Top 50 Restaurants Startup Investors in South Korea (August 2026)
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| Investor | Relevant Deals | Geography | Stage | Focus | Round Size |
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Kingospring
VC Fund
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3 | South Korea | Seed, Pre-Seed | Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Travel | $14k–$1.4M |
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Woowa Bros
VC Fund
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3 | South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore | Seed, Series B, Series A | Food and Beverage, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics | $520k–$18M |
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KNet Investment Partners
VC Fund
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2 | South Korea, United States, China | Series A, Seed | Manufacturing, Information Technology, Gaming | $743k–$14M |
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HITEJINRO CO
VC Fund
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2 | South Korea, Japan, United States | Seed, Series A, Series B | E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Agriculture | $144k–$7.4M |
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Enlight Ventures
VC Fund
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2 | South Korea, Indonesia | Seed, Series A, Series B | Manufacturing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence | $392k–$20M |
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Timewise Investment
VC Fund
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2 | South Korea, United States, Russian Federation | Series A, Series B, Seed | Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology | $3k–$29M |
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Industrial Bank of Korea
VC Fund
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2 | South Korea, United States, China | Series A, Series B, Seed | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology | $166k–$28M |
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Mega Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, India, Pakistan | Series A, Series B | E-Commerce, Apps, Biotechnology | $1.4M–$27M |
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Altos Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, Canada | Series A, Series B, Series C | Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services | $2.1M–$60M |
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SmartStudy Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series A, Seed, Series B | Software, Media and Entertainment, Marketing | $351k–$8.4M |
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We Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, Singapore | Series A, Seed, Series B | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology | $729k–$19M |
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Sazze Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, Japan | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed | Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence | $200k–$22M |
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IMM Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, Japan | Series A, Series B, Series C | Health Care, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence | $3M–$72M |
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Translink Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, Singapore | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed | Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology | $150k–$12M |
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Korea Credit Guarantee Fund
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, China | Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown | Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software | $198k–$15M |
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AIP Asset Management
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A, Seed | E-Commerce, News, Retail | $3M–$5.2M |
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Wadiz
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Seed, Series A, Equity Crowdfunding | E-Commerce, Retail, Sales | $1k–$3.3M |
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Hana Financial Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, Singapore, India | Series A, Series B, Seed | Biotechnology, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence | $213k–$26M |
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InfoBank
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, South Africa, United States | Seed, Series A, Series B | Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software | $100k–$16M |
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Humax Holdings
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series A, Series B, Seed | Information Technology, Rental, Robotics | $1.9M–$24M |
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Korea Investment Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, China | Series A, Series B, Seed | Biotechnology, Information Technology, Health Care | $1.2M–$52M |
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KDB Infrastructure Investments Asset Management
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United Kingdom | Series A, Seed | Wellness, Food and Beverage, Art | $541k–$7.6M |
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Hanwha Investment & Securities
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series A, Series B, Series C | Biotechnology, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical | $1.6M–$26M |
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Hana Securities
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series A, Series B, Series C | Information Technology, Software, Manufacturing | $2.3M–$25M |
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The Wells Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, Singapore, United States | Series A, Series B, Seed | Artificial Intelligence, Apps, Health Care | $289k–$16M |
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Widus Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, Singapore, United States | Seed, Series A, Debt Financing | Gaming, PC Games, Robotics | $2.4M–$35M |
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DS Asset Management
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, Japan | Series B, Series A, Series C | Biotechnology, Information Technology, Medical | $37k–$51M |
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Shinhan Capital
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, India | Series A, Seed, Series B | Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce | $347k–$18M |
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Behi Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A, Seed, Series B | Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing | $680k–$7.4M |
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Future Science and Technology Holdings
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Seed, Series A | Biotechnology, Health Care, Food and Beverage | $223k–$6.7M |
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Chungnam National University
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Seed | Software, Ticketing, Advertising | $36k–$223k |
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BeHigh Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Seed, Series A, Series B | Health Care, Manufacturing, Apps | $251k–$21M |
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Shinhan Alternative Investment Management
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series A, Series B, Seed | Apps, Education, E-Learning | $776k–$19M |
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Eveo Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A | Apps, Grocery, Restaurants | |
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Mirae Life Resources
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Seed | Cooking, Restaurants | |
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HL Holdings
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series B, Series A, Seed | Automotive, Apps, SaaS | $1M–$16M |
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MYSC
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, China, France | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed | Food and Beverage, Health Care, E-Commerce | |
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Nau IB Capital
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A, Series B, Seed | Information Technology, Food and Beverage, Software | $1k–$26M |
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GS Retail
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, Iraq, United States | Series A, Seed, Series B | Food and Beverage, Apps, Robotics | $186k–$17M |
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Intervalue Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown | Software, Automotive, Information Technology | $1k–$32M |
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CJ Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series A, Seed, Series B | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology | $379k–$21M |
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Ascendo Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, Taiwan | Seed, Series A, Series B | E-Commerce, Information Technology, Medical | $2.8k–$21M |
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NH Investment & Securities
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, India | Series B, Series C, Series A | Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical | $3k–$45M |
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SL Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series A, Series B, Seed | Biotechnology, Medical, Software | $2k–$27M |
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Mirae Asset Venture Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, India | Series A, Series B, Seed | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology | $924k–$54M |
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Yewon Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Seed | Restaurants, Food Delivery, Food and Beverage | |
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Solaire Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A | Apps, Music, Events | $3.5M–$4M |
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Korea Investment & Securities
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States | Series B, Series C, Series A | Biotechnology, Software, Health Care | $1.4M–$45M |
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Bilanx Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A, Series C, Series B | Food and Beverage, Artificial Intelligence, Chemical | $694k–$9.8M |
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Hyundai Technology Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, Iraq, United States | Series A, Series B, Seed | Manufacturing, Robotics, Information Technology | $816k–$17M |
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Kingospring is a venture capital firm based in Seongnam-si, South Korea.
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- Industry: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Travel
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 21
- Round size: Seed $14k–$1.4M
- Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Sofcle — Sofkle holds a patented technology for a unique and environmentally friendly method of manufacturing natural mineral calcium balls by utilizing clam shells—a readily available and sustainable natural resource—as a recyclable material.
