# FuturePlay

> FuturePlay is a VC fund backing Artificial Intelligence and Software. See 251 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Total investments: 251
- Last investment: Aug 2026
- Lead investor: 25%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureplay
- Website: http://www.futureplay.co
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futureplay.co

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.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for FuturePlay. Shizune tracks 12 team members at FuturePlay. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/futureplay-co?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 31 | 12% |
| Software | 30 | 12% |
| Information Technology | 25 | 10% |
| Robotics | 20 | 8% |
| Health Care | 15 | 6% |

195 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 134 | 53% |
| Series A | 38 | 15% |
| Series B | 18 | 7% |
| Pre-Seed | 9 | 4% |
| Angel | 4 | 2% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| South Korea | 136 | 54% |
| United States | 17 | 7% |
| Singapore | 3 | 1% |
| Vietnam | 1 | 0% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0% |

7 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hoseok JUNG | CLO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hoseok-jung |
| Choi Jae-woong | Director | 12 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/choi-jae-woong |
| Danny Yoon | CIPO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/danny-yoon |
| Hyeong su Park | Senior Reviewer | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hyeong-su-park |
| Jung-hee Ryu | Partner and CEO | 19 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jung-hee-ryu |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UpcycleX | UpcycleX develops standardized, electricity-based production modules. |  | Seed | Aug 04, 2026 |  |
| Newble AI | 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 | 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 | 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 | Asteromorph is an artificial intelligence (AI) research startup for the development of scientific superintelligence | $31.3M | Seed | May 29, 2026 |  |
| WIRobotics | 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 | 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 | 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 | Search OS automates SEO/GEO setup, prompt-keyword DB prioritization, and programmatic SEO/GEO deployment in a single workflow. |  | Seed | Mar 17, 2026 |  |
| QSTEM | 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 |  |

10 of 251 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Shinhan Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/shinhan-capital) — VC Fund, 30 deals together
- [KB Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kbinvest) — VC Fund, 19 deals together
- [KDB Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kdb-capital) — VC Fund, 19 deals together
- [BonAngels Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bon-angels) — VC Fund, 11 deals together
- [Kakao Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kakao-ventures) — VC Fund, 10 deals together
- [Mirae Asset Venture Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mirae-asset-venture-investment) — VC Fund, 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.

### How do I contact FuturePlay?

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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.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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