Top 50 Digital Media Startup Investors in South Korea (June 2026)

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• BIGC — BIGC is a technology company that offers digital marketing, content creation, and advertising services.
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• Emocog — Emocog monitors and provides customized cognitive training to increase memory for dementia patients.

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• S2W — S2W is a data intelligence company to solve the problems with technology for good.
• onepredict — We offer a digital solution that diagnoses and predicts the status of key industrial assets based on industrial AI and IoT technologies.
• Gaudio Lab — Gaudio Lab delivers innovative audio solutions to platforms, device manufacturers, and content creators. Learn more about our innovative AI-driven sound technologies.

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• Rapeech — Rapeech is an AI voice technology company that provides product development services.
• TR — TR is a digital healthcare company that designs and develops medical devices and electronic products.
• Brave Company — Brave Company is an internet publishing company. Well, the lusts, but not the burdens of the ZZP existence. BraveCompany is for self-employed people who want to do more and manage less. Are you in paid employment and do you doubt whether you dare to make the leap? Even then, BraveCompany offers a warm bath with 'colleagues' that you havegone for, a network with potential assignments and invoicing services. BraveCompany is for successful professionals who are or want to become independent. What can we mean for each other? We share knowledge, trends and help with professional issues. And all that in the atmosphere of a home port. So you benefit from the benefits of experienced colleagues. Do you see any more possibilities with your current client to do work, or do you regularly refer projects to colleagues? We offer the framework to seize these opportunities and also be rewarded for your talent as a matchmaker.

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• Handys — Handys manages accommodation facilities without on-site human resources by automating all operational flows.
• Phantom AI — Phantom AI is democratizing the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to reduce accidents, save lives and make driving more enjoyable, while delivering tomorrow’s self-driving technology. The company provides a comprehensive autonomous driving platform featuring computer vision, sensor fusion and control capabilities.Phantom AI hascreated the most accurate and highest-performing AI solutions available today that meet car manufacturer requirements, at a much lower price than existing solutions. Delivered through a modular, software-based vehicle stack, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can select the components they wish to integrate and customize the configuration for unparalleled flexibility.
• MicrobiotiX — MicrobiotiX develops bacteriophage and microbiome-based therapeutics to combat multidrug-resistant infections and autoimmune diseases.

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• NYOU — NYOU is a game development company that develops games for recreational purposes.
• Soelect — Soelect provides engineering solutions and develops solid-state battery components for electric vehicles, power tools and electronics.
• Wantedlab — Wanted provides personalized job recommendations and content programs to empower your lifelong career journey. Wanted is here for you, every step of the way.

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• bHaptics — Experience immersive haptic feedback with bHaptics TactSuit. 32 motors, 250+ compatible VR games. Full body haptic vest, gloves, and accessories.
• EASYWITH — Easywith is a media research and development company design and produces creative content using new visuals and ideas.
• Twinny — Twinny specializes in the development of self-driving robots.

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• AITRICS — AITRICS is taking on the ultimate role of giving everyone access to the power of data-driven health intelligence by developing advanced clinical solutions that will revolutionize their lives. With a shared vision and a common purpose, passionate and dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds came together to create the most exceptional team.
• Medifab — Medifab is a bio-healthcare center that offers 3D system testing, measurement analysis, and OEM service.
• NextBillion — An open forum for discussion of social enterprise, poverty alleviation and business development in emerging markets and beyond.

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• Trioar — Trioar is a biotechnological research company that manufacture pharmaceutical products and drugs.
• Dnotitia — Dnotitia is a pioneering AI (Artificial Intelligence) company driving innovative value by integrating AI and data. Founded in October 2023, Dnotitia specializes in developing; Seahorse, a high-performance vector database powered by its proprietary Vector Data Processing Units (VDPU), and Mnemos, a cutting-edge service solution for Large LanguageModels (LLMs). The company also leads the development of sLMs (Small Language Models) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, crucial for advancing generative AI technologies and positioning itself at the forefront of AI technology.
• Return Zero — AI, ASR, Diarization, Speech, ML

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• Toss — Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform operated by fintech startup Viva Republica. Its application offers peer-to-peer money transfers, manages credit scores and bank accounts, access loan and insurance plans, split bill options, QR payment and other similar services that enable users to manage their finance.
• Sweet Spot — Sweet Spot is a platform for companies and retailers who need space for marketing and sales.
• Freewheelin — Freewheelin is an edtech company developing AI-powered tools to personalize math education. Their platform offers services such as generating homework books, integrating with textbooks, managing student errors, and analyzing performance data to assist educators in course preparation. The company has curated a database of math resources inpartnership with textbook publishers, ensuring teachers can use materials without copyright concerns.​

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• Metalogos — Metalogos operates a public stock information service. It provides individual investors with easy-to-understand and unambiguous information regarding public offerings.
• Kinolights — Kinolights is a movie rating and recommendation services provider.
• Vently — Discover the best nightlife events in SF.

