities is a Financial Services company.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Health Care, Information Technology
  • Series B, Series A, Funding Round
  • South Korea, United States, China
Portfolio highlights
  • Movv — Movv is a mobility service that makes movement more safe and convenient anytime and anywhere by using dedicated articles and vehicles. They offer dedicated drivers and cars to help travelers move safely and comfortably. With the mobile application, you can set up your travel itinerary and call your driver anytime anywhere, so you can enjoy youroverseas travel with the movv.
  • Move — Move is a travel agency that offers ticketing, travel, and reservation services.
  • Upstage — Upstage AI is an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that helps companies focus on their core businesses.
UTC Investment Co. VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 5 investments in the past 12 months
Since its incorporation in 1988, UTC Investment has been implementing and developing private equity investments with deep roots in buyout area, diversified human resources, and an impressive track record as a leading global investment firm.
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Investment focus
  • Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical
  • Funding Round, Series A, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, Japan
Portfolio highlights
  • WASHSWAT — Washswat is a laundry service that washes and dries the laundry that is operated by specialized facilities and personnel. They innovate the market with IT technology. Laundromat started in Gangnam with the highest number of high-end cleaners in 2015 and walked step by step silently. In order to grow in the right direction even though it is alittle slower than others, they did not rush to expand the region. Now it is Korea's No. 1 mobile laundry special service at the King of Seoul, Seongnam, Hanam, Goyang, Gwangmyeong, Yongin, Suwon, Anyang, and Gwacheon.
  • Pebble Square — Pebble Square's new Processing-In-Memory (PIM) architecture is a significant advancement for AI performance and power efficiency.
  • AD System — AD System focuses on the development, manufacturing, sales and repairing of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles.
AhnLab VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
AhnLab is a cloud security technology provider that develops information security solutions and services for consumers, enterprises, and small and medium businesses worldwide. It delivers a comprehensive security lineup, including proven, world-class antivirus products for desktops and servers, mobile security products, online transaction securityproducts, network security appliances, and consulting services.AhnLab has established its market position and manages sales partners in many countries worldwide. Based on its cloud computing strategy, AhnLab’s technologies and solutions converge into a single platform to cope with evolving IT security challenges. It delivers comprehensive, coordinated protection against a wide variety of threat sources.AhnLab was founded in 1995 by Charles Ahn and is headquartered in Seoul.
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Investment focus
  • Security, Cloud Security, Information Technology
  • Series A, Private Equity
  • South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • MONITORAPP — MONITORAPP provides comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that protect web applications, APIs, and users from advanced threats efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Tatum security — Tatum security provides cloud security software for businesses. All enterprise infrastructure environments are transitioning to the cloud, Enterprises need a flexible and secure form of security. Tatum security's Cloud Security Configuration Management (CSPM) technology helps companies build context-optimized cloud security. Enterprises useTatum security's CSPM (Cloud Security Configuration Management) technology, You can build cloud security that is optimized for each situation.
  • Astron Security — Astron Security is a cloud security technology company that provides core technology services for businesses.
Seoul Investment Partners VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 3 investments in the past 12 months
Seoul Investment Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on investments in small and medium businesses.
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Investment focus
  • Biotechnology, Medical, Information Technology
  • Series A, Series B, Seed
  • South Korea, United States, Germany
Portfolio highlights
  • Amogy — Amogy develops a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel, exhibiting unprecedented energy density
  • Eurobotics — Eurobotics is a cutting-edge startup focused on developing autonomous walking robot technology capable of navigating and operating effectively in irregular, complex, or unpredictable environments.
  • The Blessed Moon — The Blessed Moon is a cosmetics brand that sells and offers skin, face, hair, and body care products.
SBVA VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 7 investments in the past 12 months
Established in 2000 as an early-stage venture capital arm of SoftBank Group, SBVA has a storied history of empowering extraordinary entrepreneurs across the globe. In 2023, we joined forces with The Edgeof, a global startup ecosystem builder founded by Taizo Son, JP Lee, and Atsushi Taira and began our new chapter as an independent entity with arenewed commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, E-Commerce, Software
  • Series A, Series B, Series C
  • South Korea, United States, China
Portfolio highlights
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  • Tacta Systems — Tacta Systems develops robotics with human-like tactile abilities with Dextrous Intelligence, the nervous system for robots.
  • Liberty Labs — Liberty Labs specializes in prompt engineering that allows them to build applications that showcase AI potential. Liberty Labs offers products such as Toolbuilder, regex.ai, Opencharacter, and CLN.me.
KT Investment VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 3 investments in the past 12 months
kt investment is a new technology business finance company established in 2015. It is an investment company that represents KT Group .kt investment seeks to contribute to social contribution and maximize investment return through win-win cooperation with promising SMEs and venture companies .kt investment seeks to achieve long-term returns bylooking at the market from a global perspective and looking for value investment opportunities in the long term.
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Investment focus
  • Artificial Intelligence, Software, Machine Learning
  • Series A, Series B, Seed
  • South Korea, United States, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
  • Superb AI — Automate data preparation, label and manage images and videos, and find annotation services with one training data platform. Fast, precise, and easy to use.
