Douglas Guen
CEO & Founder @ Primer
San Francisco, United States
Douglas Guen is a seed investor at Primer in San Francisco focused on Retail and Lifestyle. Douglas Guen is the CEO and Founder of Primer. He previously worked at INICIS as a Founder and CEO. Douglas Guen attended Kyungpook National University.
- Total investments:
- 14
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Douglas Guen invests in
Stages Douglas Guen invests in
Countries Douglas Guen invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Seed
- $100k–$726k
- Angel
- $100k–$520k
- Pre-Seed
- $50k–$336k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Retail 2 (14%)
- Lifestyle 2 (14%)
- E-Commerce 2 (14%)
- Beauty 1 (7%)
- Mobile 1 (7%)
Stage
- Seed 3 (21%)
- Angel 3 (21%)
- Pre-Seed 2 (14%)
- Funding Round 1 (7%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (7%)
Country
- United States 4 (29%)
- South Korea 3 (21%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Recycled scrap metal sales business, Professional team with 20 years successful career in the global scrap metal market | $100K / Seed / Aug 02, 2023 | ||
| Melixir creates plant-based skin and body care products rooted in Korean wellness culture. Inspired by the power of Asian medicinal plants, we make quality products that are effective for sensitive skin. We support environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions. 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Certified B Corp. | $100K / Angel / Aug 31, 2018 | ||
| Melixir creates plant-based skin and body care products rooted in Korean wellness culture. Inspired by the power of Asian medicinal plants, we make quality products that are effective for sensitive skin. We support environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions. 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Certified B Corp. | $50K / Pre-Seed / May 01, 2018 | ||
| 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. | $726.3K / Seed / Dec 02, 2016 | ||
| Soomgo supports interactions across categories such as education, home maintenance, event-related work, and personal services. It enables users to search for and engage providers for specific tasks, while service providers list and manage their offerings through the platform. Soomgo is a local services marketplace. | $336K / Pre-Seed / May 31, 2016 | ||
| Primer (프라이머) is a startup accelerator that the partners are all entrepreneurs based in Korea. The company started Jan 2010.The company forms groups called “PrimerClub Members” by selecting potential entrepreneurs, invest seed fund and provides them with mentoring and other support services to help ensure successful outcomes in their newventures. | $8.5M / Venture - Series Unknown / Sep 01, 2015 | ||
| Soomgo supports interactions across categories such as education, home maintenance, event-related work, and personal services. It enables users to search for and engage providers for specific tasks, while service providers list and manage their offerings through the platform. Soomgo is a local services marketplace. | $93.2K / Pre-Seed / Apr 30, 2015 | ||
| DearMissJ is more than a jewelry brand. It is a movement. Empowering women, challenging the current fashion industry and improving the way we look and feel. We offer handmade, one-of-a-kind, high quality jewelry items for stylish & confident women everywhere. Website: www.dearmissj.com iOS: DearMissJ app | $150K / Angel / Feb 18, 2015 | ||
| Based in Los Angeles, RushOrder is a food ordering technology company, focused on building the best mobile platform to connect hungry users with a uniquely curated restaurant network. RushOrder is built by an entrepreneurial team of hard-working and creative individuals, who truly care about making something that people will love. Establishedin 2013, RushOrder launched its full services to the public late 2014. | Seed / Jan 20, 2015 | ||
| Primer (프라이머) is a startup accelerator that the partners are all entrepreneurs based in Korea. The company started Jan 2010.The company forms groups called “PrimerClub Members” by selecting potential entrepreneurs, invest seed fund and provides them with mentoring and other support services to help ensure successful outcomes in their newventures. | $1.5M / Jan 01, 2015 | ||
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Co-Investors
About Primer
Primer (프라이머) is a startup accelerator that the partners are all entrepreneurs based in Korea. The company started Jan 2010.The company forms groups called “PrimerClub Members” by selecting potential entrepreneurs, invest seed fund and provides them with mentoring and other support services to help ensure successful outcomes in their newventures.
Primer Contacts
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Douglas Guen
CEO & Founder
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Kiha Lee
Partner
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FAQ
What does Douglas Guen invest in?
Douglas Guen invests primarily in Retail, Lifestyle and E-Commerce startups, most often at Seed and Angel stage. Most of the 14 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Douglas Guen's check size?
Douglas Guen typically joins rounds of $100k–$726k at Seed, $100k–$520k at Angel and $50k–$336k at Pre-Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Douglas Guen participates in.
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When did Douglas Guen last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Douglas Guen closed in Aug 2023. Shizune tracks 14 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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