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• My Link — Business Intelligence Solution & Service
• Rainbow Company — Rainbow Company is a software firm that develops a cloud-based mobile application, next-generation photo cards, which enables the capture of photos, videos, and audio. The platform functions as a cloud-based photo service leveraging image recognition and augmented reality (AR) video playback technologies.
• All My Anic Dots — All My Anic Dots is a virtual entertainment company dedicated to the creation, development, and management of virtual idols—digital performers brought to life through advanced animation, motion capture, and artificial intelligence technologies.

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• iTruck — iTruck is a transportation application that offers an integrated trading platform for used trucks.
• CastingN — CastingN is a B2B trading platform that helps companies outsource.
• EASYWITH — Easywith is a media research and development company design and produces creative content using new visuals and ideas.

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• Globaleur — Thousands of travelers from around the world rely on Globaleur for travel. Leverage Globaleur's software and APIs that include dynamic destination data and AI-powered developer tools to change the way we travel the world.
• Lala Stations — Lala Stations provides customized live total solutions for brand companies from live content creation and sales centered on live SaaS.
• Contents Technologies — Content Technologies is a content IP-based company builder.

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• HT Beyond — HT Beyond provides IoT solutions.
• Shiok Meats — Delicious, healthy & cell-based seafood from Shiok Meats. Get variety of cultivated meat, cultivated seafood, cell cultured meat & Lab Meats in Singapore.
• Lala Stations — Lala Stations provides customized live total solutions for brand companies from live content creation and sales centered on live SaaS.

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• RXC — RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.
• Anipen — ANIPEN (애니펜) is a Korean 3D content development platform that enables enterprises to develop video communication and entertainment platforms.

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• FuriosaAI — FuriosaAI develops system semiconductors optimized for AI, enabling efficient processing of large amounts of data in a short period of time.
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• Korea Deep Learning — Korea Deep Learning is an artificial intelligence technology company that offers OCR, analytics, and 3D DX solutions.

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• Preneu — PRENEU is a brand specialized in drones and ceaselessly challenging and striving to meet market needs and improve technology.Find drones manufacturer and supplier, reconnaissance drone service systems in korea.
• Yeoshin — Yeoshin is a skin treatment information platform.
• Dotter — Dotter is a manufacturing company that designs and produces biodegradable optical coherence tomography devices to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. The company also develops next-generation OCT equipment, an optical imaging device that can create a synergy effect when inserting stents.

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• Studio Galilei — Studio Galilei is an SFO platform company that operates and manages mobility services.
• Worker's high — Worker's high Co. is a commerce company that offers an IOT based unmanned store service.
• Bell Therapeutics — New generation Digital Therapeutics.

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• BioSean — BioSean is a diverse feed technology and breeding organization that provides integrated solutions for microorganisms utilized from the hatched self-fish stage to plankton, high-efficiency fermented feed, and functional additive feed.
• Nanum Vitamin — Nanum Vitamin offers easy meals for children at risk of skipping meals without the burden of using an online child meal card registration payment system.
• Welfare Union — Welfare Union focused on customized senior care meals and nutritional services.

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• Artue — Artue is pioneering the art industry's digital transformation.

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• RXC — RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.

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• Difon — Difon is a developer of smart window solution technology, which is designed to regulate sunlight transmittance.Difon Co., Ltd. emerged as a spin-off from Hyundai Motor Group in 2021, with a vision to evolve into a leading provider of smart film solutions. The company is dedicated to enhancing consumers' living spaces by conducting researchand development while manufacturing smart films.To accelerate the adoption of smart film technology, Difon has established a robust supply chain through strategic alliances and investments in system integration with various relevant companies, including glass manufacturers, automobile OEMs, and construction firms.With a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Difon aims to foster a better environment and future through its endeavors. The company strives to maximize its impact by continually innovating and creating products that benefit both consumers and society as a whole.
• HT Beyond — HT Beyond provides IoT solutions.
• PeopleFund — Founded in 2015, PeopleFund is Korea's leading data-driven digital lender focused on consumer finance. Our mission is to give financial freedom to all consumers through more affordable loans and better investment opportunities. Leveraging its proprietary, data-driven credit model and eliminating inefficiencies with technology, PeopleFunddelivers better loan rates for borrowers while maintaining an industry low loss rate to benefit retail and institutional investors. PeopleFund is the first digital lender in Korea to surpass $1B in loan originations and has provided an innovative way to invest to nearly 400,000 retail investors. It is notably the first fintech platform to offer loan and investment products directly on KakaoTalk, Korea's equivalent of WhatsApp. To date, PeopleFund has completed its Series C round of funding with a total of $63.4M of equity capital raised. For more information, visit www.peoplefund.co.kr.