- Save the Farms — Carbon refining solutions that convert organic waste into biochar, renewable energy, and verified carbon assets.
- Textile Design Bank — Textile Design Bank is a textile design trading platform intended to digitally register and license designs for print pattern commercialization. The company's platform provides global print pattern designs and customized colors for each brand and product signature and conducts practical fashion education and employment consulting, enablingtextile designers and fashion brands to efficiently find, evaluate, and obtain design assets that support creative, production, and commercial workflows in the textile design ecosystem.
WOOWA BROS (우아한형제들) is a Korean developer of smartphone applications and advertising platforms. Its service portfolio also includes local marketing and web services solutions and products, such as a sports events app and a food delivery app. WOOWA BROS was established in March 2011 in Seoul, Korea.
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- Industry: Food and Beverage, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
- Stage:Seed, Series B, Series A
- Geography: South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore
Investor stats
- Total investments: 17
- Round size: Seed $520k–$10M; Series A $2.4M–$5M; Series B $4.8M–$18M
- Lead/follow: 12% lead, 88% follow
Portfolio highlights
- lululab — Lumini is a personalized AI skin assistant that analyzes the user’s skin and recommends the best products and services for each user. It examines the facial skin based on six categories: wrinkles,pores, acne, sebum, melasma, and redness simply by taking a photo of the face. It also features an intelligent chatbot within the mobile app that logs andanalyzes user’s lifestyle. It then combines all relevant data to provide a comprehensive skin analysis along with accurate skincare recommendations. Lumini is the first brainchild of lululab, the 22nd spin-off company from Samsung Electronics.
- Shiok Meats — This best online casino Singapore guide ranks the top 10 sites and provides all you need to know to get started.
- Shin Starr presents — Shin Starr presents create, operate, and franchise Korean cuisine-based QSR and fast-casual dining restaurants built around its proprietary robotic kitchen technology and Korean cuisine excellence.It develops and commercializes SPACE+ Technology™, a spatial technology platform brand created by SHIN STARR presents to enhance cooking and foodservicing quality and efficiency.SPACE+ combines and integrates in-house made robotic and network technologies into a flawless autonomous kitchen platform.
K-Net is a venture capital firm.
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- Industry: Manufacturing, Information Technology, Gaming
- Stage:Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, China
Investor stats
- Total investments: 74
- Round size: Seed $743k–$12M; Series A $2.9M–$14M
- Lead/follow: 8% lead, 92% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Awexome Ray — Awexome Ray is a company that manufactures next-generation X-ray generator.
- PaySign — Paysign is a SaaS platform that provides electronic document management and valid e-signature services for businesses. It allows users to create, send, sign, and track contracts online.
- The Muse Entertainment — The Muse Entertainment is a professional entertainment agency.
Going global beyond number one in KOREA, HITEJINRO is grateful for your support.
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- Industry: E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Agriculture
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, Japan, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 27
- Round size: Seed $144k–$1.5M; Series B $3M–$7.4M
- Lead/follow: 48% lead, 52% follow
Portfolio highlights
- FIRMMIT — FIRMMIT is an ag-tech company that optimizes growth data by securing and analyzing agricultural technology data.
- Mr. Dad — Mr. Dad is a seller of food products.
- TMR Founders — TMR Founders is a personal startup platform intended to help entrepreneurs grow. The company's platform offers tools and resources to solve the problems of the offline individual startup market, which has many risk factors due to information asymmetry and is inefficient, helping self-employed entrepreneurs in the start-up process.
Enlight Ventures, one of the fastest growing VCs in the world, invests in early-stage startups with unique and sustainable business models.
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- Industry: Manufacturing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, Indonesia
Investor stats
- Total investments: 87
- Round size: Seed $392k–$3.3M; Series A $1.7M–$14M; Series B $2.7M–$20M
- Lead/follow: 9% lead, 91% follow
Portfolio highlights
- TESOLLO — TESOLLO develops robot and motion presenter products.
- Aigencore — Aigencore is a specialized, advanced technology company focused on tritium solutions, nuclear fusion fuel cycles, and tritium-applied industrial products.
- Stress Solution — Based on unique medical and scientific information and ECG waveforms, Stress Solution creates sound that regulates and initiates the equilibrium of the autonomic nervous system. Currently, Healing Bit is utilizing wearable technology to detect stress in real time. Through this, an autonomous feedback system that uses artificial intelligence topredict individual stress level situations and take preventative measures is being developed.
TIMEWISE INVESTMENT, formerly known as CJ Venture Investment, is a principal investment firm specializing in investments in video broadcasting, animation, movies, culture contents, games, communications equipment, arts, sports, leisure, manufacturing and service, mobile devices and solutions, information technology, SI, web agency, cell therapy andbiotechnology sectors. The firm primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Jeju. CJ Venture Investment was established in 2000 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Russian Federation
Investor stats
- Total investments: 64
- Round size: Seed $3k–$4.3M; Series A $3k–$8.7M; Series B $3M–$29M
- Lead/follow: 5% lead, 95% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Carlet Store — Carlet Bio is a wholesale supplier of packaging solutions.
- Datumo — Datumo got your back!Obtaining the proper data has always been the top issue for many AI labs/companies. To solve this problem, Datumo provides a platform that connects your company to the crowd-workers.It's MORE than just a connection! We passionately research crowd-workers and your project to develop cutting-edge technologies forthe optimized mobile crowd-sourcing.Keep disrupting the world! Just for your project, we are here to maintain the quality, cost-efficiency, or any other burdens related to the data. Datumo was founded in 2018.
- ProxiHealthcare USA — ProxiHealthcare USA is a biotechnology research focused personal and environmental healthcare organization.
Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) is committed to honoring its charter of financing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The Bank has extended the scope of its expertise to provide a comprehensive range of financial services to individual customers in a quest to emerge as a leading financial services group. In pursuit of that goal, IBK is makingevery effort to enhance its competitiveness, achieve balanced growth and strengthen its global presence.The Bank employs around 10,000 staff and operates a distribution network of 612 branches including 12 overseas branches. Providing complementary services, the Bank also operates several subsidiaries: IBK Capital Corporation, IBK-SG Asset Management, IBK System Co., Ltd., and IBK Credit Information Corporation. In 2008, IBK Investment & Securities was launched, focused on meeting the needs of SME customers for services such as IPOs and M&As. Moreover, strategic alliance with Korea Investment Holdings enhances product competitiveness and affiliation with the National Post Office promoting easy customer access to IBK banking services.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, China
Investor stats
- Total investments: 303
- Round size: Seed $166k–$4.5M; Series A $2M–$17M; Series B $4.8M–$28M
- Lead/follow: 7% lead, 93% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Gadget Korea — Gadget korea offers data roaming services.
- Flexell Space — FLEXELL SPACE primarily focuses on the development and manufacturing of space solar cells, aiming to provide differentiated products for our customers in the space industry
- Raion Robotics — Raion Robotics manufactures walking robots for industrial applications and offers prospects in potential industries such as defense, construction, and logistics.
Innovative and Passionate Value Creating Venture Capital
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- Industry: E-Commerce, Apps, Biotechnology
- Stage:Series A, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, India, Pakistan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 32
- Round size: Series A $1.4M–$5.9M; Series B $3.7M–$27M
- Lead/follow: 9% lead, 91% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Balaan — Balaan is a platform that allows you to get the latest luxury goods in just 3 days at a lower price than overseas fasting by contract with European local boutique
- Modern Toy — Modern Toy is a character toy developing company that manufactures and distributes toys for infants, girls, and boys.
- Robo Arete — Robo Arete is a completely automated and robotics enables F&B servicing company with restaurants and takeaways.
We are privileged to invest on behalf of institutional investors, most with charitable, educational, or non-profit missions. Serving entrepreneurs is a calling for us, and we look to partner with companies with an equally strong sense of purpose.
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- Industry: Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Series C
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Canada
Investor stats
- Total investments: 338
- Round size: Series A $2.1M–$30M; Series B $4.3M–$33M; Series C $5.2M–$60M
- Lead/follow: 36% lead, 64% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $450M in 2019
Portfolio highlights
- PureSpace — PureSpace has developed a novel technology in extending shelf-life of fresh products that is applicable to all types of produce along the supply chain. Grocery stores and road transportation is a major application for shelf-life extension.
- NexGenT — Launch Your IT Career in Networking or Cyber Security Online With Our Military Grade Inspired Next Generation Training Programs. Go From Zero To Engineer within 6 months! Zero Up Front Tuition Options Available!
- Channel Talk — Channel Corp. provide a chat platform Channel Talk to create a customer-centric culture.
SmartStudy Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of global entertainment company SmartStudy.
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- Industry: Software, Media and Entertainment, Marketing
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 37
- Round size: Seed $351k–$5.1M; Series A $793k–$8.4M; Series B $3.7M–$7.1M
- Lead/follow: 30% lead, 70% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Mateo AI studio — Mateo AI Studio is an AI‑native studio that conceives, plans, and develops original intellectual property in the fields of film, drama, and animation, executing these projects through an AI‑driven production system.
- Red Brick House — Red Brick House is a specialized South Korean indie game publisher dedicated to discovering, supporting, and publishing innovative independent games, helping talented developers bring creative and engaging gaming experiences to players across domestic and global markets.
- The Muse Entertainment — The Muse Entertainment is a professional entertainment agency.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Singapore
Investor stats
- Total investments: 93
- Round size: Seed $729k–$4.3M; Series A $2.2M–$19M; Series B $3M–$16M
- Lead/follow: 20% lead, 80% follow
Portfolio highlights
- KB-Element — KB-Element is a graphene development and production company that also turns graphene into intermediate items and novel materials.
- ActionPower — ActionPower is an AI-based startup company that offers speech recognition and natural language processing technology services.
- Automata — Automata builds ontology-driven enterprise systems that execute. Zenith verifies decisions, grades knowledge, and turns institutional memory into software you can run.
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- Industry: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Japan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 164
- Round size: Seed $200k–$4.5M; Pre-Seed $200k–$2.8M; Series A $334k–$22M
- Lead/follow: 22% lead, 78% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $127M in 2021
Portfolio highlights
- Acro — Main - ACRO
- Upstage — Upstage AI develops artificial intelligence technologies focused on large language models and document processing systems designed to support enterprise workflows. Its platform includes tools that convert unstructured data such as PDFs, scans, and emails into structured, machine-readable formats, enabling downstream analysis and automation. Thecompany also provides models like its Solar LLM, which are optimized for tasks such as text generation, information extraction, and question answering within business environments. Its solutions are applied across industries including finance, healthcare, insurance, and manufacturing to handle tasks like document parsing, data extraction, and workflow automation. Additionally, its services can be deployed through APIs, cloud environments, or on-premise systems to integrate with existing enterprise infrastructure.
- BacklotCars — Making Wholesale Easy
Korean alternative asset investment firm
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- Industry: Health Care, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Series C
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Japan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 266
- Round size: Series A $3M–$55M; Series B $5.9M–$72M; Series C $7.7M–$46M
- Lead/follow: 15% lead, 85% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $25M in 2016
Portfolio highlights
- N.Light — N.Light is a Metaverse 3D design software that allows individuals to effortlessly turn their ideas into reality.
- Ohouse — No.1 Interior Onestop Platform
- ArcGen Bioscience — Embark on a Voyage in Immuno-Oncology
Translink Investment is a startup investment company.
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- Industry: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Singapore
Investor stats
- Total investments: 105
- Round size: Seed $300k–$4M; Pre-Seed $150k–$1M; Series A $1.6M–$12M
- Lead/follow: 21% lead, 79% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Dentlink — A state-of-the-art digital dental lab, made by masters. All-on-X, veneers, implant crowns. One dedicated master technician on every case. First case free.
- Namdo Market — Namdo Market is a mobile application for wholesale and retail trading services. It is a online wholesale marketplace that connects buyers with products from major Korean shopping districts. It allows users to browse and order items directly from multiple vendors in one place.
