# Top 50 Education Startup Investors in South Korea in June 2026 ## Strong Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Los Angeles, California, United States - Relevant deals: 16 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Health Care Strong Ventures is a generalist VC firm based in LA and Seoul, backing early-stage startups with a focus on Korean founders. ## Kakao Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 16 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence We are an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp. & the most active, startup-friendly early stage VC of Korea. (Limited Partnerships, not strategic.). ## Korea Credit Guarantee Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Daegu, Taegu-jikhalsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Korea Credit Guarantee Fund operates as a public financial institution. ## KB Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology 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 ## Capstone Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Mobile, Gaming Capstone Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs seeking success with fresh ideas. ## Korea Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Biotechnology, Health Care 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. ## InfoBank - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gyeongju, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Apps 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. ## DSC Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology DSC Investments invests in early stage and growth companies in the field of corporate identify and focus, IT, software, biotechnology, machinery, and future high-growth areas such as environment and resources. ## Coolidge Corner Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Health Care Coolidge Corner Investment (CCVC) provides Seed and Seed+ funding to the most innovative tech startup companies in Korea. They proudly provide their portfolio companies a customized support in professional incubating, growth hacking, strategy, network and more. ## Fast Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Apps, Health Care, E-Commerce Fast Ventures is a venture capital investment firm. ## Smilegate Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care 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. ## Sazze Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Jose, California, United States - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence 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. ## Yoonmin Foundation - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Apps Yunmin Foundation provides start-up support, youth challenge school, and online start-up education. ## Stonebridge Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Mobile Stonebridge capital, Stonebridge ventures, Specializing in Venture Capital, Private Equity Fund Management ## Company K Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ilsangu, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence Company K Partners Limited is a principal investment firm specializing in investments in culture content, electronic components, computer, machinery, broadcasting, arts, sports, and leisure industries. The firm primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul, Gyeongnam, and Gyeonggi. Company K Partners Limited was established in 2006 and isbased in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. ## TheVentures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care TheVentures provides their portfolio companies access to on staff world class experts in recruiting, PR, marketing, early stage customer acquisition, raising money, and strategy. They even provide engineering and design support, co-building products with the founding team, while assiting in hiring those difficult to recruit early engineers. ## IBK Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Health Care, Biotechnology, Information Technology IBK Capital is the venture capital arm of the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK). ## Laguna Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Apps Laguna Investment is a venture capital firm focused on professional entrepreneurial investments. ## SBVA - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce 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. ## Murex Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology Murex Partners is a VC firm specializing in thesis-driven investing. ## TBT - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Beauty TBT is an Adventure Capital.We are more than your average VC investor; we are always up for an adventure. Investment means more than just transfer of capital for us. We want to be a discussion partner that discovers possibilities beyond risk and aligns growth with progress. We want to share decades of industry knowledge and experience in internetand mobile services to build services and products that can make the world a better place. ## Big Basin Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cupertino, California, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Apps, Software Big Basin Capital is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, investing in early-stage startups in Korea and the United States. ## Altos Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Menlo Park, California, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services We are privileged to invest on behalf of institutional investors, most with charitable, educational, or non-profit missions. Serving entrepreneurs is a calling for us, and we look to partner with companies with an equally strong sense of purpose. ## HB Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Biotechnology, Software, Health Care HB Investment Inc. was founded on November 11, 1999 starting with paid-in Capital of KRW 10 billion.Since its foundation, HB Investment Inc. has been investing small and medium businesses that have the potential for steady growth and profitability and helping the invested companies to grow well by giving various consulting services. As a result,HB Investment Inc.constructed comprehensive portfolio out of various industrial areas, such as game, entertainment, as well as representative high-tech industries related to semiconductor, Internet, LCD, and a smart phone, bio, health care. In addition, HB Investment Inc. has experiences in implementing business Success-fully by organizing several partnership funds for recent years. ## KT Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology KT Investment, established in 2015 as the venture capital arm of KT Group, is dedicated to driving social impact while achieving maximum investment returns. We stand with founders every step of the way, providing the support and resources necessary to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures. By partnering with promising startups andventure companies, we create win-win opportunities that pave the way for long-term success. With a global perspective, we actively seek value-driven investments that shape the future. ## Seoul Business Agency(SBA) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, E-Commerce, Health Care Seoul Business Agency (서울산업통상진흥원) is a Koran startup providing support services for small businesses to increase their efficiency and foster a stable business. The company provides support in the areas of technology, management, human resources, and more. ## PKSHA Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Internet We are a venture capital firm accelerating the innovation and the algorithm transformation of existing industries with artificial intelligent technology. ## Nice Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Yongdungpo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Health Care, Information Technology, Software NICE Investment Partners is a new technology finance company whose main job is to