Kolon Investment
VC Fund
Seoul, South Korea
Kolon Investment is a VC fund in Seoul focused on Biotechnology and Software. Kolon Investment, Inc. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in buyouts, mezzanine, corporate restructuring, growth capital, and turnaround investment. It prefers to invest in electronic components, petroleum, energy, computer, and telecommunications equipment. The firm primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, and Gyeongbuk. Kolon Investment, Inc. was established in 2000 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. Source: Businessweek
- Total investments:
- 123
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 8%
Last updated:
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Industries Kolon Investment invests in
Stages Kolon Investment invests in
Countries Kolon Investment invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Seed
- $1.2M–$18M
- Series A
- $2.4M–$11M
- Series B
- $5.1M–$24M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Biotechnology 17 (14%)
- Software 15 (12%)
- Artificial Intelligence 15 (12%)
- Information Technology 13 (11%)
- Pharmaceutical 12 (10%)
Stage
- Series A 53 (43%)
- Series B 39 (32%)
- Seed 7 (6%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 7 (6%)
- Series C 6 (5%)
Country
- South Korea 94 (76%)
- India 2 (2%)
- Indonesia 1 (1%)
- United States 1 (1%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sang-Jun Ahn
CEO
|
CEO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Yang Seung-rak
Director
|
Director | Total investments: 2 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turing is a representative AI learning platform for math education. | $5.1M / Series B / Sep 01, 2026 | ||
| iHW is an AI semiconductor company that develops ultra-low-power analog AI chips using Analog Compute-in-Memory (ACiM) technology for mobile and edge devices. The company builds analog-digital computing architectures to improve power efficiency and performance in on-device AI processing. | $37.1M / Series A / Aug 19, 2026 | ||
| Bunker Kids is a startup that provides solutions optimized for achieving personal health goals using data and algorithms. | $10.6M / Series A / Aug 11, 2026 | ||
| StepLab is a microsatellite systems company specializing in space mechanism technology, developing innovative satellite platforms and advanced aerospace solutions that support efficient satellite deployment, in-orbit operations, and a wide range of commercial and scientific space missions. | $7.7M / Series A / Aug 05, 2026 | ||
| The SMC Group is a social marketing company. | $13M / Jun 18, 2026 | ||
| Nexusbe is a manufacturer of atomic layer equipment technology intended to provide vacuum deposition equipment. | $7.2M / Series C / Jun 18, 2026 | ||
| Promedius is a MedTech startup, based in Seoul, Korea, focusing on optimizing radiologists workflow of medical imaging interpretation to drive improved patient outcomes. Our platform, AIdant, is providing an AI-enabled medical imaging cloud solution for individual doctors, medical institutions, and teleradiology centers. We believe ourcomprehensive zero-footprint AI solution can cover the geographic issues, after-hour issues, and lack of the radiologists issue in the diagnostic imaging market. | $14M / Series B / Jun 05, 2026 | ||
| Dnotitia is a pioneering AI (Artificial Intelligence) company driving innovative value by integrating AI and data. Founded in October 2023, Dnotitia specializes in developing; Seahorse, a high-performance vector database powered by its proprietary Vector Data Processing Units (VDPU), and Mnemos, a cutting-edge service solution for Large LanguageModels (LLMs). The company also leads the development of sLMs (Small Language Models) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, crucial for advancing generative AI technologies and positioning itself at the forefront of AI technology. | $63.4M / Series A / Apr 21, 2026 | ||
| XYZ is an retail-tech startup that develops AI-based service robots and automation systems designed for use in commercial and everyday environments. The company builds robotic technologies that integrate hardware, software, and digital interfaces to automate tasks in areas such as food preparation, retail operations, and building services. Itssolutions combine robotics, artificial intelligence, and connected platforms to support unmanned or semi-automated service experiences within physical spaces. The company offers robotic systems that perform tasks such as automated beverage preparation, self-service food production, and customer interaction within retail or hospitality environments. These systems can integrate with mobile ordering, digital payment, and pickup workflows, enabling automated service processes from ordering to product delivery. The robots are designed to operate continuously while managing repetitive operational tasks typically performed by human staff.XYZ also develops building-level automation solutions that use delivery robots capable of navigating multiple floors and indoor spaces. Through a robot building solution platform, the company connects robots with building infrastructure and digital management systems to enable services such as in-building delivery and automated logistics. These systems allow operators to manage robots and service workflows across large indoor facilities. | $8.7M / Series B / Mar 09, 2026 | ||
| True Balance is a digital wallet owned and operated by Balancehero India Private Limited (BHI), that enables users to access utility bill payment, loan recharge, insurance, and other financial products. With 70 million users, True Balance aims to serve India with utility payments financial platform for the unbanked users to serve their money forliving requirements. Affinit is a non-banking financial company (NBFC) licensed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), provides digital financial services through TrueBalance.It was launched in 2014 by Mr. Charlie Lee as CEO, an alumnus of the University of Chicago. | $21.9M / Series E / Feb 10, 2026 | ||
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FAQ
What does Kolon Investment invest in?
Kolon Investment invests primarily in Biotechnology, Software and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 123 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Korea. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Kolon Investment invest in?
Kolon Investment typically joins rounds of $1.2M–$18M at Seed, $2.4M–$11M at Series A and $5.1M–$24M at Series B. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Kolon Investment's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Kolon Investment took part in.
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Who are the partners at Kolon Investment?
The team at Kolon Investment includes Sang-Jun Ahn (CEO) and Yang Seung-rak (Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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