- Pop-Up Studio — Pop-Up Studio is a joint venture between Singapore-based venture studio Wilt Venture Builders (WVB) and AI studio DubDubDub, bringing together venture creation expertise and advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions for brands and digital platforms.
Korea Credit Guarantee Fund operates as a public financial institution.
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- Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: South Korea, United States, China
Investor stats
- Total investments: 299
- Round size: Seed $198k–$2.9M; Series A $786k–$7.8M; Venture - Series Unknown $884k–$15M
- Lead/follow: 28% lead, 72% follow
Portfolio highlights
- StepLab — 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.
- Limpid — Limpid is a Bio pet food startup. It set new standards in pet nutrition through continuous innovation.
- DoubleT — DoubleT is an innovative tech enterprise specialized in industrial workplace safety and business automation. Its premier product, HEIMDALL, utilizes artificial intelligence and real-time location systems to prevent industrial accidents. They also operate DoubleWorks for corporate management and Jikguraound to streamline global B2B sourcing forbusinesses.
AIP Asset Management is a provider of financial services that gives institutional and retail clients access to assets that give them the advantages of portfolio diversification and aid in generating long-term returns that are risk-adjusted.
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- Industry: E-Commerce, News, Retail
- Stage:Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 3
- Round size: Series A $3M–$5.2M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Mommaeat — Mommaeat is a Korea based O2O shopping mart.
- Value Map — Value Map provides real estate information such as actual transaction amount, development information, loan information, and local news.
- Chung Dae Jung — Chung Dae Jung is a retailer and distributor of meat products.
'Best business structure that connects crowdfunding, e-commerce, and brand business', 'Ready to go public on the Korean stock market', 'Accumulated transaction value of more than USD 9.6 billion+', '7.1 mil members, 10 mil monthly visitors', 'More than 18,000 crowdfunding projects in a year','Selected Korea’s Top 10 game changer brand by interbrand'
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- Industry: E-Commerce, Retail, Sales
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Equity Crowdfunding
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 28
- Round size: Seed $88k–$906k; Series A $891k–$3.3M; Equity Crowdfunding $1k–$1.1M
- Lead/follow: 25% lead, 75% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Sunnicorn — Sunnicorn develops vegan skincare products designed for sensitive skin, combining plant-based ingredients with minimalist formulations. The company focuses on creating practical daily skincare items such as cleansers, creams, and masks that support balanced skin care routines while emphasizing simple product design and accessible beauty solutions.
- Power Player — Natural Clean Beauty
- KOOZA — KOOZA is a kitchenware brand that offers cookware and household goods and supplies them to department stores, and live commerce companies.
Hana Financial Investment Company Limited offers brokerage, securities dealing, underwriting, mutual funds, and online trading services
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, Singapore, India
Investor stats
- Total investments: 92
- Round size: Seed $213k–$7.9M; Series A $2M–$26M; Series B $1.7M–$26M
- Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Trustay — Trustay is a real estate asset management company.
- earlysloth — Earlysloth is an AI based survey on the messenger for the enterprise.
- Kimu Studio — Kimu discovers servant artists, plans education and exhibitions with the artist's unique sensibility.
InfoBank develops and provides mobile messaging solutions and other related services.The company offers business messaging services such as SMS, LMS, and multimedia message services; interactive media services; smart car solutions; and integrated online and offline payment services.InfoBank was founded in 1995 and is based in Gyeongju, SouthKorea.
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- Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, South Africa, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 147
- Round size: Seed $100k–$1.6M; Series A $761k–$9.4M; Series B $8M–$16M
- Lead/follow: 27% lead, 73% follow
Portfolio highlights
- A2D2 — A2D2 AI analyzes and organizes tens of thousands of pages of evidence documents.
- All Conec — All Conec is a digital platform that connects dental clinics and laboratories around the world. The platform also provides dental equipment shopping. The user can plan implant surgery quickly and precisely through the platform.
- Limpid — Limpid is a Bio pet food startup. It set new standards in pet nutrition through continuous innovation.
Humax is one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital set-top boxes, exporting its products to over 90 countries across the globe. Over the last 5 years they have built a solid reputation as a leading supplier of high quality, feature-rich digital TV products including digital TV recor ders (DTRs) and high definition (HD) set-top boxes.The company headquarters and R&D facility are based in Korea, with offices in Dubai, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Sweden, Spain, the UK and the US.Unlike many consumer-electronics brands, Humax specialises in digital TV technology and this focus has been a driving force in securing their position as a pioneer in the market. They have continued to stay one step ahead of the competition, defining the market for DTRs and HD set-top boxes, combining both of these elements in their latest FOXSATHDR Freesat DTR.Research and development is key to Humax's success, ensuring their products are innovative, future-proof and of the highest quality, to deliver the platform for easy and convenient enjoyment of digital content anywhere in the home.Humax has been the driving force in the development of the global digital TV market, developing strong partnerships with some of the world's leading operators and broadcasters to deliver the very best TV experience.Across Europe, they have been actively involved in key digital TV initiatives, including the UK digital switchover trials in 2006 and remiere's High Definition launch. More recently, Humax was at the forefront of the UK's new Freesat digital TV service and also the launch of the new Freeview HD service. Bringing to market state of the art STBs and Digital Television Recorders.Humax has developed partnerships with some of the world's leading conditional access and middleware solution providers to ensure uncompromising quality and the continued advancement in digital technology.
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- Industry: Information Technology, Rental, Robotics
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 21
- Round size: Seed $1.9M–$3M; Series A $1.9M–$7.4M; Series B $5M–$24M
- Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
Portfolio highlights
- To-Day — To-Day is a developer of an online delivery platform to create a same day delivery service.
- XYZ — 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.
- SWING — SWING is a micro-mobility service provider.