  • Gangnam Unni — Gangnam Unni is in the field of beauty medical services, helping users choose a treatment and a plastic surgery hospital. The difficulty of navigating the process of seeking medical treatment and choosing a hospital continues to persist. Kangnam Unni recognizes the need for change and firmly believes that a combination of transparent medicalinformation and an IT platform can foster a consumer-oriented medical service market. Their ultimate goal is to challenge negative perceptions surrounding plastic surgery and spearhead a significant transformation in the beauty and medical service industries.The Gangnam Unni team is dedicated to innovation, fueled by an unwavering desire to provide exceptional beauty and medical services. With the aim of assisting individuals in selecting a suitable hospital, they have amassed an impressive database of one million user reviews. Additionally, their efforts to promote transparency in medical information have garnered the support of 3,000 subscribers through Gangnam Sister. Furthermore, their mobile application has facilitated hospital consultations for a staggering 3.8 million individuals, resulting in 1.6 million successful cases.As the team continuously clarifies its mission and forges ahead with determination, its collective strength and resolve only grow stronger. Kangnam Unni remains committed to revolutionizing the healthcare industry, ensuring that individuals receive the highest quality of care and a positive experience throughout their medical journeys.
  • Healing Paper — Healing Paper is a mobile healthcare and information technology company.
Samsung Venture Investment VC Fund · Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
Samsung Venture Investment is plays the role of driving the discovery and development of new businesses and technologies.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, Software, Health Care
  • Series A, Series B, Seed
  • South Korea, United States, India
Portfolio highlights
  • wooptix — Wooptix is a developer of light field and wavefront phase imaging platform designed to acquire all information about the light using...
  • Medisolar — Medisol is a food technology firm that also provides personalized food care solutions.
  • C2N Diagnostics — C2N Diagnostics, LLC is a privately held protein diagnostic and therapeutic discovery company targeting progressive neurodegeneration. They formed in late 2007 by scientific co-founders Drs. David Holtzman and Randall Bateman of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and LifeTech Research, a Maryland-based technology research andcommercialization firm (www.lifetechresearch.com). They reside at the Center for Emerging Technologies in St. Louis.
Korea Development Bank VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 19 investments in the past 12 months
The Korea Development Bank (KDB) provides long-term financing for projects designed to assist Koreaâ€:tm:s economic growth and development. It offers equipment capital loans and working capital loans to Korean private enterprises that undertake major industrial projects. The bank also extends guarantees to its clients to facilitate their otherborrowings and to finance major industrial projects. KDB guarantees Won-denominated corporate debentures, local currency loans, and other Won liabilities and foreign currency loans from domestic and overseas Korean financial institutions and from foreign institutions. The bankâ€:tm:s other activities include engagement in a range of industrial development activities, including conducting economic and industrial research; performing engineering surveys; providing business analyses and managerial assistance; and offering trust services. As of June 30, 2007, KDB had 40 local branches, 6 overseas branches, and 2 overseas offices. The bank was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Series B, Series A, Series C
  • South Korea, United States, India
Portfolio highlights
  • Qunova Computing, Inc. — Quantum computing based computing innovations for new materials and drug discovery, and advanced technology solution consulting services.
  • Yeoshin — Yeoshin is a skin treatment information platform.
  • Upstage — Upstage AI is an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that helps companies focus on their core businesses.
Primer Sazze Partners VC Fund · San Jose, California, United States · 5 investments in the past 12 months
Primer Sazze Partners - We like to find founders who are making the impossible happen through sheer force of will and a refusal to accept hard truths.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
  • South Korea, United States, Japan
Portfolio highlights
  • Blux — Blux offers customized advertising solutions to customers.
  • Upstage — Upstage AI is an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that helps companies focus on their core businesses.
  • Liberty Labs — Liberty Labs specializes in prompt engineering that allows them to build applications that showcase AI potential. Liberty Labs offers products such as Toolbuilder, regex.ai, Opencharacter, and CLN.me.
Kaist Venture Investment Holdings VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
Kaist Venture Investment Holdings is a startup company that invests in startups that solve social problems through innovative technologies. They invest in businesses that maximize synergy by pursuing both social and financial values at the same time. It focuses on five sectors including health, environment, education, elimination of inequality, andsocial infrastructure. Kaist Venture Investment Holdings was founded on October 31, 2014, and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, Retail, Health Care
  • Seed, Angel, Grant
  • South Korea, Australia
Portfolio highlights
  • Podonos — Podonos evaluates the effectiveness and performance of AI models for speech and audio. You get the evaluation result within 12 hours from global evaluators.
  • Risorious — Risorious provide clear guidelines for prescribing neuropsychiatric drugs.
  • K-Work Partners — K-Work Partners provide comprehensive living support services essential to foreign workers in Korea.
Legend Capital VC Fund · Beijing, Beijing, China · 27 investments in the past 12 months
Legend Capital, a subsidiary of Legend Holdings Ltd., started its vintage year in April, 2001 with a mission to become a top-notch and the most respected venture capital investment manager in China.Managing up to US$700 million across four funds, Legend Capital focuses on driving high-growth ventures with operations substantially based in Chinaor on markets related to China.Legend Capital mainly invests in early stage IT companies, specifically, in sectors of network applications and services, outsourcing and professional services, Infrastructure (IC design/key components), and mid-market growth stage companies in the fields of consumer goods, clean technology, health care, equipment manufacturing and modern services.Among over 60 portfolio companies are Joyo.com (acquired by Amazon.com), SinoCom (0299.HK), Solarfun Power (Nasdaq: SOLF), Spreadtrum Communications (Nasdaq: SPRD), China Sunshine Paper (2002.HK), and VanceInfo (NYSE:VIT), Eyang (0117.HK), etc.As an active investor, Legend Capital provides its portfolio companies extensive business resources and tailored services to assist with business development, company image building, and other critical company building activities on Chinese market so as to add value and maximize returns. Legend Capital is proud and thankful that it has the opportunity to blaze a trail with its innovative practice for China's venture capital industry.
