FuturePlay
VC Fund
Seoul, South Korea
FuturePlay is an accelerator and early-stage investor specialized in deep tech startups. Founded in 2014 in Seoul, South Korea, FuturePlay have invested in 55 deep tech, mainly South Korea's startups and about one third of them are US-based startups.FuturePlay is expanding target regions to Southeast Asia like Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan,and Hong Kong. It also plays a role of LP of some tech-focused funds like 500 Kimchi (500Startups' Korean Fund) and Zeroth.ai (http://zeroth.ai/). FuturePlay is venture-backed mainly from global enterprises such as CISCO, DeNA, LG, NHN, SK Planet.FuturePlay has two acceleration program, TechUP and TechUP+. TechUP is annual batch program which is a kind of company-building with deep tech engineers. TechUP+ is a co-acceleration program with large enterprise specialized in a particular industry like food, beauty, energy, etc. The first TechUP+ is sponsored by AmorePacific, the number one cosmetic company in Asia, and is running now with 5 beauty tech startups.
- Total investments:
- 251
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 25%
Last updated:
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Industries FuturePlay invests in
Stages FuturePlay invests in
Countries FuturePlay invests in
Contacts
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Hoseok JUNG
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Choi Jae-woong
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Danny Yoon
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Hyeong su Park
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Artificial Intelligence 31 (12%)
- Software 30 (12%)
- Information Technology 25 (10%)
- Robotics 20 (8%)
- Health Care 15 (6%)
Stage
- Seed 134 (53%)
- Series A 38 (15%)
- Series B 18 (7%)
- Pre-Seed 9 (4%)
- Angel 4 (2%)
Country
- South Korea 136 (54%)
- United States 17 (7%)
- Singapore 3 (1%)
- Vietnam 1 (0%)
- Switzerland 1 (0%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Hoseok JUNG
CLO
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CLO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Choi Jae-woong
Director
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Director | Total investments: 12 | Find email | |
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Danny Yoon
CIPO
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CIPO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Hyeong su Park
Senior Reviewer
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Senior Reviewer | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Jung-hee Ryu
Partner and CEO
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Partner and CEO | Total investments: 19 | Find email | |
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Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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UpcycleX
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UpcycleX develops standardized, electricity-based production modules. | Seed / Aug 04, 2026 | |
Newble AI
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Neuble is an innovative medical AI solution company that provides MRI-level precise brain information by integrating artificial intelligence technology into CT images. | $269.7K / Seed / Jul 16, 2026 | |
NeoAcro Robotics
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NeoAcro Robotics is a physical AI robot automation startup that develops advanced robotic automation solutions for industrial sites, helping manufacturers improve operational efficiency, productivity, safety, and the automation of complex industrial processes. | $331.3K / Seed / Jul 09, 2026 | |
Rosota
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Rosota develops an entire technology stack in-house, including data collecting devices, AI models, and real-world robotic deployment. | $966.4K / Seed / Jul 02, 2026 | |
Asteromorph
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Asteromorph is an artificial intelligence (AI) research startup for the development of scientific superintelligence | $31.3M / Seed / May 29, 2026 | |
WIRobotics
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WIRobotics is a Wearable robot that lessen physical demands on your body to safely allow active motion. | $63.5M / Series B / May 15, 2026 | |
Roai
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Roai is a cutting-edge company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous manufacturing solutions powered by artificial intelligence and robotics. | $8.8M / Series A / Apr 30, 2026 | |
Searchdoc
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Searchdoc is a large-scale AI startup specializing in advanced document and drawing analysis, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning technologies to extract insights, automate workflows, and enhance data interpretation across various industries. | $2M / Seed / Apr 27, 2026 | |
Search OS
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Search OS automates SEO/GEO setup, prompt-keyword DB prioritization, and programmatic SEO/GEO deployment in a single workflow. | Seed / Mar 17, 2026 | |
QSTEM
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Qstem is a biotech business that specializes in stem cell technologies for hair loss treatments and other bio-healthcare solutions. | $1.5M / Seed / Feb 20, 2026 | |
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Co-Investors
Shinhan Capital
30 deals together
KB Investment
19 deals together
KDB Capital
19 deals together
BonAngels Venture Partners
11 deals together
Kakao Ventures
10 deals together
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
10 deals together
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FAQ
What does FuturePlay invest in?
FuturePlay invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 251 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Korea. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at FuturePlay?
The team at FuturePlay includes Hoseok JUNG (CLO), Choi Jae-woong (Director) and Danny Yoon (CIPO), among 12 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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