# Hybe IM

> Hybe IM is a VC fund in Seoul backing Gaming, Content and Animation. See 2 investments, round sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Feb 2025
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Hybe IM is a VC fund in Seoul focused on Gaming and Content. HYBE INTERACTIVE MEDIA (HYBE IM) is broadening the scope of HYBE's entertainment offerings by creating games and publishing them for people all over the world. HYBE IM creates numerous contents and services by combining cutting-edge interactive media technology with music, artists, and entertainment components, resulting in new viewpoints andexperiences.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gaming | 1 | 50% |
| Content | 1 | 50% |
| Animation | 1 | 50% |
| Online Games | 1 | 50% |
| Content Creators | 1 | 50% |

6 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 50% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 50% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jung Woo-yong | CEO | 1 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Markoville | Markoville is an entertainment content company that develops animation, games, comics, and character-based intellectual property (IP) using a media-mix strategy. It focuses on creating fun, family-friendly characters and storytelling content across multiple platforms. | $3.1M | Series A | Feb 07, 2025 |  |
| Aqua Tree | Aquatree develops online and mobile role-playing games, focused on large-scale MMORPG titles using Unreal Engine 5. The company is developing “Architect: Land of Exiles,” featuring open-world exploration, action combat, and cross-platform gameplay systems. | $22.7M | Corporate Round | Aug 30, 2023 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [KC Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kc-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Kona Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kona-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Laguna Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/laguna-investment) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [SmartStudy Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/smartstudy-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Hybe IM invest in?

Hybe IM invests primarily in Gaming, Content and Animation startups, most often at Series A and Corporate Round stage. Most of the 2 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 Hybe IM?

The team at Hybe IM includes Jung Woo-yong (CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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