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Browse database — It's Free!Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a leading venture capital & private equity firm that has over 30 years of experience in providing venture capital to bold and innovative entrepreneurs who want to change the world. Korea Investment Partners invests in leading pioneers like Kakao(KOSDAQ:035720), Naver(KRX:035420), YGEntertainment(KOSDAQ:122870), Bodyfriend, Osstem Implant(KOSDAQ:048260), Doubleu Games(KOSDAQ:192080) and Didi Chuxing. KIP manages over 20 venture and private equity funds with US$1.8 billion in total assets under management. The company operates globally from its Seoul headquarters office with other locations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Information Technology, Health Care
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, China
Investor stats
- Total investments: 474
- Round size: Seed $1.2M–$10M; Series A $2.1M–$21M; Series B $4.7M–$52M
- Lead/follow: 26% lead, 74% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $6.7M in 2014
Portfolio highlights
- Cashkaro — Cashkaro is an Indian cashback and coupons site. They are backed by Mr. Ratan Tata and Indian VC firms, Kalaari Capital. With over two million registered users, CashKaro is a one stop destination for savings across 1500+ ecommerce sites like Amazon.in, Flipkart, Nykaa, Ajio, etc.
- Together Funding — Together Funding offers peer-to-peer financial service.
- Inovio Pharmaceuticals — INOVIO is advancing novel immunotherapy technologies to reshape the future of treating and preventing infectious diseases and cancer.
KIAMCO is an asset management company that invests in power plant and international projects. Its portfolio consists of both BTO projects including Gangnam Beltway, Shinbundang Railway, and Yongin Expressway. It was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
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- Industry: Wellness, Food and Beverage, Art
- Stage:Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United Kingdom
Investor stats
- Total investments: 9
- Round size: Series A $541k–$7.6M
- Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Pluglinks — Pluglinks is an electric vehicle charging platform company that builds and operates smart charging infrastructure using app-based and AI-driven technology. It provides EV charging stations, charging management systems, and installation solutions for apartments, businesses, and public spaces.
- SCBIO — SCBIO is a pharmaceutical company that makes drugs with specialized technologies in immuno-oncology. The company discovers and develops novel therapeutics for future medicine.
- Korea Precision Materials Industry — Korea Precision Materials Industry is a manufacturer of next-generation composite materials used for weight reduction.
Hanwha Investment & Securities is a wealth management company that offers asset management, investment banking, and trading services.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Series C
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 46
- Round size: Series A $1.6M–$25M; Series B $2.9M–$26M; Series C $5.5M–$12M
- Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Medifab — Medifab is a bio-healthcare center that offers 3D system testing, measurement analysis, and OEM service.
- KODA — KODA provides business and institutional customers with digital asset storage services.
- KresusLabs — Kresus Labs builds enterprise blockchain infrastructure and consumer crypto wallets. White-label wallets, asset tokenization via Kite, stablecoin settlement, and mini-app development. Founded 2021, San Francisco.
Hana Securities is a subsidiary of Hana Financial Group.
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- Industry: Information Technology, Software, Manufacturing
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Series C
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 61
- Round size: Series A $2.3M–$20M; Series B $4.1M–$25M; Series C $3.4M–$21M
- Lead/follow: 11% lead, 89% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Solivis — Solivis is the manufacturer of solid-state batteries designed for next-generation battery packs. The company's product is used as a secondary battery for electric vehicles and has developed a wet synthesis method that can mass-produce a sulfide-based solid electrolyte with homogeneous high ionic conductivity, enabling clients to significantlyimprove productivity by reducing process costs and shortening the synthesis time.
- KB-Element — KB-Element is a graphene development and production company that also turns graphene into intermediate items and novel materials.
- Autonomous a2z — Autonomous a2z is a driving mobility platform that provides autonomous driving service with judgement, control and recognition technologies.
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- Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Apps, Health Care
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, Singapore, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 48
- Round size: Seed $289k–$1.8M; Series A $1.4M–$8.1M; Series B $2.7M–$16M
- Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Honored — Honored is a tour operator that operates the domestic travel services.
- Milliway — Milliway is an infrastructure digitalization startup that uses vehicle sensor data to detect and manage road damage in real time. It offers solutions for monitoring city and road events and provides tools to enhance productivity in city and road management.
- AIT STUDIO — AIT Studio is a digital health startup that develops AI-powered, contactless gait analysis solutions for early detection of mobility decline and age-related conditions such as sarcopenia. Our flagship products—GAIT Studio (App) and MediStep M Pro (hardware package)—deliver full gait assessments in under 1 minute, without wearables or specializedstaff.
Founded in 2010, Widus Partners was established to provide practical solutions and advice to corporations in Asia and the U.S. Our services include: (1) M&A and Investment Advisory and (2) Private Equity and Principal Investments. Because of our reputation for getting transformative deals done, our unwavering ambition to “connect-the-dots”across markets, and our focus on building long-term relationships, we are quickly becoming one of the premier go-to “deal makers” in Asia and beyond. What makes us unique is that we are led by professionals who were previously PE/M&A lawyers, management consultants, investment bankers, and public and private equity investors, having lived and worked in many of the key markets around the world and now working together under one roof, Widus Partners.
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- Industry: Gaming, PC Games, Robotics
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Debt Financing
- Geography: South Korea, Singapore, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 7
- Round size: Seed $2.4M–$15M; Debt Financing $15M–$35M
- Lead/follow: 57% lead, 43% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Million on Mars — Play, Build and Own with Million on Mars An MMO open sandbox city builder where you decide on your homestead's location, and build out your settlement on the highest-fidelity in-game Mars terrain! Painstakingly created from NASA/JPL topographical data, your location is as close to reality as you can get.
- Wholesum Brands — Our mission is to transform the ecommerce entrepreneur journey by discovering their brands and inspiring innovative teams who re-think brand expansion and scaling strategies to elevate independent local products into global brands.
- SkyArk — First Triple AAA Fantasy Anime Blockchain RPG from Veteran Studio
DS Asset Management is a firm that invests in listed companies and venture firms.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Information Technology, Medical
- Stage:Series B, Series A, Series C
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Japan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 100
- Round size: Series A $37k–$12M; Series B $5M–$29M; Series C $4.2M–$51M
- Lead/follow: 10% lead, 90% follow
Portfolio highlights
- DEEPX — DEEPX is a Korean AI hardware system solution company.
