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Top 50 Medical Startup Investors in South Korea in May 2025

Last updated: May 2025 A list of 50 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Medical startups based in South korea. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Medical companies from South korea. We update this investor list every month.

Top 50 Medical Startup Investors in South Korea in May 2025

Investor	Medical South Korea investments
KB Investment	17
Dayli Partners	15
Korea Credit Guarantee Fund	9
DSC Investment	9
IMM Investment	8
Kolon Investment	8
Aju IB Investment	8
Korea Investment Partners	7
AI Angel Club	7
Hana Ventures	7
SBI Investment Korea	6
Bass Investment	6
InfoBank	6
Company K Partners	6
SGI Venture Capital	5
Quantum Ventures Korea	5
Innopolis Partners	5
Mirae Asset Capital	5
Series Ventures	5
SL Investment	5
Murex Partners	5
Korea Technology Finance Corporation	5
UTC Investment Co.	5
Shinhan Venture Investment	5
SJ Investment Partners	4
LSK Investment	4
SV Investment Corp	4
STIC Ventures	4
Stonebridge Capital	4
POSCO CAPITAL	4
ActnerLab	4
IBK Capital	4
Kiwoom Investment	4
Kaist Venture Investment Holdings	4
Ascendo Ventures	4
Hyundai Investment Partners	4
HB Investment	4
Atinum Partners	4
TIGRIS investment	3
Kakao Ventures	3
K Ground Ventures	3
Hi Investment Partners	3
Genaxis	3
Industrial Bank of Korea	3
Fast Ventures	3
GC Biopharma	3
BNK Venture Capital	3
Smilegate Investment	3
WONIK Investment Partners	3
DS Asset Management	3

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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

Investment focus

Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, United States, Singapore

Portfolio highlights

Emocog — Emocog monitors and provides customized cognitive training to increase memory for dementia patients.
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)

Dayli Partners is an investment firm.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical
Series A, Series B, Funding Round
South Korea, United States, Indonesia

Portfolio highlights

Aldavar — ALDAVER provides incredibly realistic personalized surgical training models using innovative biopolymer materials that closely resemble human tissues and 3D printing technology.
Kanaph Therapeutics — Biotech in drug discovery and development with focus on immuno-oncology
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.

Korea Credit Guarantee Fund operates as a public financial institution.

Investment focus

Artificial Intelligence, Software, Manufacturing
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
South Korea, United States

Portfolio highlights

Wello — Wello is a government business solution that offers a natural language processing-based business recommendation-application-management service.
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.

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.

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, United States, Israel

Portfolio highlights

MADDE — MADDE possesses the technology to use silicon carbide powder in 3D printers to create various forms, which opens up a multitude of possibilities in the manufacturing sector.
Zordi — Zordi is a robot- and artificial intelligence-operated autonomous modular greenhouse platform. frequently addressed from three angles: operation, agriculture, and technology. This cooperation results in more reliable and effective consumer solutions.
MOVIN — Moovin offers real-time markerless motion capture technology that does not require any additional hardware such as markers or trackers.

Korean alternative asset investment firm

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Software, Health Care
Series B, Funding Round, Series A
South Korea, United States, Japan

Portfolio highlights

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.
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.

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

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Software, Pharmaceutical
Series A, Series B, Funding Round
South Korea, Indonesia, United States

Portfolio highlights

Boosterz — Boosterz is a company that supports the 5Ps of marketing at all stages, from product planning and launch to growth.
Micro-one — Micro-One is an air functionality expert company that manufactures incinerators, ecological infrastructure, and advanced dust filters.
Best Innovation — Best Innovation is a manufacturer of cosmetic products intended to offer a safe alternative to harmful skincare chemicals.

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.

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.

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.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Information Technology, Health Care
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, United States, China

Portfolio highlights

Raywatt — Raywatt is a startup that develops medical devices for cardiovascular interventions.
At Home — AtHome is a home lifestyle solution company which solves the hidden problems for the customers.
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.

AI Angel Club is an angel investment club that specializes in seed investment in the medical and bio healthcare field.

Investment focus

Health Care, E-Commerce, Medical
Seed, Series A, Angel
South Korea

Portfolio highlights

GREENDA — GREENDA is a bio-aviation oil and gas raw material manufacturing company.
Potts Company — Potts Company develops manufacturing technologies for sustainable plastic circulation & leads the resource recycling market for consumption.
ICU Corporation — ICU Corporation offers skilled and high-level optics from opticians with master's and doctoral degrees in optics, ensuring ease and sharp vision, which is the essence of glasses.