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Investment focus
  • Health Care, Medical, Biotechnology
  • Series B, Series A, Series C
  • China, United States, South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • Obita — Obita is a B2B financial network that offers stablecoin-driven transactions for enterprises, merchants, and fintechs.
  • Elf Life — Elf Life is a medical device developer specializing in the design, development, and production of innovative healthcare technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of medical care.
  • X Square — X Square is a company focused on developing universal embodied large models for robots, aiming to create a universal brain-cerebellum system that offers comprehensive capabilities from perception to action.
IBK Capital VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 10 investments in the past 12 months
IBK Capital is the venture capital arm of the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK).
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Investment focus
  • Health Care, Biotechnology, Information Technology
  • Series A, Seed, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, India
Portfolio highlights
  • Ucube — Ucube is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialist company that is actively accelerating its preparations for a public listing. The company is undergoing a series of strategic initiatives, such as refining its financial operations, enhancing its product offerings, and aligning its corporate structure to meet the regulatory andmarket demands necessary for a successful initial public offering (IPO).
  • Dime Bio — Dime Bio is a drug development company for novel dementia treatments.
  • HydroXpand — HydroXpand is an innovative developer and manufacturer specializing in the design and production of anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis stacks, which are key components in the efficient and sustainable production of hydrogen through water electrolysis.
Shinhan Capital VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Shinhan Capital is a credit-specialized company offering corporate finance services for its clients. It provides financial services, lease, corporate loans, investment financing, housing loans, installment financing, etc. Shinhan Capital was established in 1991. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, Software, Apps
  • Series A, Seed, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, India
Portfolio highlights
  • Nventric — Nventric is a medical device company that develops core products for neurovascular, coronary heart, and peripheral vascular applications.
  • Avelos Therapeutics — Avelos Therapeutics is a precision medicine company in the clinical stage that finds, creates, and sells targeted therapeutics.
  • DewCell — Dewcell Biotherapeutics develops synthetic platelets using biomimetic technology. The company's system secures stem cell differentiation technology into megakaryocytes that generate platelets and mass-produces artificial platelets.
We Ventures VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 3 investments in the past 12 months
we ventures is a VC industry with innovative venture capitalists, who invest in creative, honest, and outstanding entrepreneurs.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Health Care, Information Technology
  • Series A, Seed, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
  • ASWEMAKE — ASWEMAKE is a shopping app that delivers groceries.
  • WASHSWAT — Washswat is a laundry service that washes and dries the laundry that is operated by specialized facilities and personnel. They innovate the market with IT technology. Laundromat started in Gangnam with the highest number of high-end cleaners in 2015 and walked step by step silently. In order to grow in the right direction even though it is alittle slower than others, they did not rush to expand the region. Now it is Korea's No. 1 mobile laundry special service at the King of Seoul, Seongnam, Hanam, Goyang, Gwangmyeong, Yongin, Suwon, Anyang, and Gwacheon.
  • Pin Therapeutics — Pin Therapeutics is founded in Feb 2017, fast growing stage with member composition of 25% in USA and 75% in Korea. Drug discovery leaderships are from global pharma and biotech companies along with talented scientists both in Korea and USA.* Active Focus - PinE3: E3 ligase screening cascade for identifying novel warheads - PinGLUE: Assaycascade for molecular glue degrader screening* Programs - Selective Molecular Glue Degrader (CK1α) - Molecular Glue Degrader Programs (5-6 Undisclosed) - PROTAC Program (1 Undisclosed)
GC Biopharma VC Fund · Gyeongju, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea
GC holding company, which operates pharmaceutical, biotechnology, distribution system, life insurance, and healthcare entities.
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Investment focus
  • Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical
  • Series B, Series A, Seed
  • South Korea, Canada, United States
Portfolio highlights
  • Curevo — focused on a new generation of adjuvanted subunit vaccines Learn More Our Focus We're dedicated to developing non-mRNA vaccines for unmet medical needs Curevo Vaccine is a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing next-generation non-mRNA vaccines. We focus on one need at a time, allowing us to bring effective and better-tolerated vaccines to market quickly
  • Humanscape — The IT-based healthcare company Humanscape operates three services - Rarenote for rare disease patients, MommyTalk for families in pregnancy and parenting, and Clinical Trials Korea for patients interested in clinicial trials.
  • Feldan Therapeutics — Feldan Therapeutics has developed a patented peptide-based technology platform, the Feldan Shuttle, which enables fast and safe intracellular delivery. The company's mission is to develop leading-edge therapeutic applications based on its proprietary platform, as demonstrated by its current pipeline of clinical programs taking advantage of theunique characteristics of the Shuttle.
Woori Bank VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Woori Bank takes the lead in developing Korea's wealth and economy.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, Software, Food and Beverage
  • Series B, Series A, Seed
  • South Korea, China, Hong Kong
Portfolio highlights
  • Willog — As a fast-growing startup, Willog provides a “item-level condition monitoring” that innovates the supply chain of sensitive, perishable or valuable goods where condition monitoring is required, and its efforts are to create a transparent and connected logistics flow. Based on its patented sensor technology and its cloud-based software, Willog helpscompanies gain seamless visibility down to the item-level and control over their shipments across their supply chain so they can have condition foresights and insights to improve their bottom line.Willog acquired 25 enterprise customers including MNCs like Hyundai Motor Group and DHL Express since its establishment. Willog is rapidly expanding its presence in various industries including bio-pharmaceutical, fresh food, and special logistics, where condition monitoring is key to business continuity. Going forward, while strengthening its leadership position in Korea, Willog will accelerate global expansion with partnerships in America, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia.