- Labrador Labs — LABRADOR LABS began as an academic research collaboration initiative to develop an automated analytic method for detecting both known and new vulnerabilities.
- Olive International — Olive International is an operator of lifestyle brands intended to develop and grow a targeting brand.
Shinhan Capital is a credit-specialized company offering corporate finance services for its clients. It provides financial services, lease, corporate loans, investment financing, housing loans, installment financing, etc. Shinhan Capital was established in 1991. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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- Industry: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, United States, India
Investor stats
- Total investments: 193
- Round size: Seed $347k–$4M; Series A $2.1M–$13M; Series B $3.7M–$18M
- Lead/follow: 4% lead, 96% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Trioar — Trioar is a biotechnological research company that manufacture pharmaceutical products and drugs.
- Nventric — Nventric is a medical device company that develops core products for neurovascular, coronary heart, and peripheral vascular applications.
- KB-Element — KB-Element is a graphene development and production company that also turns graphene into intermediate items and novel materials.
Behi Investment is an investment firm.
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- Industry: Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 16
- Round size: Seed $680k–$2.3M; Series A $966k–$5M; Series B $4.8M–$7.4M
- Lead/follow: 6% lead, 94% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Intflow — Intflow is an agritech company developing AI-powered livestock management solutions. The company provides computer vision and non-contact monitoring technology for livestock farms, including animal weight measurement, behavior analysis, and farm data monitoring.
- Lutem Bio — Lutem Bio is an online medicine firm that is intended for general health. The company provides medicine for memory, cognition, immunity, gut, joints, and bones, among others, enabling customers to get medicines recommended by a doctor.
- WorkerInSpace — WorkerInSpace is an aerospace startup focused on On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) and In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) technologies for satellites and space infrastructure. The company develops versatile robotic spacecraft capable of satellite refueling, repair, towing, inspection, debris removal, and in-space manufacturing to extendsatellite lifespan and support sustainable space operations.
Future Science and Technology Holdings is an investment company that specializes in technology-based services.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Health Care, Food and Beverage
- Stage:Seed, Series A
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 34
- Round size: Seed $223k–$1.7M; Series A $1.9M–$6.7M
- Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
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- Protier Biotech — PROTIER Biotech is a company leading the development of therapeutics through innovative biotechnology .
- ArcGen Bioscience — Embark on a Voyage in Immuno-Oncology
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- Industry: Software, Ticketing, Advertising
- Stage:Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 6
- Round size: Seed $36k–$223k
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- COOKSUP — Cooksup is a shopping mall
- Grinda AI — Grinda AI is a key player that provides end-to-end solutions for both financial institutions and individual investors. For financial institutions, Grinda AI integrates various financial data such as customer data, transaction and financial product data, and risk and compliance data to improve productivity while ensuring compliance.The FINGUplatform assists financial institutions by automating customer interactions and enhancing operational efficiency.For individual investors, Grinda AI offers a personalized investment experience through AI analysts, supporting investment decisions by analyzing corporate data, market data, and macroeconomic data via StockAI.
- Mitos.Therapeutics — Mitos.Therapeutics is a biotech company specializing in the development of mitochondrial-based anti-metabolic syndrome and cancer drugs.
BeHigh Investment is a 'pace maker' venture capital that invests in companies with the potential of innovation and grows together.
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- Industry: Health Care, Manufacturing, Apps
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 26
- Round size: Seed $251k–$2.6M; Series A $743k–$4.4M; Series B $3.4M–$21M
- Lead/follow: 8% lead, 92% follow
Portfolio highlights
- TESOLLO — TESOLLO develops robot and motion presenter products.
- Realteeth — We are REALTEETH Corp. a company committed to ensuring the oral health and happy lives of our patients through outstanding technology.
- Reset Company — Reset Company specializes in building sustainable energy production and resource circulation ecosystems.
Shinhan Alternative Investment Management Inc. analyzes the profitability, growth, and risks of its businesses by sector (real estate, infrastructure, corporate credit, private equity, etc.) and region (international/domestic); identifies comparative advantages; and makes targeted investments in areas that will yield excess returns. Thecompany will continue achieving differentiated growth to fulfill its role as Korea’s foremost leader in the alternative investment industry.
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- Industry: Apps, Education, E-Learning
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 15
- Round size: Seed $776k–$1.9M; Series A $1.9M–$9M; Series B $3.7M–$19M
- Lead/follow: 7% lead, 93% follow
Portfolio highlights
- GGQ — GGQ platform helps gamers with in-depth personalization and reports to maximize potential.
- SSMM — SSMM provides artificial intelligence-based media and mobility solutions.
- Sendy — sendy Korea is a cloud-based logistics platform that provides on-demand freight transportation services.
Eveo Partners is an investment firm.
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- Industry: Apps, Grocery, Restaurants
- Stage:Series A
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
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- Order Plus — Order Plus is a food service company that offers grocery supplies for restaurants.
Mirae Life Resources is a life science company that provides values necessary for mankind.
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- Industry: Cooking, Restaurants
- Stage:Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Dad Company — Dad Company operates a cookery service that sells restaurant menus in half-cooked form.
HL Holdings provides mobility parts, infotainment, tuning, and fleet management of mobility services. They provide auto parts and module service of logistics services. They give freezing and refrigeration of cold chain services.
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- Industry: Automotive, Apps, SaaS
- Stage:Series B, Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 14
- Round size: Series A $1M–$9.8M; Series B $3.6M–$16M
- Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
Portfolio highlights
- KUVE Works — Korea Used Vehicle Export - KUVEAUTO exports Korean used cars. We have a branch in SKv1, where is the largest used car sales complex in Korea. We provide customers with a safe, convenient, and satisfactory used car purchasing service.
- Black Circle — Black Circle is an online store that sells tires, batteries, tools, and equipment.
- Simple Brand Tainment — Simple Brand Tainment aspires to be a restaurant industry entertainment firm that discovers and educates poor youngsters and transforms them into idols, similar to an entertainment agency that discovers and educates underprivileged restaurants and grows them into restaurant brands.