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

Investment focus

Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
Seed, Funding Round, Series A
South Korea, Japan, Malaysia

Portfolio highlights

Unastella — Unastella operates its own launch vehicles to provide human space travel platform services.
At Home — AtHome is a home lifestyle solution company which solves the hidden problems for the customers.
My Herb & Healthcare — MyHerb Healthcare proivdes a specialized analysis for nutritional supplements.

SBI Investment Co., Ltd. has established itself as a true partner of the Republic of Korea venture business development in the past 28 years as a venture capital concept introduced first in Korea in 1986 was even unfamiliar concept of 'venture'. SBI Investment Co., Ltd. is a direct excavation domestic / other promising venturesinvestment as well as domestic / external funding attracted through cooperation with institutional investors and technology, marketing, public offering (IPO), the law, adhere to the role which has been providing comprehensive services such as Value-up tax.

Investment focus

Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce
Series A, Series B, Series C
South Korea, United States, Japan

Portfolio highlights

Mepsgen — Mepsgen is a biotechnology research organization that focuses on pharmaceutical services and drug development.
Raywatt — Raywatt is a startup that develops medical devices for cardiovascular interventions.
Studio Lab — Studio Lab offers artificial intelligence technology for the fashion industry.

Bass Investment is a venture capital firm based in South Korea.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Software, Information Technology
Seed, Series A, Series B
South Korea, United States, Singapore

Portfolio highlights

Magnendo — Advancing neurovascular care with cutting-edge robotic technologies.
Airbility — Airability is a developer for potential airline mobility solutions.
Kompass — Kompass is building the world's first comprehensive fertility monitor that is portable, easy to use, and low cost. We're breaking barriers to fertility care and redefining blood testing for accessibility and affordability.

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.

Investment focus

Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Health Care
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
South Korea, South Africa, United States

Portfolio highlights

Blux — Blux offers customized advertising solutions to customers.
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.

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.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence
Series A, Funding Round, Series B
South Korea, United States, Gibraltar

Portfolio highlights

MADDE — MADDE possesses the technology to use silicon carbide powder in 3D printers to create various forms, which opens up a multitude of possibilities in the manufacturing sector.
Imagoworks — Imagoworks Inc. offers a Web-based Dental CAD solution using AI, streamlining the digital workflow for dental professionals. Together with world-class technology, we are setting new standards for digital dentistry in the global market. Our mission is to <Making the future of digital medicine for everyone>.While we have accumulatedtechnological expertise in the medical field for over 10 years, specializing in AI-based automation, 3D geometric modeling and mesh processing, and software as a service (SaaS), we now turn our focus to commercializing our innovative technologies and transforming the field of digital dentistry. By cooperating with and licensing to leading global dental companies, we are seeing great success as we find ourselves in the industry spotlight.Imagoworks currently offers Dentbird Crown which automatically generates optimal crown designs with a single click and without any software installation required. As we continue to expand our services, Imagoworks aims to be recognized as a chairside design solution for dentists worldwide.
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.

Founded in 2007, SGI (Samho Green Investment) is the first and only venture capital firm in Korea focused on the green growth sector, including renewable energy, green and agricultural technologies. We engage in venture capital and private equity investments for mergers & acquisitions and buyouts, and conduct business as well as engineeringconsulting for our portfolio and client companies.Our investment focus areas are green technology (greentech) commercialization, green infrastructure and agricultural technologies (agritech), as well as early-stage project development. We have an experienced team of in-house greentech specialists and an extensive domestic and international greentech network, which assists us in deal sourcing, value creation and exit management.

Investment focus

Medical, Software, Supply Chain Management
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, Singapore, United States

Portfolio highlights

Soomvi — Soomvi is an industrial drone market company that provides marine lifesaving system services.
Dime Bio — Dime Bio is a drug development company for novel dementia treatments.
Airbility — Airability is a developer for potential airline mobility solutions.

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.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Medical
Series A, Series B, Funding Round
South Korea, United States

Portfolio highlights

Amogy — Amogy develops a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel, exhibiting unprecedented energy density
LuluMedic — LuluMedic provides the best solutions and lead the global health tech market.
Panmnesia — True composable resource disaggregation, CXL hardware/software infrastructure from the beginning to the end.