  • Fitogether — Fitogether leads the world trend with advanced data analysis technology in the industry. We provides player analysis solution OHCOACH with global top-level wearable EPTS core technology.
  • Data Company — Data Company is a big data analytics company.
Mirae Asset Capital VC Fund · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · 6 investments in the past 12 months
Mirae Asset Capital Market is a leading global investment banking, securities and institutional business firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base.
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Investment focus
  • Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical
  • Series B, Series A, Series C
  • South Korea, United States, India
Portfolio highlights
  • Aim Intelligence — Leading AI Security & Safety Solutions Provider - Specializing in AI Risk Detection, Mitigation, and Elimination through Advanced Red Teaming and Defensive Systems | Leading provider of AI Security, Safety, and Compliance solutions
  • Prazer Therapeutics — Prazer Therapeutics assists patients suffering from intractable diseases through the use of logical and innovative drug design approaches. They willaccomplished this through the use of new and innovative drug development platforms, such as rational molecular drug design technology and next-generation protein degradation technology.
  • ACT-ion Battery Technologies — ACT-ion is pioneering a transformative approach to battery material manufacturing, specializing in advanced lithium battery cathode active materials (CAMs). Our innovative, clean, and efficient continuous process revolutionizes production, driving cost savings and enhanced performance for the energy
Korea Technology Finance Corporation VC Fund · Busan, Pusan-jikhalsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
Korea Technology Finance Corporation is a South Korea-based fund for small and medium enterprises.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Manufacturing, Health Care
  • Seed, Series A, Series B
  • South Korea, Russian Federation
Portfolio highlights
  • AIRS Medical — AIRS Medical is an MRI reconstruction software service provider.
  • AIRS Inc. — AIRS is at the forefront of advancing orthopedic surgery, setting the stage for the future with its innovative surgical platforms. The company is preparing for the next era in surgical technology, known as SURGERY 4.0. By leading the way with cutting-edge solutions, AIRS aims to transform orthopedic procedures, enhance precision, and redefinestandards in surgical care.
  • Ubix Therapeutics — Ubix Therapeutics is a research and development company that develops anti-cancer drugs.
Smilegate Investment VC Fund · Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea · 18 investments in the past 12 months
Smilegate Investment, founded in 1999 originally as MVP Capital, is a venture capital and private equity firm that grows remarkably alongside invested companies. Since initial venture capital funding in 2000, the firm has since organized and managed more than 30 venture capital and private equity funds and has invested in more than 200 companieswith promising growth potential.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Health Care, Information Technology
  • Seed, Series A, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, Vietnam
Portfolio highlights
  • Metafarmers — Metafarmers is an agricultural technology company that provides robotic assistance in farming to increase production.
  • Saesol Tech — Saesol Tech is an autonomous V2X security technology company.
  • Eurobotics — Eurobotics is a cutting-edge startup focused on developing autonomous walking robot technology capable of navigating and operating effectively in irregular, complex, or unpredictable environments.
We Ventures VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
We Ventures (Korea) is a venture capital investment firm based in Seoul
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, EdTech, Big Data
  • Series A, Seed
  • South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • Nuvilab — Nuvi Lab has developed food scanners for two different industries:Healthcare - Nuvi Lab's food scanners can analyze users' eating habits to understand their health. Based on this data, users can obtain objective and reliable Big Data analysis of nutritional balance, calories, meal times and preferred food.Eco-cafeterias - NuviLab's food scanners can also improve the quality of cafeteria meals by analyzing the volume of servings, consumed food and leftover food. Through this solution, users can also analyze the causes of food waste and accurately predict the volume of intake to minimize the amount of leftovers. In addition, they can establish a compensation system to induce reduction of leftovers by analyzing individual deviated food habits.
  • SPARTA — SPARTA is a coding education platform.
IBK Capital VC Fund · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
IBK Capital has established an enviable track record as an independent Canadian investment banking firm.
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Investment focus
  • Travel, Art, Logistics
  • Series A, Series B, Funding Round
  • South Korea, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
  • Ronfic — Ronfic develops a smart fitness healthcare system.
  • MetaFines — MetaFines is researching and developing anti-cancer drugs using cancer metabolism.
  • SeaVantage — Ocean Freight Tracking - Transform your ocean shipping with a real-time ocean freight visibility platform, end-to-end cargo tracking, document management, collaboration and more. SeaVantage provides ocean shipping visibility solutions helping supply chain professionals proactively manage disruptions
LB Investment VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
LB Investment is one of the top VCs in Korea. LB invests in diverse industries ranging from Technology and Contents to Bio and healthcare
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Investment focus
  • Software, Mobile, Health Care
  • Series B, Series A, Series C
  • South Korea, China, United States
Portfolio highlights
  • RXC — RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.
  • ProtoPie — Create interactive, realistic prototypes that work like the actual digital product. Ideal for designers prototyping for mobile, desktop, web, or IoT. Try for free.
  • Aloha Factory — Aloha Factory develops hyper-casual games, that are easy and intuitive, so anyone can play them.
SK Securities VC Fund · Yongdungpo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 2 investments in the past 12 months
SK Securities is a South Korea-based financial service provider that specializes in the securities market. It primarily engaged in securities brokerage, dealing and underwriting businesses, covering stocks, futures, options, government bonds, corporate bonds, foreign exchanges, and financial derivative products. The company also involves in theinvestment banking business, which provides acquisition, project financing services, and wealth management services.SK Securities was founded in 1955.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, Apps, Health Care
  • Series A, Seed, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
  • DSRV — DSRV, a leading blockchain infrastructure company, offers A-Z solutions across the entire ecosystem for 160+ institutions through vertical integration of technologies such as staking, custody, and validators.
