Ilshin Investment
VC Fund
Seoul, South Korea
Ilshin Investment is a venture capital firm producing cotton yarn for small and medium enterprise establishments act. The firm has invested in numerous companies within IT manufacturing, IT service, electronic components, and biotechnology, enduring through various venture capital cycles. It also invested in the consumer retail sector and achievedstrong returns by utilizing advanced management techniques.Additionally, through many innovative investments in film, music, television, performing arts and other entertainment sectors, Ilshin has contributed significantly to the growth of the cultural industry in Korea. The firm has provided its portfolio companies with hands-on added value to be able to contribute to the long-term sustainability of their businesses.Ilshin Investment was founded in 1990 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
- Total investments:
- 6
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 17%
Last updated:
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Industries Ilshin Investment invests in
Stages Ilshin Investment invests in
Countries Ilshin Investment invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
4 more contacts available
Round size
- Series A
- $208k–$13M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Fashion 1 (17%)
- Fitness 1 (17%)
- Seafood 1 (17%)
- Software 1 (17%)
- Training 1 (17%)
Stage
- Series A 5 (83%)
- Series B 1 (17%)
Country
- South Korea 4 (67%)
- Singapore 2 (33%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JungSoo Kim
President and CEO
|
President and CEO | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Draftype
|
DraftType provides an online platform called 'DraftType Studio,' which allows users to design brand models and create other forms of content such as product photographs and marketing materials. The company's technology drastically lowers the expenses associated with brand model contracts and utilization, making it affordable to bothsmall and medium-sized enterprises and huge brands. The platform is currently used by over 3,500 sellers and significant companies from many industries, including fashion, cosmetics, and other goods. | $207.6K / Series A / Dec 24, 2025 | |
Buffett Seoul
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Buffett Seoul provides group physical training services in order to provide a unique fitness experience. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.. | $6.8M / Series B / Nov 25, 2025 | |
Lala Stations
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Lala Stations provides customized live total solutions for brand companies from live content creation and sales centered on live SaaS. | $6.8M / Series A / May 23, 2023 | |
HT Beyond
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HT Beyond provides IoT solutions. | $6.7M / Series A / Nov 16, 2022 | |
Green Li-ion
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Green Li-ion is a deep clean technology that solves the existential risk to the precious metals industry and the environment. Its patented deep technology is Cleaner, Faster, and 4x more profitable than current Lithium-Ion Battery recycling and the only technology to fully Rejuvenate the battery cathode. It was founded in 2020 and is based inSingapore. | $11.6M / Series A / Jan 27, 2022 | |
Shiok Meats
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Shiok Meats is cellular aquaculture and cell-based meat company. With a mission to bring clean and healthy meats and seafood by harvesting from cells instead of animals. Shiok Meats brings cell-based crustacean meats that are animal-, health- and environment-friendly.Shiok Meats was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Central Region,Singapore. | $12.6M / Series A / Sep 29, 2020 |
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1 deal together
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1 deal together
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1 deal together
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FAQ
What does Ilshin Investment invest in?
Ilshin Investment invests primarily in Fashion, Fitness and Seafood startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Korea. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Ilshin Investment's check size?
Ilshin Investment typically joins rounds of $208k–$13M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Ilshin Investment participates in.
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Who are the partners at Ilshin Investment?
The team at Ilshin Investment includes JungSoo Kim (President and CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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