Innopolis Partners LLC. is a LLC-type venture capital firm in Korea. Partners of Innopolis Partners are former CEO or Representative Fund Manager of leading venture capital firms, such as Korea Technology Investment, STIC Investment, LG Venture Capital, KTB Network. “Innopolis No. 1 Fund” managed by Innopolis Partners is specialized for hi-techstartups in the Daedeok Innopolis complex. Daedeok Innopolis complex is set up based on former Daedeok R&D complex where most of major national R&D institutes, including ETRI, KAITST, KAERI, KRIBB, are located.

Investment focus

Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health Care
Funding Round, Series A, Seed
South Korea, United States

Portfolio highlights

EGNIS — EGNIS is a supplier of food products.
INKA Entworks — Complete mobile application and content security.
Inserasolution — Inserasolution produces high-performance Fast & Fine Steering Mirrors for laser-based space optical communications and sophisticated defense systems.

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.

Investment focus

Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical
Series B, Series A, Series C
South Korea, United States, India

Portfolio highlights

Class101 — Class101 is an online platform where people can make and enjoy hobbies.
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

Series Ventures is an investment company for the beauty care, engineering, healthcare, social platform, and enterprise sectors.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Artificial Intelligence
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
South Korea, Singapore

Portfolio highlights

Dentifle — Dentifle specializes in providing advanced technologies for producing customized implant prosthetics solutions for dental professionals and patients, enhancing implant procedures' overall efficiency and effectiveness.
SkinSeoul — Skin Seoul Lab utilizes AI agents to secure product assortments and design processes for Korean beauty products, advancing overseas through sustainable inventory management, logistics, and marketing based on the LLM model.
ICU Corporation — ICU Corporation offers skilled and high-level optics from opticians with master's and doctoral degrees in optics, ensuring ease and sharp vision, which is the essence of glasses.

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.

Investment focus

Manufacturing, Medical, Biotechnology
Series A, Series B, Funding Round
South Korea, United States

Portfolio highlights

Soomvi — Soomvi is an industrial drone market company that provides marine lifesaving system services.
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.

Murex Partners is a VC firm specializing in thesis-driven investing.

Investment focus

Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, United States, India

Portfolio highlights

SeedN — SeedN provides air conditioning system temperature management solutions for office spaces.
Doers — Doers is an influencer commerce platform that offers several services for connecting influencers and companies.
Higher Diversity — Higher Diversity provides foreigners with a platform for administrative and convenient services.

Korea Technology Finance Corporation is a South Korea-based fund for small and medium enterprises.

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.

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.

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.
Lucas — Medical AI Solution, MONCAD Monitor Corporation aim to achieve innovation in the field of medical imaging through artificial intelligence technology.
Pebble Square — Pebble Square's new Processing-In-Memory (PIM) architecture is a significant advancement for AI performance and power efficiency.

Shinhan Venture Investment operates as an investment company. Shinhan Venture Investment focuses on earlier-stage venture capital investments and later-stage control investments opportunities derived from the latest megatrends such as the aging population, disruptive technologies, IT convergence, alternative energy and etc.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology
Funding Round, Series B, Seed
South Korea, United States, India

Portfolio highlights

Zordi — Zordi is a robot- and artificial intelligence-operated autonomous modular greenhouse platform. frequently addressed from three angles: operation, agriculture, and technology. This cooperation results in more reliable and effective consumer solutions.
At Home — AtHome is a home lifestyle solution company which solves the hidden problems for the customers.
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.

SJ Investment Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in the IT and biotechnology industries.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Health Care, Manufacturing
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, Hong Kong

Portfolio highlights

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.
JLT — JLT supplies industrial automation equipment solutions and focuses on technology improvement through an integrated welding solution development project.
Selta Square — Selta Square is an AI-based drug monitoring company that provides full-cycle drug monitoring solutions using artificial intelligence technology.

LSK Investment is a Korean venture capital firm that provides long-term capital and management support to venture enterprises. The firm was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, Korea.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical
Series A, Series B, Funding Round
South Korea

Portfolio highlights

Surginex — Surginex is a biological drug development company that offers molecular biology, genetics, physical, and chemical analysis services.
Illimis Therapeutics — We translate cutting-edge science into innovative medicine
Avelos Therapeutics — Avelos Therapeutics is a precision medicine company in the clinical stage that finds, creates, and sells targeted therapeutics.