  • Hutom — Reshaping Surgery Through Digital Innovation
  • Soft Berry — Soft Berry is an electric vehicle charging platform.
Naver Fund VC Fund
Naver Fund
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Investment focus
  • Big Data, Computer, Software
  • Series A
  • South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • Dabeeo — Dabeeo is a platform that offers services of map technology with positioning and geospatial data technology with AI. They use vision data produced through smartphone cameras to create interactive maps, used for gaming, marketing, and logistics.
ST Telemedia VC Fund · Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
ST Telemedia (STT) is a strategic investor specialising in communications & media, data centres and infrastructure technology businesses across Asia, the US and Europe. We aim to ignite enduring change for our stakeholders by focusing on long term value creation. Our goal is to build leading platforms to drive growth and positive impact in therespective industries and communities.
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Investment focus
  • Big Data, Analytics, Enterprise Software
  • Funding Round, Series B, Series A
  • United States, China, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
  • Eoitek — Eoitek is an intelligent big data analysis solution provider. Using artificial intelligence and big data technologies to help customers discover the value of operation and maintenance data and promote enterprise digital transformation.
  • Datameer — Datameer is the most complete and powerful Low Code analytic solution designed to meet the needs of Snowflake users who want to transform, analyze, and automate data quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Bespin Global — Bespin Global provides consulting, migration, managed services, and solutions for hybrid cloud. They rapidly implement architectures optimized for various industry areas into a hybrid cloud environment interacting with IDB using AWS, MS Azure, and Flexcloud. Bespin Global is a premium brand for strengthening Hostway's cloud business that hasprovided corporate professional hosting services and managed services since 1998 and is dedicated to Hostway's cloud managed service provider (MSP) business.
Cisco Investments VC Fund · San Francisco, California, United States · 8 investments in the past 12 months
Cisco Investments is an active investor with more than 40 investment professionals with deep market and technology expertise located in major geographies, including US, Canada, China, India, Israel, and Europe. Over the last 20 years, Cisco Investments has invested in hundreds of companies across different segments and helped them build tosuccessful IPOs or acquisitions. They currently have an active portfolio of $2B with over 80 direct investments around the world, and they also hold Limited Partner positions in over 35 funds globally.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Information Technology, Cyber Security
  • Series B, Series C, Series A
  • United States, Israel, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
  • Nobl9 — Nobl9 SLO Platform connects monitoring, alerting, and automation to user and business goals via SLOs-as-code and out-of-the-box integrations.
  • Voiceitt — Voiceitt is an automatic speech recognition technology platform. Voiceitt provides a new dimension of independence and quality of life for people with speech and motor disabilities, and a useful tool for those who care for and about them.
  • Elevate Security — Elevate Security is an all-in-one Workforce Risk Management solution designed to identify your riskiest users and prevent security incidents.
Shinhan Bank VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Shinhan Bank was founded in 1897
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Investment focus
  • Blockchain, Information Technology, FinTech
  • Series B, Series A, Seed
  • South Korea, Singapore, India
Portfolio highlights
  • Douzone — Douzone provides information and communications technology solutions and services for companies.
  • onepredict — We offer a digital brain solution that diagnoses and predicts the status of key industrial assets based on industrial AI and IoT technologies.
  • Lotte Group — Lotte is a multinational food and shopping corporation that consists of over 60 business units in a variety of industries such as candy manufacturing, beverages, hotels, fast food, retail, financial services, heavy chemicals, electronics, IT, construction, publishing, and entertainment.Lotte Group produces, distributes, and sellsconfectioneries, ice creams, oil, carbonated drinks and liquor, hamburgers, and bakery products and pastries. It operates department, discount, convenience, apparel, and home appliances stores as well as a supermarket and a multiplex movie theater; and hotels and a resort.It manufactures synthetic resins and fibers, and by-products; TFT LCD products; digital equipment, copiers, printers, and other office machines; digital cameras and printers, and photographic materials; and aluminum products. Its financing business activities include credit, travel agency, insurance agency, and telemarketing; and lease, personal and corporate loans, and installment financing. The company also engages in software development and computer equipment; public institutions systems and IT; golf course; advertising agency; development, financial consulting, and management of shopping centers; baseball team; logistics management consulting; electronic financial services; integrated e-payment; future food, genetic engineering, and bio-engineering; educational training and consulting; economy and industry strategic analysis; and scholarship and social welfare foundation businesses.Lotte is the largest confectionery manufacturer in South Korea. It was first established in June 1948 in Tokyo, by Shin Kyuk-Ho. From Tokyo, Lotte expanded into South Korea with the establishment of Lotte Confectionary Co., Ltd in Seoul on April 3, 1967.
Fast Track Asia VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
They're Company Builder, Company Building Company.Fast Track Asia (http://www.fast-track.asia) is Company Builder, start-up holding company. They're backed by Daniel Shin (Founder & CEO of Ticketmonster, acquired by Groupon for $300M), Chester Roh (Founder & CSO of 5rocks, acquired by Tapjoy for $40M, Angel Investor ofTicketmonster, Serial Entrepreneur, ex-Googler), Stonebridge Capital (Korea-based Venture Capital, Investor of Ticketmonster), Insight Venture Partners (US-based Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm, Investor of Ticketmonster), Hur Min (Founder of Wemakeprice, ex-Founder of Neople, acquired by Nexon for $400M) and a lot of local serial entrepreneurs
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Investment focus
  • Apps, Software, Mobile Apps
  • Seed, Funding Round, Pre-Seed
  • South Korea, Japan, United States
Portfolio highlights
  • WaHome — WaHome is a home cleaning service matching platform. It connects cleaners to clients across Seoul. Moreover, WaHome provides safe and trustworthy helpers who have completed cleaning training. The company was founded in 2015.
