# Top 50 Machine Learning VC (Venture Capital) Funds in South Korea in June 2026

## Kakao Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 20
- 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.).

## KB Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 8
- 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

## Mirae Asset Venture Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 8
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology

Mirae Asset Venture Investment invests in specialized enterprises and provides technology, funding and management consulting.

## 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.

## SBVA
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 7
- 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.

## Capstone Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 7
- 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.

## Industrial Bank of Korea
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 6
- 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.

## KT Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 6
- 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.

## Daesung Private Equity
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 5
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce

Daesung Private Equity is a Korean venture capital firm offering investment, corporation restructuring, and incubation services.

## Shinhan Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 4
- 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.

## KDB Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 4
- 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.

## DSC Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 4
- 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.

## Korea Credit Guarantee Fund
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Daegu, Taegu-jikhalsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 4
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology

Korea Credit Guarantee Fund operates as a public financial institution.

## Korea Investment Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 4
- 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.

## Mirae Asset Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Relevant deals: 4
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C
- Focus: Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical

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.

## Naver
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 4
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Apps

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.

## TBT
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.

## IGIS Asset Management
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series B, Series A
- Focus: Information Technology, Hotel, Software

IGIS Asset Management is Asia's leading alternative investment manager, offering reliable financial solutions across diverse sectors, including real estate, equities, bonds, and infrastructure.

## Company K Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ilsangu, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.

## IBK Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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).

## Samsung Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series B, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing

The primary responsibilities of the group are to source, qualify, and invest in technology related companies. Our major investment areas include semiconductors, materials, mobile service, internet, software, security, enterprise solutions, bio engineering & medical, while potential investment subjects range from early-stage startups to pre-IPOcompanies. Currently, the group has over $1.8B under management and invests $250M annually.Samsung Ventures was founded on October 8, 1999, and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

## Partners Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C
- Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software

As a responsible and long-term partner, they aim to make various constructive contributions to portfolio companies.

## BNK Venture Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software

BNK Venture Capital is an investment firm.

## Access Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech

Explore how Access Ventures leverages catalytic capital to drive economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental sustainability in communities.

## 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.

## TINVESTMENT
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Yeoksamdong, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology

TINVESTMENT is a venture capital investment firm.

## Quantum Ventures Korea
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology

Quantum Ventures Korea actively invests in companies within the Technology and Bio/Healthcare industries. The firm manages a portfolio of early to growth-stage companies and continues to look for opportunities across a range of company stages.

## Stone Bridge Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology

Stone Bridge Ventures invests in entrepreneurs with bold ideas that improve and expand people's lives, industries, and markets. They provide professional assistance and a network of contacts geared towards businesses in order to help them expand.

## CJ ENM
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Apps, Music

CJ ENM is a Korean entertainment and mass media company.

## Hyundai Motor Group
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series C
- Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

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## IMM Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kangnam, Cholla-namdo, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series B, Series A
- Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software

Korean alternative asset investment firm

## Nau IB Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Information Technology, Food and Beverage, Software

Nau IB Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm.

## Dayli Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical

Dayli Partners is an investment firm.

## Kolon Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Biotechnology, Software, Pharmaceutical

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

## SV Investment Corp
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence

SV Investment Corp is a venture capital firm that provides companies with finance, strategic advice and information at critical stages of their development.

## Korea Development Bank
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.

## InfoBank
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Gyeongju, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.

## Timewise Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, E-Commerce

TIMEWISE INVESTMENT, formerly known as CJ Venture Investment, is a principal investment firm specializing in investments in video broadcasting, animation, movies, culture contents, games, communications equipment, arts, sports, leisure, manufacturing and service, mobile devices and solutions, information technology, SI, web agency, cell therapy andbiotechnology sectors. The firm primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Jeju. CJ Venture Investment was established in 2000 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

## QUAD Investment Management
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C
- Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical

Established in 2009, QUAD is an independent investment manager overseeing approximately US$1.0 billion in equity assets (as of June 2019). Our clients range from institutional clients such as pension funds, endowments and family offices to individual parents and their children. All investment managers and key management being equity partners of thefirm, QUAD members are significant investors in the company, which we believe aligns our goals with the interests of our clients.

## Artesian VC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care

Artesian Capital Management is an alternative investments management company, which was spun out of ANZ Banking Group's capital markets business in 2004, with backing from ANZ Private Equity. Artesian's founding partners, purchased ANZ's stake in 2005. The company has subsequently been fully owned by partners and staff. Since 2004,Artesian has managed specialised funds focused on credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies across global financial markets. In 2008, while continuing to manage credit relative value investment strategies from its New York, London and Singapore offices, Artesian began to make principal investments in seed/early-stage ventures from its offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai. In 2011, Artesian launched the first of its early stage venture capital funds and now manages AUD +255m. Artesian's VC strategy is to partner with best of breed accelerators, incubators, angel groups and university programs. In 2017, Artesian launched its China VC Fund with a USD 50m cornerstone investment industry super fund Hostplus. Artesian will soon launch a Southeast Asia VC Fund.

## Lotte Homeshopping
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Content, Consumer, Software

Lotte Homeshopping aims to provide a creative consumer experience by working with customers to build trust and satisfy their needs. It operates businesses in the areas of television shopping, Internet shopping malls, catalogues, and mobile shopping in South Korea and internationally.Lotte Homeshopping is a TV and internet shopping business ownedby multi-billion dollar retail giant Lotte.

## 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.

## Intervalue Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Seed
- Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Electronics

InterValue Partners is a financial investment firm that provides venture capital, corporate venture capital, and other investment services. The company provides services all over South Korea.

## InterVest Co.
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Health Care

Creating Innovative Values for Ventures. Knowledgeable & Experienced Professionals. Leading Venture Capital Investor in Korea

## Hana Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care

Hana Ventures is a corporate venture capital of Hana Financial Group.

## Plan H Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Machine Learning

Plan H Ventures is an investment company that invests in businesses.

## Devsisters Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Software, Gaming, Biotechnology

Venture Capital firm in Korea. 
We are interested in early-stage investment in gaming, healthcare/biotech, IT services and high technology companies.

## Hanwha Investment & Securities
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Information Technology, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology

Hanwha Investment & Securities is a wealth management company that offers asset management, investment banking, and trading services.

## Hansae Yes 24 Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology

Hansae Yes 24 Partners is a 3D webtoon content company.

## Hana Financial Investment
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Information Technology, Biotechnology, Software

Hana Financial Investment Company Limited offers brokerage, securities dealing, underwriting, mutual funds, and online trading services