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• Myra — We believe in creating a healthier tomorrow without having to struggle physically or financially today. Headquartered in Bangalore, we operate our own warehouses (full stack) to ensure the best quality of medicines to our customers without compromising on the experience. We are voted among the top 17 startups to watch out for in 2017.
• Culture Machine — WOW33 dapat diakses dari berbagai perangkat dengan performa yang tetap optimal sehingga pemain bebas menikmati platform kapan saja dan dari mana saja.
• Mobile Premier League — Choose from a variety of more than 30+ games on MPL. Download the app now and experience online gaming like never before.

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• Utaite — Utaite is an operator of an entertainment platform that focuses on planning, production, and development of entertainment content.
• Phytech — Helping the world's top growers to optimize production by connecting them to their plants. Welcome to the Plant-based Farming Revolution
• Rocketwerkz — RocketWerkz aims to create interactive experiences that challenge players to reach for the stars.

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• StudioBside — StudioBside is a mobile game developer based in Korea.
• Beyond Honeycomb — Beyond Honeycomb is a food-tech company developing an AI-driven kitchen robot solution. Our AI Chef reproduces the texture and taste of the world-class chef’s dish at the molecular level.
• AWESOME Entertainment — AWESOME Entertainment is a media and digital content company that provides YouTube content production, influencer and MCN management, advertising and branded content creation, and media commerce services. The comapny supports brands with campaign planning, viral video production, and distribution across multiple social platforms, while alsooffering production outsourcing and partnership services to maximize audience reach and engagement.

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• MediBloc — MediBloc is a decentralized healthcare information ecosystem built on blockchain technology for patients, healthcare providers, and researchers.MediBloc provides data I/O control(core) and interfaces(service) for 3rd party applications & services. On top of MediBloc platform, all kinds of services using medical data can be implemented.This new healthcare information system with unprecedented possibility will bring a revolutionary movement in global healthcare.
• HurayPositive — HurayPositive (휴레이포지티브) is a healthcare and wellness innovation-focused company based in Seoul, Korea. The company provides mHealth, PHR, PWR, and genome- and analysis-related healthcare and wellness services, as well as gamification, SNS consulting, user interface, and experience development-related IT convergence services.HurayPositive wasestablished on April 6, 2010.
• Ohouse — No.1 Interior Onestop Platform

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• Artue — Artue is pioneering the art industry's digital transformation.
• E-Pal — E-Pal connects high-caliber gamers worldwide, offering you supportive gaming companions anytime, anywhere. You'll never battle alone!
• Moonlake AI — Vibe code games and worlds into existence.

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• XORBIS — XORBIS offers software, media hardware integration, and media management solutions for public and cultural spaces.
• Sodomall — Sodomall is a retail-tech platform that operates offline group-buying stores, connecting consumers through community-driven purchasing. It enables store-based pickup of products ordered collectively, focusing on cost-efficient distribution, franchise-style expansion, and a hybrid model that links online ordering with offline retail locations forimproved accessibility and convenience.
• LOCUS — LOCUS is a comprehensive cultural content producer which operates a diversified content business in multiple fields.

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• Yulift — Yulift is a software company that designs and develops software solutions.
• Plugo — Indonesia's e-commerce platform for all businesses. Start, manage, and grow your business. Build your own online store website.
• PeopleFund — Founded in 2015, PeopleFund is Korea's leading data-driven digital lender focused on consumer finance. Our mission is to give financial freedom to all consumers through more affordable loans and better investment opportunities. Leveraging its proprietary, data-driven credit model and eliminating inefficiencies with technology, PeopleFunddelivers better loan rates for borrowers while maintaining an industry low loss rate to benefit retail and institutional investors. PeopleFund is the first digital lender in Korea to surpass $1B in loan originations and has provided an innovative way to invest to nearly 400,000 retail investors. It is notably the first fintech platform to offer loan and investment products directly on KakaoTalk, Korea's equivalent of WhatsApp. To date, PeopleFund has completed its Series C round of funding with a total of $63.4M of equity capital raised. For more information, visit www.peoplefund.co.kr.

