# TIPS Program

> TIPS Program is a VC fund in Gangneung backing Artificial Intelligence and Software. See 1,331 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Gangneung, South Korea
- Total investments: 1,331
- Last investment: Aug 2026
- Lead investor: 66%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tips-town/
- Website: http://www.jointips.or.kr/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jointips/

TIPS Program is a VC fund in Gangneung focused on Artificial Intelligence and Software. The TIPS program is a technology start-up support system that selects start-up teams with technological items led by the private sector.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 262 | 20% |
| Software | 188 | 14% |
| Information Technology | 154 | 12% |
| Health Care | 134 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 118 | 9% |

492 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grant | 589 | 44% |
| Seed | 330 | 25% |
| Non-equity Assistance | 278 | 21% |
| Pre-Seed | 87 | 7% |
| Funding Round | 16 | 1% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| South Korea | 1190 | 89% |
| United States | 30 | 2% |
| Vietnam | 2 | 0% |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 0% |
| China | 1 | 0% |

8 countries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dason | Dason is a manufacturer of medical materials that develops and produces high-quality products designed for direct application to the skin, serving healthcare and medical needs with a focus on safety, comfort, and reliable performance. | $563.7K | Grant | Aug 06, 2026 |  |
| Limpid | Limpid is a Bio pet food startup. It set new standards in pet nutrition through continuous innovation. | $1.1M | Grant | Aug 05, 2026 |  |
| Gossok | Gossok is a logistics and delivery service provider based in Seoul, offering same-day delivery solutions through a network of local hubs and transportation systems. Operating under A.P Express Co., Ltd., the company focuses on fast, reliable shipping services, enabling efficient last-mile logistics for businesses and customers with time-sensitivedelivery needs. | $1.1M | Grant | Aug 05, 2026 |  |
| SuperDisco | SuperDisco is a digital studio and marketing operating partner that focuses on building and improving clients’ online presence. The company provides branding and identity services including brand strategy, logo design, brand voice, and visual guidelines. It designs and develops custom, responsive websites with attention to structure, usability, andperformance. SuperDisco also delivers social media marketing services such as content strategy, community management, paid campaigns, and analytics. In addition, it offers SEO and content marketing covering keyword research, on-page optimization, content creation, and link building. Its work spans projects for direct-to-consumer and other brands across multiple industries. |  | Grant | Aug 03, 2026 |  |
| Eizen | Eizen is a next-generation ophthalmic drug development company dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing innovative therapies that address a wide range of eye diseases, with the goal of improving vision health and enhancing patients' quality of life. |  | Grant | Aug 03, 2026 |  |
| Deep Plant | Deep Plant is a food tech startup based on self-developed protein degradation technology and data analysis technology, in the meat industry. |  | Grant | Jul 29, 2026 |  |
| BioApp | BioApp is a biotechnology company that aims to provide a plant-derived genetically modified subunit vaccine for swine fever prevention. The company conducts research and development of plant-based green vaccine products for swine fever and African swine fever, as well as human medicines like Corona 19. | $2M | Grant | Jul 28, 2026 |  |
| PX Premed | PX Premed is a precision medicine company dedicated to advancing personalized patient care by developing innovative healthcare solutions that leverage precision diagnostics, data-driven insights, and individualized treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and make personalized medicine more accessible to patients worldwide. | $751K | Grant | Jul 24, 2026 |  |
| Wit Global | Wit Global is an AI-based smart tourism solutions company that leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation to enhance travel experiences, optimize tourism operations, and provide personalized, efficient, and sustainable solutions for travelers, businesses, and destinations worldwide. | $545.2K | Grant | Jul 23, 2026 |  |
| Gongcar | Gongcar is a B2B service startup that provides innovative solutions and operational support to rental car operators, helping them streamline fleet management, improve customer service, and enhance overall business efficiency. | $1M | Grant | Jul 23, 2026 |  |

10 of 1,331 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [TIPS Program](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/korea-tech-incubator-program-for-startup) — VC Fund, 110 deals together
- [Ministry of SMEs and Startups](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ministry-of-smes-and-startups) — VC Fund, 13 deals together
- [Sunbo Angel Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sunbo-angel-partners) — VC Fund, 8 deals together
- [Bigbang Angels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bigbang-angels-inc) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [Bluepoint](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bluepoint-partners-2) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [InfoBank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/infobank) — VC Fund, 6 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does TIPS Program invest in?

TIPS Program invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Information Technology startups, most often at Grant and Seed stage. Most of the 1,331 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Korea. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did TIPS Program last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for TIPS Program closed in Aug 2026. Shizune tracks 1,331 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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