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

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
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
Cyclewell — Cyclewell is a provider of integrated equipment and complete solutions for intelligent directional recycling of lithium batteries. It is committed to the Research and Development of green recycling technology and equipment for waste power batteries.
Underdogs — Underdogs is a company specializing in social innovation entrepreneurship education.

STIC Ventures invests in small and mid-sized venture companies with core technologies and new business models.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Software, Information Technology
Funding Round, Series A, Series B
South Korea, Vietnam, United States

Portfolio highlights

XCENA(formerly MetisX) — MetisX is a startup firm that develops intelligent memory and memory-centric computing architectures based on CXL.
Nota AI — Hardware-aware AI optimization and edge AI 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.

Stonebridge capital, Stonebridge ventures, Specializing in Venture Capital, Private Equity Fund Management

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, Mobile
Series A, Series B, Funding Round
South Korea, United States, China

Portfolio highlights

Emocog — Emocog monitors and provides customized cognitive training to increase memory for dementia patients.
iTruck — iTruck is a transportation application that offers an integrated trading platform for used trucks.
Ace Engineering — Ace Engineering company manufactures containers for aerospace, semiconductors, military, and other industries. Its product line includes aircraft parts, cryogenic refrigeration, bulletproof containers, and energy storage containers, as well as equipment designed for marine and aviation special projects.

POSCO Capital offers financial services.

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, Biotechnology
Series A, Seed, Funding Round
South Korea, United States

Portfolio highlights

H Energy — H Energy provides optimal operation of distributed resources and power brokerage services.
AIDIN ROBOTICS — AIDIN ROBOTICS redefine interactive sensors. Advanced force/torque sensor, proximity sensor for human-robot collaboration.
Nanosilicon — Nano Silicon is a company that manufactures silicon anodes, which are important materials for secondary batteries in the electric vehicle sector.

ActnerLab is a venture capital and accelerator that helps hardware, IoT and biotech startups establish their initial foothold and beyond.

Investment focus

Health Care, Medical, Medical Device
Funding Round, Seed, Angel
South Korea, United States, Japan

Portfolio highlights

MOTH — Propel the vessels of tomorrow
Dexelion — Dexelion - Ultimate Depth and Image Sensing Solution
Chain Lightning — Chain Lightning is an electric vehicle charging station that provides electric vehicle care payment and charge management services.

IBK Capital is the venture capital arm of the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK).

Investment focus

Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical
Series A, Seed, Series B
South Korea, India, United States

Portfolio highlights

Dime Bio — Dime Bio is a drug development company for novel dementia treatments.
Gole Robotics — Gole Robotics is an intelligent robotics company that focuses on developing robots specially to transporting construction materials to help on-site workers.
Studio Galilei — Studio Galilei is an SFO platform company that operates and manages mobility services.

Kiwoom Investment provides financial assistance with funding for small businesses.

Investment focus

Information Technology, Software, Biotechnology
Series B, Series A, Funding Round
South Korea, Japan, Germany

Portfolio highlights

Heum Labs — Heum Labs offers 'Alfred,' an AI-powered financial assistant designed for small businesses and SMEs.
Healing Paper — Healing Paper is a mobile healthcare and information technology company.
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.

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.

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.

Ascendo Ventures is a Seoul, Korea-based venture capital firm that strives to be a true lifecycle partner for the fastest growing, game-changing Asian tech companies. From the moment we invest in our portfolio companies, we commit to being a long-term partner and ascend together embracing the treme

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Medical, Health Care
Seed, Series A, Series B
South Korea, United States, Taiwan

Portfolio highlights

Aldavar — ALDAVER provides incredibly realistic personalized surgical training models using innovative biopolymer materials that closely resemble human tissues and 3D printing technology.
Ugly Lab — Ugly Lab is a waste-tech startup that provides subscription-based waste collection services and consulting.
H Energy — H Energy provides optimal operation of distributed resources and power brokerage services.