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• infludeo — infludeo is a fan membership platform that connects global Kpop fans with Kpop artists.
• Haimaru Company — Haimaru Company is the developer of the AI-based influencer communication platform 'ReverseTok.' The company supports creators through casting and brand development, plans content and channel strategies, offers structured training programs to develop skills, and provides management using equipment and data-driven analysis for channeloperation, enabling digital creators and partner brands to access professional production support, education, and international audience growth opportunities.
• Big House Entertainment — Big House Entertainment creates content like webtoons and dramas, focusing on cross-platform storytelling across media, games.

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• Logpresso — Logpresso is an automated security operation platform that integrates on-premise, cloud, and SaaS environments.
• Playtag — Playtag uses AI technology to analyze infant behavior and provide customized education in kindergartens.
• Typecast — The online AI voice generator that can turn your text into life-like speech. Our extensive selection of hyper-realistic voices. Create your content just the way you want it!

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• ActionFit — ActionFit is a video game company with expertise in developing and publishing video games for the mobile platform.
• Pop-Up Studio — Pop-Up Studio is a joint venture between Singapore-based venture studio Wilt Venture Builders (WVB) and AI studio DubDubDub, bringing together venture creation expertise and advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions for brands and digital platforms.
• Korea Deep Learning — Korea Deep Learning is an artificial intelligence technology company that offers OCR, analytics, and 3D DX solutions.

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• Medipal — Medipal provides personal health for a health consultation. It provides subscription-based personal nurse service for patients.
• Doing Lab — DoingLAB is a mobile dietary application featuring an artificial intelligence camera that can calculate calories via photograph.
• EverEx — Bringing personalized rehabilitation to everyone

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• Yoitang — Yoitang is a brokerage platform that combines online and offline real estate transactions by utilizing big data and artificial intelligence from public institutions. CEO Heo Ji-soo acquired the 26th certified real estate agent license in 2015 and experienced 20 real estate brokerage businesses.
• Semos — Semos app offers water sports with certified trainers to enable users to learn anywhere anytime.
• Cloud Stone — Cloud Stone provides delivery services for college students.

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• A.drop — A.drop is an advertising solution that effectively leverages first-party (1P) in-app data from both web and mobile app developers to deliver highly personalized and targeted marketing campaigns, driving better engagement, higher conversion rates, and improved return on investment (ROI).
• ASET — ASET is a technology-based startup developing all-solid-state, composite electrolyte membrane technology that simultaneously improves fire safety and energy density.
• Reset Company — Reset Company specializes in building sustainable energy production and resource circulation ecosystems.

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• RXC — RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.

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• Byte Company — Byte is a media platform that publishes business and economy related news.
• MetaFines — MetaFines is researching and developing anti-cancer drugs using cancer metabolism.
• TeamFresh — TeamFresh is a cargo and freight company that provides logistics services.

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• MOVV — Move is a travel agency that offers ticketing, travel, and reservation services.
• Gadget Korea — Gadget korea offers data roaming services.
• Odd Concepts — Odd Concepts provide an wide portfolio of ready to use image recognition and search technology as a cloud based API service. Each customer has different requirements, and they assure ach customer requirement is met by our scientists tuning and combining analysis engines for optimal results.

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• RLWRLD — RLWRLD specializes in "Physical AI" by creating robotics foundation models (RFMs) designed to enable robots to function autonomously in real-world environments.
• Tommoro Robotics — Tommoro Robotics is an AI robotics company spun out from Seoul National University, developing Robot Foundation Models (RFM) for humanoid robots. It builds the HABILIS platform enabling robots to understand language, perceive environments, and perform tasks autonomously. The company focuses on Physical AI, aiming to create scalable humanoidworkforce solutions for real-world industrial and service applications.
• Adrock Adverttainment — Adrock Adverttainment is a mobile application for drivers' license test.

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• Dnotitia — Dnotitia is a pioneering AI (Artificial Intelligence) company driving innovative value by integrating AI and data. Founded in October 2023, Dnotitia specializes in developing; Seahorse, a high-performance vector database powered by its proprietary Vector Data Processing Units (VDPU), and Mnemos, a cutting-edge service solution for Large LanguageModels (LLMs). The company also leads the development of sLMs (Small Language Models) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, crucial for advancing generative AI technologies and positioning itself at the forefront of AI technology.
• Cave Duck — Caveduck is an AI character chat platform where you can create, customize, and talk to virtual characters across web and mobile (iOS and Android). It focuses on AI character chats rather than general-purpose Q&A, letting you pick or design personas with specific traits, backstories, and moods.
• Warp Space — Warp Space is a South Korea-based AI entertainment company founded in 2023 that develops and operates CAVEDUCK, a generative AI character chat and interactive storytelling platform. Warp Space focuses on long-term character consistency and contextual storytelling through proprietary memory and context management technologies.