  • H2O Hospitality — H2O Hospitality is the largest vacation rental management company in Japan and Korea. H2O manages accommodation facilities without any on-site human resources by automating all the operational flows through the property management system (“PMS”) H2O developed that links and manages calendars between the guests, rooms, and housekeepers. This allowssignificant decrease in fixed cost of the operational expenses, increasing the yield of the facility.
  • Typecast AI — The online AI voice generator that can turn your text into life-like speech. Over 400+ hyper-realistic voices. Create your content just the way you want it!
Hanmi Pharmaceutical VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Established in 1973 in Korea, Hanmi Pharmaceuticals now is one of the top 5 pharmaceutical companies in terms of revenue, and the most R&D focused company with the highest R&D investment for several years.Hanmi has been successful for a few decades with high flexibility, continuously changing its market/development strategy fromfirst generics to IMD & FDC (Incrementally Modified Drug and Fixed Dose Combination) to new drug development including innovative small molecules and biologics. During the period of significant changes, Hanmi made multiple strategic collaboration relationships with multinational companies and biotech companies.Based on the success in 1980s and 1990s, Hanmi started its Chinese operation in 1996 with establishment of Beijing Hanmi. Now, Beijing Hanmi grew as a well-localized and well-settled Chinese company with more than 1,300 staffs including R&D, sales / marketing, and manufacturing experts and significant growth rate higher than 20% every year. Currently, Hanmi and Beijing Hanmi is closely collaborating on various business opportunities and new drug development projects as well as sales and marketing in Chinese territories.As the only Asian company with significant presence both in Korea and China, as the most R&D focused company with number of clinical stage projects with competitiveness, and as the company with open innovation based on multiple development/marketing collaborations, Hanmi is trying to develop and provide differentiated treatment options to patients suffering from various disease.
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Investment focus
  • Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical
  • Seed, Post-IPO Equity, Series C
  • United States, South Korea, Canada
Portfolio highlights
  • Digital Pharm — Digital Pharm is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in electroceuticals and DTx.
  • Aptose Biosciences — Aptose Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to developing first-in-class targeted agents to treat life-threatening cancers.
  • Spectrum Pharmaceuticals — Spectrum Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biotechnology company with fully integrated commercial and drug development operations, and a focus in oncology and hematology.
KEB Hana Bank VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
KEB Hana Bank provides commercial banking services.
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Investment focus
  • Software, Artificial Intelligence, Apps
  • Series B, Series A, Seed
  • South Korea, Vietnam
Portfolio highlights
  • Lotte Group — Lotte is a multinational food and shopping corporation that consists of over 60 business units in a variety of industries such as candy manufacturing, beverages, hotels, fast food, retail, financial services, heavy chemicals, electronics, IT, construction, publishing, and entertainment.Lotte Group produces, distributes, and sellsconfectioneries, ice creams, oil, carbonated drinks and liquor, hamburgers, and bakery products and pastries. It operates department, discount, convenience, apparel, and home appliances stores as well as a supermarket and a multiplex movie theater; and hotels and a resort.It manufactures synthetic resins and fibers, and by-products; TFT LCD products; digital equipment, copiers, printers, and other office machines; digital cameras and printers, and photographic materials; and aluminum products. Its financing business activities include credit, travel agency, insurance agency, and telemarketing; and lease, personal and corporate loans, and installment financing. The company also engages in software development and computer equipment; public institutions systems and IT; golf course; advertising agency; development, financial consulting, and management of shopping centers; baseball team; logistics management consulting; electronic financial services; integrated e-payment; future food, genetic engineering, and bio-engineering; educational training and consulting; economy and industry strategic analysis; and scholarship and social welfare foundation businesses.Lotte is the largest confectionery manufacturer in South Korea. It was first established in June 1948 in Tokyo, by Shin Kyuk-Ho. From Tokyo, Lotte expanded into South Korea with the establishment of Lotte Confectionary Co., Ltd in Seoul on April 3, 1967.
  • Oasis Business — Oasis Business is an information services company that provides AI solutions to the finance, construction, and distribution industries.
  • Luten Technologies — Luten Technologies is a provider of AI portal services.
Shinhan Asset Management VC Fund · Yongdungpo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 9 investments in the past 12 months
Shinhan Asset Management is an asset management company.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
  • Series B, Series A, Series C
  • South Korea, United States
Portfolio highlights
  • Coactus — Coactus is a social venture that creates an innovative business to make a better world. They do deaf taxi driver's taxi service, 'Goyohan Taxi'. In order to help communicate with passengers, they developed a communication tool 'Goyohan', which operates in two tablet PC's inside the taxi. Goyohan Taxi has 26 deaf taxidrivers in 5 areas, with 10 taxi companies. Within 2020, they aim to create 100 deaf taxi drivers.
  • Testworks — Testworks is a social enterprise company in Seoul, Korea. We create innovative solutions in AI data and software testing fields while providing an inclusive employment model for socially disadvantaged people. Our technical excellence ranges from AI data processing automation to manual software testing and review. We are recognized as thebest-in-class data processing company for building high quality datasets used for AI training and verification.
  • Sendy — sendy Korea is a cloud-based logistics platform that provides on-demand freight transportation services.