increase corporate value by discovering and investing in new technology businesses with promising growth, providing various management support, business alliances, and strategic consulting to the invested companies. ## Enlight Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Manufacturing, Information Technology, E-Commerce Enlight Ventures, one of the fastest growing VCs in the world, invests in early-stage startups with unique and sustainable business models. ## JB Investment - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Information Technology Investment Firm ## SL Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Medical, Software, Biotechnology SL investment (SLi) aims at a company with global standards through management by principle and transparency.SLi is a venture capital firm founded in February 2000 and has widely invested in the companies from early to mezzanine stage, in the field of semiconductors, display (AMOLED, LED, LCD), renewable energy, and health care industry.Since its incorporation, SLi has recorded black-ink balances for 12 consecutive years with zero debt and also has successfully dissolved all the five funds with outstanding earning rates.SLi tries to raise the value of venture companies not only by offering funds but by supporting the management omnidirectionally after its investment. Consequently, 31 companies have been successfully listed in KOSDAQ market for 12 years and all the companies have positioned as leading firms in their specific fields. ## D3 Jubilee - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Health Care D3 is headquartered in Seoul and San Francisco, pioneering the domestic and global impact investment areas. D3 redefines the role of capital by investing in entrepreneurial innovation that improves the lives of low-income families, women, and immigrants, and creates an environmentally sustainable world.Invest in ICT start-ups with highsocio-environmental value in low-income countries such as Korea, USA and South America, Africa and India. ## TBT Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Finance, Software TBT Partners is an investment firm. ## VNTG Corp. - Type: VC Fund - Location: Mapo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Grant - Focus: Manufacturing, Product Design, Service Industry VNTG Corp. creates an end-to-end digital ecosystem across the value chain. ## Grand Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Apps, Education, E-Learning Building the Future ## Dt& Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series B, Series A, Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, E-Commerce, Health Care Dt& Investment brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of Venture Capital. ## We Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence we ventures is a VC industry with innovative venture capitalists, who invest in creative, honest, and outstanding entrepreneurs. ## KDB Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology KDB Capital Corp. operates as a credit specialized and corporate restructuring company in South Korea.It provides equipment leasing services for various properties, including machineries, ships, IT equipments, medical equipments, automation equipments, transportation machineries, educational research equipments, construction machineries, heavy,and other equipments for social services.The company provides venture capital for companies operating in various areas, including computer and related components, semiconductors and equipment, telecommunication and accessories, software, multimedia, precision chemistry, environment, biotechnology, content/fashion, mechatronics, and entertainment.In addition, the company offers services to help distressed companies, including merger and acquisition, business consulting, merger and acquisition loan, rescheduling, acquisition of stocks, operating loan fund for restructuring, and consulting for corporate reinforcement; funding services, such as working capital, project financing, and equipment funding; financing via acquiring account receivables from corporations; and credit card services.The company was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. KDB Capital Corp. is subsidiary of The Korea Development Bank. ## Banking Youth Startup Foundation - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Education, EdTech, Software Banking Youth Startup Foundation ## Daekyo Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Convertible Note - Focus: Education, Software, Apps Daekyo Seeks to apply business philosophies such as value-, customer-, and outcome-oriented management as well as the reinforcement of change management. Based on the principles, the company tries to ensure the continued growth of its flagship operations with stable growth basis and to launch new projects with higher growth potential. The companyalso plans to realize remarkable advancement by discovering and implementing new business models that reflect the changes in the educational environment and propose high value-added. ## S Cubic Angels - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Education, Apps, EdTech S Cubic Angels ## Kolon Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Biotechnology, Software, Apps Kolon Investment, Inc. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in buyouts, mezzanine, corporate restructuring, growth capital, and turnaround investment. It prefers to invest in electronic components, petroleum, energy, computer, and telecommunications equipment. The firm primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul,Gyeonggi, Incheon, and Gyeongbuk. Kolon Investment, Inc. was established in 2000 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.Source: Businessweek ## CRIT Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Blockchain, Gaming The Road Not Taken ## Korea Development Bank - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence 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. ## Premier Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence 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. ## Seoul Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Medical, Software Seoul Investment Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on investments in small and medium businesses. ## Shinhan Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce 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. ## Industrial Bank of Korea - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) is committed to honoring its charter of financing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The Bank has extended the scope of its expertise to provide a comprehensive range of financial services to individual customers in a quest to emerge as a leading financial services group. In pursuit of that goal, IBK is makingevery effort to enhance its competitiveness, achieve balanced growth and strengthen its global presence.The Bank employs around 10,000 staff and operates a distribution network of 612 branches including 12 overseas branches. Providing complementary services, the Bank also operates several subsidiaries: IBK Capital Corporation, IBK-SG Asset Management, IBK System Co., Ltd., and IBK Credit Information Corporation. In 2008, IBK Investment & Securities was launched, focused on meeting the needs of SME customers for services such as IPOs and M&As. Moreover, strategic alliance with Korea Investment Holdings enhances product competitiveness and affiliation with the National Post Office promoting easy customer access to IBK banking services. ## DS Asset Management - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Biotechnology, Software, E-Commerce DS Asset Management is a firm that invests in listed companies and venture firms. ## MOCA Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: News, EdTech, Internet MOCA Ventures is an independent specialized firm that develops, designs, engineers and procures high quality Italian kitchen and bathroom .