MYSC is an innovative company that helps innovation through consulting, social venture accelerating, and impact investing.
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- Industry: Food and Beverage, Health Care, E-Commerce
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Geography: South Korea, China, France
Investor stats
- Total investments: 70
- Lead/follow: no public data
Portfolio highlights
- Rovigos — Rovigos analyzes data from your whole business to help you make better forecasts and choices.
- Welfare Union — Welfare Union focused on customized senior care meals and nutritional services.
- Phyto Research — Phyto Research offers virus-free, high-quality seedlings as OEM through tissue culture and seed manufacturing.
Nau IB Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm.
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- Industry: Information Technology, Food and Beverage, Software
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 76
- Round size: Seed $1k–$4.8M; Series A $3k–$9.4M; Series B $4.7M–$26M
- Lead/follow: 5% lead, 95% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — fund raised in 2023
Portfolio highlights
- BIGC — BIGC is a technology company that offers digital marketing, content creation, and advertising services.
- Ecis Cosmetic — Ecis Cosmetic transcends the boundaries of cosmetics to provide customized solutions for each skin type, incorporating derma technology. The company produce reliable products through the proprietary EPQS system and a corporate research institute equipped with top-tier technology and global competitiveness.
- SN BioScience — SN BioScience provide nano-formulation screening services for small molecule, oligonucleotide (siRNA, DNA), peptide and protein to deliver in the form of nano-micelle, nanoparticle or liposome. Their proprietary “double core-shell technology” and pool of acceptable lipids and polymers could help your research that having difficulties in solubilityor delivery.
GS Retail sells beauty and skincare products, candles, gifts, perfumes, bathroom accessories and other products.
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- Industry: Food and Beverage, Apps, Robotics
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, Iraq, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 25
- Round size: Seed $186k–$1.6M; Series A $2.2M–$5.9M; Series B $2.7M–$17M
- Lead/follow: 16% lead, 84% follow
Portfolio highlights
- PO:DL — PO:DL is a beauty and skincare brand. It develops and retails a variety of skincare products, including hydrating masks, pore-cleansing balms, and skin care packs. Its flagship product, the 'Gongju Balm Balm-to-Foam Cleanser,' is a gel-type cleanser that utilizes balm ingredients and eliminates the need for double cleansing.
- The Grit — The Grit manufactures multi-use container and collection boxes.
- CafeWhale — The on-chain loyalty layer for CafeWhale's 700+ autonomous cafe network.
InterValue Partners is a financial investment firm that provides venture capital, corporate venture capital, and other investment services. The company provides services all over South Korea.
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- Industry: Software, Automotive, Information Technology
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 27
- Round size: Series A $1k–$32M; Series B $5.8M–$18M; Venture - Series Unknown $2M–$14M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Gadget Korea — Gadget korea offers data roaming services.
- Cenyx Biotech — Cenyx Biotech develops diagnostic and therapeutic nano-compounds formed based on nanozymes and nanoparticles.
- LISCure Biosciences — LISCure Biosciences is a developer of bacteria-mediated immunotherapy designed to treat tumors as well as degenerative neurological, autoimmune and metabolic diseases. The company currently has seven pipelines of medicine and two pipelines of health-functioning food and is considering the introduction of two more pipes.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 60
- Round size: Seed $379k–$7.4M; Series A $1.5M–$10M; Series B $5.3M–$21M
- Lead/follow: 22% lead, 78% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Rootrix — Rootrix is a tree data platform that provides tree-quality maintenance data using 3D scanning and lidar technology. Rootrix is a provider of landscaping and tree plantation services intended to solve information asymmetry with an all-in-one concierge service.
- MobilTech — MOBILTECH is an AI-based 3D GIS startup. The company is developing a 3D spatial scanner that replicates space to supply 3D spatial information and software solutions for smart cities. It specializes in immersive digital twin and LiDAR technology. Its digital twin data is compatible with NVIDIA Omniverse and Unreal Engine.
- Scone — Meechu (Scone) is a virtual creator and entertainment platform focused on VTuber-style digital characters. It enables users to create, animate, and stream 3D avatars using motion tracking and interactive tools. The platform supports immersive online performances, audience engagement, and digital content creation through AI-assisted avatartechnology and real-time virtual interaction systems.
Ascendo Ventures is a Seoul, Korea-based venture capital firm that strives to be a true lifecycle partner for the fastest growing, game-changing Asian tech companies. From the moment we invest in our portfolio companies, we commit to being a long-term partner and ascend together embracing the treme
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- Industry: E-Commerce, Information Technology, Medical
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Taiwan
Investor stats
- Total investments: 42
- Round size: Seed $443k–$5M; Series A $2.8k–$7.7M; Series B $3.6M–$21M
- Lead/follow: 17% lead, 83% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $33M in 2021
Portfolio highlights
- A.drop — A.drop is an advertising solution that effectively leverages first-party (1P) in-app data from both web and mobile app developers to deliver highly personalized and targeted marketing campaigns, driving better engagement, higher conversion rates, and improved return on investment (ROI).
- ASET — ASET is a technology-based startup developing all-solid-state, composite electrolyte membrane technology that simultaneously improves fire safety and energy density.
- Awexome Ray — Awexome Ray is a company that manufactures next-generation X-ray generator.
NH Investment & Securities engages in wealth management, investment banking, trading, and equity sales businesses in South Korea and internationally. It operates through Sales, Investment Bank, and Trading segments. The Sales segment offers asset management services, such as brokerage consignment, financial instrument sales, etc. toindividuals, and domestic or foreign institutional investors. The Investment Bank segment provides corporate finance services, including corporate finance, M&A, PF, PEF operation, etc. The Trading segment is involved in stocks and bonds operations, product operations, the supply of derivatives, and capital investment activities. Woori Investment & Securities that began operation in 1969 became NH Investment & Securities in December 2014, with its headquarters in Seoul in South Korea.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical
- Stage:Series B, Series C, Series A
- Geography: South Korea, United States, India
Investor stats
- Total investments: 64
- Round size: Series A $3k–$25M; Series B $2.8M–$18M; Series C $13M–$45M
- Lead/follow: 14% lead, 86% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Korean Air — Korean Air provides passenger air transportation, air cargo logistics, and related travel services through scheduled and charter flight operations. The company transports passengers between international and domestic destinations and manages ticketing, reservations, and in-flight services through its digital platforms and airport operations. Itscargo division handles freight transportation, including general cargo, special shipments, and charter logistics, and supports shipment tracking and electronic air waybill processing. The company also operates integrated logistics services such as trucking connections that link air routes with ground transport networks for cargo delivery. In addition, Korean Air runs programs that allow cargo customers to measure and reduce transportation-related carbon emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.
