# Telechips

> Telechips is a VC fund in Seoul backing Database and Wireless. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Apr 2025
- Lead investor: 67%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/telechips-inc/
- Website: http://www.telechips.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/telechips.inc/

Telechips is a VC fund in Seoul focused on Database and Wireless. Since Telechips was founded in October 1999, it has been a leading fabless company in Korea introducing market leading products with cutting edge technology. Telechips developed the world’s only digital based Caller ID Chip in 2000 and released the world’s first product with real-time MP3 recording and play function a year after. In 2003, itintroduced a built-in USB Host function and various codecs and external storage device support function. Telechips has been supplying its products based on constant technology innovation to each leading companies in the wide range of application markets including wired and wireless phones, portable MP3 players, car / home audios, mobile phones and mobile TVs.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Telechips. Shizune tracks 1 team members at Telechips. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/telechips?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Database | 1 | 33% |
| Wireless | 1 | 33% |
| Automotive | 1 | 33% |
| Electronics | 1 | 33% |
| Semiconductor | 1 | 33% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 2 | 67% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| South Korea | 2 | 67% |
| United States | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jangkyu Lee | President & CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jangkyu-lee |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ratel Semiconductor | Ratel Semiconductor is an operator of a semiconductor company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance, cost-effective, and high-quality semiconductor products. The company is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving demands of the technology industry. |  | Seed | Apr 09, 2025 |  |
| Dnotitia | 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. | $14.6M | Seed | Dec 10, 2024 |  |
| Aura Intelligent Systems | Aura Intelligent Systems provides solutions in the fields of radio technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence.​ Its patented technology provides 5D situational awareness without the harmful effects of interference, jamming, and multipath. Their technology is based on a 5G hardware architecture and intelligent software that can be programmed. |  | Corporate Round | Mar 19, 2024 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [BonAngels Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bon-angels) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Elohim Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/elohim-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [FuturePlay](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/futureplay-co) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [HB Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hb-investment) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [KB Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kbinvest) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [KDB Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kdb-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Telechips invest in?

Telechips invests primarily in Database, Wireless and Automotive startups, most often at Seed and Corporate Round stage. Most of the 3 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 Telechips?

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### Who are the partners at Telechips?

The team at Telechips includes Jangkyu Lee (President & CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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