DB Financial Investment VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
DB Financial Investment is a client-oriented financial investment company. Since its establishment as Citizen Investment & Finance in 1982 and its transformation into a full-scale securities company in 1991, Dongbu Securities has grown substantially along with the flourishment of the Korea capital market, and is now starting a new chapter as DBFinancial Investment.
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Investment focus
  • Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Information Technology
  • Seed, Series A, Series C
  • South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • Delivus — Delivus offers small package delivery in major U.S. cities in the shortest amount of time, with real-time delivery tracking, at the same cost as the current courier To facilitate this, we provide Delivery as a Service.
  • NEUROPHET — Neurophet produces solutions based on Segengine, the company’s own technology that automatically segments brain magnetic resonance (MR) images into 107 regions within a minute.
  • SecureLink — SecureLink creates and sells AI-powered next-generation EPP technology, network ETA (password threat) detection, and an XDK service that can integrate AI security capabilities into current security infrastructure.
Dunamu VC Fund
the operator of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit
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Investment focus
  • Financial Services, FinTech, Big Data
  • Series A, Series B
  • South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • Lambda256 — Founded in 2012, Dunamu (CEO Lee Seok-woo) is currently providing services as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Korea, 'Upbit'​ and stock trading platform based on social network, ‘Kakao Stock'​. Both services are leading in the industry and ecosystems. (Upbit launched in Oct. 2017, Kakao Stock launched in Feb. 2014) Dunamuprovides the best service in the fields of cryptocurrency, securities, and asset management. Dunamu is getting much attention in both domestic and global market with professional specialists, innovative services and excellent technology. Recently, it announced to make investment of 100 billion dollars in the blockchain industry, leading the way in creating blockchain ecosystem.
  • Korea Credit Data — • Korea Credit Data (KCD) provides business management solution to small and medium-sized businesses in Korea. KCD established a dominant position (M/S 70%+) through ‘Cashnote' and ‘Bizbot’ services used by more than 1.1 million businesses. KCD aims to resolve issues a business owner faces from the beginning to end of his business life.To this end, KCD will expand its business areas to include B2B commerce to B2C payment area.
DONGYU Investment VC Fund
DONGYU Investment is a private equity firm based in South Korea.
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Investment focus
  • Sales, Big Data, Health Care
  • Series A, Seed
  • South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • EXCELLO — EXCELLO specializes in the development of IoT technology.
  • The Check — The Check is a mobile application that offers card sales settlement, electronic labor contracts and real-time VAT inquiry services.
  • DAAN Biotherapeutics — DAAN Biotherapeutics develops novel treatments for cancer patients. The company conducts cancer treatment research and development, including cell therapies, antibodies, and small molecule inhibitors.
Dunamu & Partners VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 2 investments in the past 12 months
Dunamu & Partners is the professional investment arm of Dunamu, South Korea's leading fintech company which operates Upbit, Stockplus and Stockplus Unlisted. Dunamu & Partners primarily invests in the fintech, blockchain and AI/data/contents sector. Its investments are agnostic to industry, geography and size.
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Investment focus
  • Software, FinTech, Gaming
  • Seed, Series B, Series A
  • South Korea, United States, Canada
Portfolio highlights
  • AvoMD — AvoMD is reimagining clinical decision support with interactive point-of-care software, available standalone and via EHR integrations, and seamless content building tools.
  • Dalpha — Simple, Fast, Affordable AI services. FREE AI Consulting, demo production. Fast AI service implement within 2WEEKS. 50% cost saving compared to existing AI Solutions
  • CLASSUM — CLASSUM is an interactive learning platform for higher education. CLASSUM aims to make communication easy, simple and smart for better education. With its unique UI/UX, which is based on chatting UI and SNS features, it lowers the communication barrier between the users(students and instructors). Also with their A.I./Big-data analysistechnique, CLASSUM provides users an in-depth class report which can be applied to improve their class and gain overall information about their students and the course.
DB Capital VC Fund · Bellaire, Texas, United States
DB Capital, L.L.C., headquartered in Bellaire, Texas. DB Capital, L.L.C. is Home Improvement Lending company specializing in financing pools, spas and outdoor improvement projects. They at DB Capital, L.L.C. are able to offer their customers the most competitive and diversified loan programs available today. They proudly serve homeowners andhome buyers in Texas.They offer customized loan programs that will help you finance the home improvement project of your dreams. No matter what your financing needs are or what loan program you qualify for, they will provide you with excellent customer service to make sure your needs are met in the most economical and hassle-free way. Their goal is to make your financing dreams come true.
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Investment focus
  • Big Data, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Pre-Seed
  • South Korea
Portfolio highlights
  • WeDataLab — WeDataLab is an IT technology company that provides data integration and AI-related solutions.
Aju IB Investment VC Fund · Yeoksamdong, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 4 investments in the past 12 months
Aju IB Investment is a venture capital firm that offers SMEs with investments and consulting services.Aju IB Investment offers consulting services that focus on business management, tax, accounting, legal, mergers and acquisitions, additional funding, marketing, and technology support.Aju IB Investment was founded in September 1974 and is basedin Seoul, South Korea.