Hyundai Investment Network Co., Ltd. provides financial advisory, and mergers and acquisitions strategy consulting services. The company offers financial advisory funding; consulting services; advisory services for ship charter and vessel acquisition; and investment services for natural resource exploration, development, and production. It alsoprovides financial product brokerage and project financing services. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Investment focus

Medical, Automotive, Manufacturing
Series A, Series B, Series C
South Korea, United States

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CHABOT MOBILITY — CHABOT MOBILITY is an automotive concierge platform that provides finance, insurance and automotive services.
Roovook — Room + Venue + Booking = Roovook! Provide simple venue finder for customers. Roovook's special features, Instant booking and Simple RFP request solution help customers to proceed their events without hassle to call around hotels.Even though hotel banquet/event segment is big part of MICE industry, still customers are having hard timefinding right venue to hold their events. So Roovook provide simple venue finder for customers. Roovook's special features, Instant booking and Simple RFP request solution help customers to proceed their events without hassle to call around hotels. As a fast growing start-up, we are acknowledged by one of the best accelerator in Korea, called Primer and VC TBT(Naver). Thanks to our trustworthy partner hotels like IHG, Marriott, and Accor, we are no.1 hotel venue reservation platform in Korea and keep expanding our service to global market. We are making Roovook as "Expedia for event spaces" We are looking for our future teammates to make our vision and dream together!
Caring — Caring is a visiting medical treatment facility that offers medical consultation.

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.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Software, Health Care
Series B, Funding Round, Series A
South Korea, United States, Vietnam

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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.
Lucas — Medical AI Solution, MONCAD Monitor Corporation aim to achieve innovation in the field of medical imaging through artificial intelligence technology.
ProtoPie — Prototyping interactions as easy as pie ProtoPie is an easy but powerful software that allows designers and engineers to plan, communicate, and demonstrate an interactive mobile product. Build a sophisticated prototype without any coding, but leveraging all the native mobile device features. The powerful capabilities are already recognized andadopted by the global top brands and such as Google, Microsoft, R/GA, and Ideo.

Atinum Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in the growth stage startups in the IT, biotech, and healthcare sectors.

Investment focus

Software, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence
Series A, Series B, Series C
South Korea, United States, Singapore

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MADDE — MADDE possesses the technology to use silicon carbide powder in 3D printers to create various forms, which opens up a multitude of possibilities in the manufacturing sector.
MOVIN — Moovin offers real-time markerless motion capture technology that does not require any additional hardware such as markers or trackers.
Ubix Therapeutics — Ubix Therapeutics is a research and development company that develops anti-cancer drugs.

TIGRIS investment is a venture investment and management consulting company.

Investment focus

Pharmaceutical, Medical, Health Care
Series A, Seed, Series B
South Korea

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Mooving — Mooving provides an e-scooter and fleet management platform for delivery agencies and lease dealers.
Snaptag — Snaptag is a developer of an invisible watermark technology intended for image data engine processing.
Uniqconn — Uniqconn is a telecommunication company that offers wireless and mechanical interference services.

We are an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp. & the most active, startup-friendly early stage VC of Korea. (Limited Partnerships, not strategic.).

Investment focus

Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Seed, Series A, Series B
South Korea, United States, Indonesia

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OQT — Our OQT research is at the interface of atomic qubits and coherent imaging for quantum information processing. Our research aims high to push the frontiers of today's computing, sensing, and imaging. Our research is funded by KAIST, NRF, IITP, and POSCO. We are in the Department of Physics and
Taming Lab — Taming Lab is the operator of the used luxury watchs.
Contoro Robotics — Autonomous Trailer & Container Unloading - Contoro: Reliable Unloading of Non-Palletized Boxes from Trucks with No Upfront Capital Expense

K Ground Ventures is a science and technology commercialization investment platform.

Investment focus

Medical, Automotive, Health Care
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
South Korea

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Soomvi — Soomvi is an industrial drone market company that provides marine lifesaving system services.
searchM — searchM is a digital marketing and advertising company.
Kookmin Bio — Kookmin Bio is a biotechnology company that specialises in the development of bio-food and pharmaceutical materials.

Hi Investment Partners is a venture capital firm that provides investment and financial services.

Investment focus

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Biotechnology
Series A, Seed, Series B
South Korea

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HoneyNaps — Connected Family through Digital Healthcare.Beginning in 2015, HoneyNaps began to develop the element technology for monitoring Bio-signal and completed the platform launch. In order to derive full-cycle bio-signal management & the disease prediction model.
Polaris3D — Polaris3d offers indoor autonomous navigating solution.
NaraSpace Technology — NaraSpace Technology specializes in the design, development, integration, and testing of CubeSats and small space systems.