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• Preneu — PRENEU is a brand specialized in drones and ceaselessly challenging and striving to meet market needs and improve technology.Find drones manufacturer and supplier, reconnaissance drone service systems in korea.
• AutoHands — AutoHands is a South Korea-based mobility company that offers comprehensive integrated mobility services including vehicle buying and selling, management, online used-car auctions, car rentals, extended warranties, residual value guarantees, mobile maintenance, and accident compensation programs.
• Shine Games — Shine Games provides mobile game software development and supply.

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• Genome & Co. — Genome & Company is a biotechnology company that researches microbes and probiotics and develops dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, and new drugs for obesity, diabetes, acne, atopic dermatitis, and cancer.
• CC Media Service — CC Media Service is an IT company that specializes in data modelling, web analysis, and bigdata consulting solutions.
• eNgine Visual Wave — eNgine Visual Wave develops an imaging and planning virtual platform designed to serve research and development, and movie making.

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• Weclassic — Weclassic is a music company that teaches classic music to students.
• Caring — Caring is a visiting medical treatment facility that offers medical consultation.
• Live X — Live X is a digital transformation and brand development company that provides media services.

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• Frefins — Frefins is a specialized Rental Transformation (RX) company that generates value by connecting businesses, financial institutions, and consumers.
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• Partridge Systems — Partridge Systems develops automotive data platform that provides web-based visualization, filtering, and post-processing of vehicle data.

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• Swype — Swype creates text input technology for screens. The patented interface enables users to create words with one continuous finger motion across an on-screen keyboard. This approach provides a faster and easier way to write. Swype delivers single-tap, multi-tap, predictive and "swype" motions for both stylus and finger based input.In addition, the application is designed to work across a variety of devices such as phones, tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, virtual screens and more.Seattle based Swype Inc. was founded by Cliff Kushler and Randy Marsden in 2003. Cliff is the co-inventor of T9, the standard predictive text-entry solution used on almost 3 billion mobile phones worldwide. Randy is the developer of the onscreen keyboard included in Windows, with an installed base of over 500 million units
• Astute Networks — Astute is a provider of performance storage appliances for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. It is the developer of VMware Ready Certified ViSX branded Networked Performance Flash solutions for accelerating virtualized server, desktop, and cloud computing environments. The company’s patented DataPump Engine delivers a high levelof best-in-class iSCSI IOPS with 100% sustained random I/O performance to eliminate performance-robbing I/O bottlenecks that degrade virtual machine and application performance and limits user productivity. ViSX is available through an established network of solution providers.
• Inpria — Inpria photoresists are intentionally designed, optimized and manufactured to meet industry specifications that span resolution, sensitivity, linewidth roughness, and integration into manufacturing flows.

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• Trioar — Trioar is a biotechnological research company that manufacture pharmaceutical products and drugs.
• KB-Element — KB-Element is a graphene development and production company that also turns graphene into intermediate items and novel materials.
• Spark Biopharma — SPARK BioPharma Co., Ltd. was established in Seoul National University in January 2016 based on the unique drug molecule diversity technology, the image-based screening technology using the unique fluorescent skeleton probe, and the target protein identification technology in the initial drug development stage. We are currently exploring anddeveloping new drug candidates using these three core technologies, and we will continue to accelerate the development of new drugs and increase the success rate through strategic cooperation research with domestic and overseas research institutes and pharmaceutical institutions. '

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• RXC — RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.
• Fronics — Flexible electronics change the world
• FREECO — FREECO is a content provider for businesses. Consultation, sales, and software development and supply Cosmetics wholesale and retail business Marketing consulting and advertising business.

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• Stan World — Stan World is a Fandom Party World where fans can party & win rewards for their Stars, 24/7.
• Specter — Specter is a reputation sharing platform for applicants who are sincere and do their job well, but cannot do enough self-PR in interviews.

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• Syncly — Syncly is an AI-native customer intelligence platform for fast-growing brands. Turn customer conversations into actionable insights to help your brand grow faster.
• Payhere — Payhere is a fintech company that provides card terminals and online payment gateway services for multiple industries.
• Raion Robotics — Raion Robotics manufactures walking robots for industrial applications and offers prospects in potential industries such as defense, construction, and logistics.

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• WAGTI — WAGTI : We Are Greater Than I
• House of Rebels — House of Rebels is an IP-commerce group holding culture-based media and brands.