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Investment focus
  • Biotechnology, Health Care, Therapeutics
  • Series A, Series B, Series C
  • South Korea, United States, Japan
Portfolio highlights
  • Gangnam Unni — Gangnam Unni is in the field of beauty medical services, helping users choose a treatment and a plastic surgery hospital. The difficulty of navigating the process of seeking medical treatment and choosing a hospital continues to persist. Kangnam Unni recognizes the need for change and firmly believes that a combination of transparent medicalinformation and an IT platform can foster a consumer-oriented medical service market. Their ultimate goal is to challenge negative perceptions surrounding plastic surgery and spearhead a significant transformation in the beauty and medical service industries.The Gangnam Unni team is dedicated to innovation, fueled by an unwavering desire to provide exceptional beauty and medical services. With the aim of assisting individuals in selecting a suitable hospital, they have amassed an impressive database of one million user reviews. Additionally, their efforts to promote transparency in medical information have garnered the support of 3,000 subscribers through Gangnam Sister. Furthermore, their mobile application has facilitated hospital consultations for a staggering 3.8 million individuals, resulting in 1.6 million successful cases.As the team continuously clarifies its mission and forges ahead with determination, its collective strength and resolve only grow stronger. Kangnam Unni remains committed to revolutionizing the healthcare industry, ensuring that individuals receive the highest quality of care and a positive experience throughout their medical journeys.
  • Healing Paper — Healing Paper is a mobile healthcare and information technology company.
  • Kovis Technology — Kovis Technology is a manufacturer of measurement and inspection equipment intended for global semiconductor and electronic industries.
Empower Investment VC Fund · Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Empower Investment was founded in 2012 in Shanghai, China. Their investment covers early-stage ventures, mid-stage growth, and securities in the public market. With headquarters in Shanghai, the company established branch offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu. Empower Investment has invested in over 150 high-tech and high-growthcompanies on a global scale covering regions including China, U.S, India, South Korea, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Their portfolio companies include fast-growing industries such as internet, AI, big data, automation & robotics, financial technology, cultural creativity, advanced materials, and healthcare.The Empower team has extensive experience in both deep technologies and financial services including internet, computer science, electronic engineering, materials science, auditing and investment banking. Some team members were serial entrepreneurs. With candidness and empathy, the team is eager to find and partner with the most visionary, determined and down-to-earth entrepreneurs. It always brings great excitement and pleasure to build a bright future with them.
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Investment focus
  • Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
  • Angel, Series A, Seed
  • China, United States, India
Portfolio highlights
  • Ykccn.com — Ykccn.com is a professional company that operates and replaces the operation and maintenance of new energy vehicles.
  • Xunyuan Technology — Xunyuan Technology is a bio-refining and bio-manufacturing platform company based on non-grain carbon sources.
  • 01 Life Science and Technology — Shenzhen is a high-tech firm dedicated to the application of human micro-ecological technology to develop solutions for a healthy life. It also offers solutions for clinical research and diagnosis and treatment of diseases. It was stablished in 2016 and is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
InterVest VC Fund · Kirkland, Washington, United States
InterVest offers a range of marketing and financial technology services to companies in Gibraltar.
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Investment focus
  • Health Care, Biotechnology, Therapeutics
  • Series B, Series A, Series C
  • South Korea, United States
Portfolio highlights
  • AIMEDBIO — AIMEDBIO provides therapeutic solutions to patients with serious brain diseases.
  • Mobilint — Mobilint provides integrated sensor fusion and deep learning SoC solutions.
  • Liner — LINER is Asia’s first AI Agent that helps users accomplish more with less time and effort “AI Workspace”, known as the autonomous agent, performs various and complex tasks requested by users using LLM-based AI, differentiated by LINER’s highlighter database. More than 94% of LINER's users are from outside Korea & more than 100 countries.We are reducing our customer’s research time from hundreds of minutes to tens of seconds every day with our product.
KB Financial Group VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 2 investments in the past 12 months
KB Financial Group is Korea’s leading financial institution with the largest customer base and the most extensive branch network in the country. With total assets exceeding US$342 billion, the Group wields a solid capital prowess and enjoys a strong brand loyalty. As of December 2012, the Group has ten domestic subsidiaries--banking, credit cards,securities, life insurance, asset management, real estate trust, venture capital, credit information, data system, and savings bank--and four overseas subsidiaries in Hong Kong, England, Cambodia, and China.KB Financial Group was established in September 2008 with extensive stock transfers from major subsidiary companies. The Group’s establishment was to better deal with such fundamental changes in the financial markets at home and abroad as the rapid globalization of financial service, a declining profitability of traditional banking operations, new industry regulations, and an increasing demand for comprehensive financial services.
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Investment focus
  • Financial Services, Software, SaaS
  • Series A, Series B, Seed
  • South Korea, India, Vietnam
Portfolio highlights
  • Nitra — Nitra offers expense management software that integrates with the banks to provide innovative loan products.
  • Wavebridge — Wavebridge is a top institutional digital asset company with traditional financial knowhows and crypto finance technology. The company was established in November 2018 to provide a comprehensive suite of investment solutions utilizing its data processing and AI technology.
  • BlockOdyssey — Best Enterprise Blockchain Enabler, Block Odyssey
Lighthouse Combined Investment VC Fund · Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea · 3 investments in the past 12 months
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Investment focus
  • Food and Beverage, Information Technology, Manufacturing
  • Series A, Seed, Series B
  • South Korea, United States, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
  • H2 — H2 is a Korea-based advanced energy storage company specialized in vanadium redox flow battery which is an optimal solution especially for large-scale and long-duration energy storage. H2 has developed cutting-edge EnerFLOW series energy storage using its own vanadium redox flow batteries, which is commercially available at the moment. H2 isexpected to grow fast and big due to H2's unique design and manufacturing capabilities, and a promising market of large-scale energy storage.
  • Seadronix — Seadronix is a AI technology-based autonomous navigation solutions developed by PhD researchers. It saves cost and secures safety based on various learning data.
  • BRUSH Theatre — BRUSH Theatre is a theatre for live performances.
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