Genaxis is an investment company that provides investment services for the healthcare and bio sectors.

Investment focus

Therapeutics, Biotechnology, Medical
Seed, Series A, Series B
South Korea

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MediQStar — MediQStar is a startup developing a generative AI
Selta Square — Selta Square is an AI-based drug monitoring company that provides full-cycle drug monitoring solutions using artificial intelligence technology.
GameChanger Worldwide — GameChanger Worldwide specializes in gaming-specific IP extension platforms and focuses on creating innovative solutions that extend the value of intellectual property (IP) in the gaming space.

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.

Investment focus

Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, United States, China

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Raywatt — Raywatt is a startup that develops medical devices for cardiovascular interventions.
Heum Labs — Heum Labs offers 'Alfred,' an AI-powered financial assistant designed for small businesses and SMEs.
ProtoPie — Prototyping interactions as easy as pie ProtoPie is an easy but powerful software that allows designers and engineers to plan, communicate, and demonstrate an interactive mobile product. Build a sophisticated prototype without any coding, but leveraging all the native mobile device features. The powerful capabilities are already recognized andadopted by the global top brands and such as Google, Microsoft, R/GA, and Ideo.

Fast Ventures is a venture capital investment firm.

Investment focus

Health Care, Apps, E-Commerce
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
South Korea, United States

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Bind — Bind is a start-up that operates the mobile and PC version of 'Athler'.
Doers — Doers is an influencer commerce platform that offers several services for connecting influencers and companies.
23rd Century Children — THE NEXT ENTERTAINMENT

GC holding company, which operates pharmaceutical, biotechnology, distribution system, life insurance, and healthcare entities.

Investment focus

Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical
Series B, Series A, Seed
South Korea, Canada, United States

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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.

BNK Venture Capital is an investment firm.

Investment focus

Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence
Series A, Series B, Seed
South Korea, Kuwait

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Finda Auto — Finda Auto is an internal business of Finda, a finance company that specializes in financing.
AIDIN ROBOTICS — AIDIN ROBOTICS redefine interactive sensors. Advanced force/torque sensor, proximity sensor for human-robot collaboration.
Korea Precision Materials Industry — Korea Precision Materials Industry is a manufacturer of next-generation composite materials used for weight reduction.

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.

Investment focus

Software, Health Care, Information Technology
Series A, Seed, Series B
South Korea, United States, Vietnam

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AI SPERA — AI Spera provides AI driven security based on cyber threat intelligence
Tiro — Tiro is an AI-powered note-taking service designed to capture and summarize multilingual conversations in real-time, allowing users to focus on the conversation rather than note-taking.
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.

Wonik Investment Partners, formerly known as Hanmi Technology Investment Co., Ltd., is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in incubation, start-up, early and mid-stage companies, growth capital and corporate restructuring. The firm prefers to invest in gaming contents, electronic components, computer,telecommunications equipment, petroleum, energy, machinery and equipment industries. It seeks to exit through an IPO or merger and acquisition. Wonik Investment Partners was established in 1997 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Investment focus

Health Care, Biotechnology, Manufacturing
Series B, Series A, Seed
South Korea, United States, United Kingdom

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XCENA(formerly MetisX) — MetisX is a startup firm that develops intelligent memory and memory-centric computing architectures based on CXL.
Willog — Start control your product quality in transit proactively with Willog! Take back control over your products anytime anywhere!
Hurotics — Hurotics is a company with deep-tech technology related to human-robot fusion.Hurotix's wearable robots, notably the 'H-Flex', are modular and give personalized support based on the user's demands, assisting users in overcoming physical restrictions.

DS Asset Management is a firm that invests in listed companies and venture firms.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Software, E-Commerce
Series A, Series B, Series C
South Korea, United States, Japan

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AIMMO — AIMMO is the developer of a data annotation platform with custom workflow designs, labeler analytics, and real-time communication functions. The company was founded in 2016 by SeungTaek Oh and is headquartered in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
GOPIZZA — GOPIZZA is a food and beverage company based in Mapo.
IDID — IDID provides an entertainment platform designed to host short-form entertainment content. The company provides a short-form social entertainment platform that can generate content by superimposing different images on different sound sources.

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