- WIRobotics — My First-Ever Robot
- Estech Pharma — Estech Pharma is a raw material pharmaceutical company.
SL investment (SLi) aims at a company with global standards through management by principle and transparency.SLi is a venture capital firm founded in February 2000 and has widely invested in the companies from early to mezzanine stage, in the field of semiconductors, display (AMOLED, LED, LCD), renewable energy, and health care industry.Since its incorporation, SLi has recorded black-ink balances for 12 consecutive years with zero debt and also has successfully dissolved all the five funds with outstanding earning rates.SLi tries to raise the value of venture companies not only by offering funds but by supporting the management omnidirectionally after its investment. Consequently, 31 companies have been successfully listed in KOSDAQ market for 12 years and all the companies have positioned as leading firms in their specific fields.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Medical, Software
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 78
- Round size: Seed $2k–$13M; Series A $1.9M–$17M; Series B $4.2M–$27M
- Lead/follow: 8% lead, 92% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — fund raised in 2022
Portfolio highlights
- StepLab — 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.
- Twinny — Twinny specializes in the development of self-driving robots.
- Cenyx Biotech — Cenyx Biotech develops diagnostic and therapeutic nano-compounds formed based on nanozymes and nanoparticles.
Mirae Asset Venture Investment invests in specialized enterprises and provides technology, funding and management consulting.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, India
Investor stats
- Total investments: 311
- Round size: Seed $924k–$15M; Series A $1.9M–$38M; Series B $5M–$54M
- Lead/follow: 14% lead, 86% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2018
Portfolio highlights
- StepLab — 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.
- Medifab — Medifab is a bio-healthcare center that offers 3D system testing, measurement analysis, and OEM service.
- Ohouse — No.1 Interior Onestop Platform
Yewon Partners is an early-stage and technology-type startup investor that invests in startups that can achieve creation beyond innovation.
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- Industry: Restaurants, Food Delivery, Food and Beverage
- Stage:Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
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- Offermeal — Offermeal provides lunch pick-up service for office workers.
Solaire Partners is an investment firm
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- Industry: Apps, Music, Events
- Stage:Series A
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 2
- Round size: Series A $3.5M–$4M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Umag — Umag is a music content company that provides brand channel, concerts, and advertisment services.
- Order Plus — Order Plus is a food service company that offers grocery supplies for restaurants.
Korea Investment & Securities is a financial investment company that offers brokerage, asset management, and investment banking services.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Software, Health Care
- Stage:Series B, Series C, Series A
- Geography: South Korea, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 73
- Round size: Series A $2.2M–$13M; Series B $1.4M–$25M; Series C $4.5M–$45M
- Lead/follow: 11% lead, 89% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Pharos iBio Co. — Pharos iBio Co. specializing in drug development that develops treatments for intractable diseases.
- FairSquare Labs — Disrupting Trad-Fi And Accelerating The Arrival Of Web3
- 1st Biotherapeutics — 1STBIO is dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies with a key value to provide novel medicines to patients. We are focused on discovery and development of innovative first-in-class therapeutic candidates with highly likelihood of clinical success. 1STBIO currently has 24 employees with expertise in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry,pharmacology, and business development. We are working as a core expertise team of drug discovery/development and are rigorously connected to R&D networking of academia, hospitals, industry, CRO’s and investors in Korea, China and US. Our ultimate goal is to use our experience and knowledge to discover and develop effective molecular therapeutics for patients.
Bilanx Investment is a financial company that offers investment management and risk management services.
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- Industry: Food and Beverage, Artificial Intelligence, Chemical
- Stage:Series A, Series C, Series B
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 9
- Round size: Series A $694k–$7.4M; Series C $3.4M–$9.8M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- GINT — GINT is a company specializing in a system for tractors / construction equipment manufacturers, established mainly by experts in automotive and ICT. The global market requires electronic control and unattended automation technology for manufacturers. Therefore, GINT is researching and producing the three core systems: Transmission /Hydraulic Control Unit, Telematics and Driverless System. These systems innovatively help latecomers (Long Tail) overcome the technological gap with globally advanced manufacturers such as John Deere, Case IH and others. Based on GINT’s technology and reliability, they are co-working with leading domestic companies such as Tongyang Moolsan, Daedong Industrial and SK Telecom.
- ALPES — ALPES is a coating company. It incorporates atomic layer deposition for coating. The company's ultra-thin and precise coating technology is useful for core-shell material architecture. It aims to optimize atomic layer processing equipment suitable for high-volume powder processing.
- Olive International — Olive International is an operator of lifestyle brands intended to develop and grow a targeting brand.
Hyundai Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that mainly invests in early-stage companies and is based in South Korea.
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- Industry: Manufacturing, Robotics, Information Technology
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, Iraq, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 54
- Round size: Seed $816k–$10M; Series A $1.2M–$6.4M; Series B $4.5M–$17M
- Lead/follow: 9% lead, 91% follow
Portfolio highlights
- CafeWhale — The on-chain loyalty layer for CafeWhale's 700+ autonomous cafe network.
- Scone — Meechu (Scone) is a virtual creator and entertainment platform focused on VTuber-style digital characters. It enables users to create, animate, and stream 3D avatars using motion tracking and interactive tools. The platform supports immersive online performances, audience engagement, and digital content creation through AI-assisted avatartechnology and real-time virtual interaction systems.
- Cafe Manwolgyeong — Cafe Manwolgyeong is a customer-centered cafe brand that values different cafes and related products.
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