Top 15 Wine and Spirits VC Funds & Investors in South Korea (September 2026)

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• WeGlee — WeGlee is a food and beverage startup that operates 'WeGlee,' a fast-casual dining brand centered around pasta bowls.
• Neardoc — Neardoc operates on a business-to-business subscription model providing an ambient artificial intelligence scribe solution for healthcare facilities. The platform leverages a proprietary medical reasoning engine to automatically generate structured clinical SOAP notes by analyzing doctor-patient conversations in real time. Its core valueproposition centers on eliminating administrative overhead, reducing charting time for medical professionals, and increasing patient throughput.
• READi Robust Machine — Ready Robust Machine is a company that makes carbon reduction and fuel cost improvement systems.

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• Difon — Difon is a developer of smart window solution technology, which is designed to regulate sunlight transmittance.Difon Co., Ltd. emerged as a spin-off from Hyundai Motor Group in 2021, with a vision to evolve into a leading provider of smart film solutions. The company is dedicated to enhancing consumers' living spaces by conducting researchand development while manufacturing smart films.To accelerate the adoption of smart film technology, Difon has established a robust supply chain through strategic alliances and investments in system integration with various relevant companies, including glass manufacturers, automobile OEMs, and construction firms.With a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Difon aims to foster a better environment and future through its endeavors. The company strives to maximize its impact by continually innovating and creating products that benefit both consumers and society as a whole.
• Black Circle — Black Circle is an online store that sells tires, batteries, tools, and equipment.
• PeopleFund — Founded in 2015, PeopleFund is Korea's leading data-driven digital lender focused on consumer finance. Our mission is to give financial freedom to all consumers through more affordable loans and better investment opportunities. Leveraging its proprietary, data-driven credit model and eliminating inefficiencies with technology, PeopleFunddelivers better loan rates for borrowers while maintaining an industry low loss rate to benefit retail and institutional investors. PeopleFund is the first digital lender in Korea to surpass $1B in loan originations and has provided an innovative way to invest to nearly 400,000 retail investors. It is notably the first fintech platform to offer loan and investment products directly on KakaoTalk, Korea's equivalent of WhatsApp. To date, PeopleFund has completed its Series C round of funding with a total of $63.4M of equity capital raised. For more information, visit www.peoplefund.co.kr.

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• Sankun — Sankun is a Seoul-based construction data and AI platform. It connects buyers, vendors, and contractors through databases for projects, bidding, and construction analytics. The company offers enterprise data, site intelligence, and bidding insights, helping firms improve decision-making and streamline construction workflows using real-time data andAI tools.
• Lumora — Lumora is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) specializing in transforming idle land into renewable energy assets by developing, owning, and operating sustainable power generation projects that maximize land value while supporting clean energy production.
• Dolbom-ui-sin — Caregiver is a specialized platform operator that provides hospitals with advanced nursing solutions, streamlining patient care coordination, enhancing clinical workflows, and supporting specialized nursing practices through intelligent tools and integrated digital systems.

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• TESOLLO — TESOLLO develops multi-joint robotic grippers and robotic hands for precise grasping and manipulation in industrial automation, humanoid robotics, and research.
• H&B Asia — H&B Asia specializes in sourcing, importing, and distributing fresh fruits and agricultural products. The company works closely with global growers and suppliers to bring high-quality produce into the Korean market. It focuses on building strong partnerships, ensuring consistent supply, and supporting efficient logistics across the fooddistribution value chain.
• ACT-ion Battery Technologies — ACT-ion is pioneering a transformative approach to battery material manufacturing, specializing in advanced lithium battery cathode active materials (CAMs). Our innovative, clean, and efficient continuous process revolutionizes production, driving cost savings and enhanced performance for the energy

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• Eolmaekdang — Eolmaekdang is a unique consumer brand that combines its proprietary “beer chip” technology with the concept of small beers, creating innovative, convenient, and flavorful drinking experiences that redefine how consumers enjoy craft-style beer in social and everyday settings.
• LPHYSIO Wellness — LPHYSIO Wellness is a well-aging studio that offers high-end exercise and natural beauty therapies to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle, living up to its tagline of "Prestige Fitness & Therapy."

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• Metealth — Metealth is a company that provides simple, non-invasive genetic testing and personalized healthcare solutions using fingernails. It focuses on pain-free genetic testing and health monitoring by extracting high-quality DNA from 0.05g of fingernails rather than blood or saliva.
• SnapScale — SnapScale develops an ontology-driven, agentic AI platform designed to automate FEED-EPC design and document verification processes for the plant engineering industry. Operating entirely on-premise to protect proprietary data, the system utilizes specialized engineering knowledge graphs to autonomously modify CAD drawings, execute hydrauliccalculations, and verify cross-document consistency. This approach eliminates structural data mismatches and slashes engineering verification cycles from weeks to a single day, preventing costly project delivery penalties.
• K-Work Partners — K-Work Partners provide comprehensive living support services essential to foreign workers in Korea.

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• BIGC — BIGC is a technology company that offers digital marketing, content creation, and advertising services.
• 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

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• ObliView — Oblivieu oversees the entire production process and plans running and gym attire immediately.
• Sans — Sans is the first alternative coffee brand in Korea to replicate the taste and aroma of coffee without using beans, and it is the only brand in the world to operate specialty alternative coffee stores. Instead of coffee beans, which are designated as one of the "five endangered crops," Sans developed an alternative coffee similar toAmericano by combining 12 ingredients, such as jujube seeds, chicory roots, and barley, which are easy to grow in greenhouses in any country regardless of climate change.
• Libra Health — Libra Health develops menstrual-cycle-focused sports nutrition products for female athletes.

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• Willidrop — Willidrop is a B2B automotive logistics platform that optimizes cross-border vehicle transportation. The company provides a unified digital coordination layer that integrates real-time pricing, carrier matching, live tracking, and digital proof of delivery into a single workflow.
• SpeedLabs — The real-time market engine and foundational AI for sports.
• Native Commerce — A unified e-commerce platform combining CMS, OMS, WMS, Delivery & Logistics to help modern retailers operate, scale & deliver great e-commerce experiences.

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• Kihya — Kihya is a distributor of alcoholic beverages. Kihya is striving to create a more rational alcohol consumption culture through innovation in the online alcohol distribution market. Kihya delivers beer, wine, or spirits at the push of a button and also offers home delivery.
• Build B — Build B sells mattress covers, carpets, cushions, furniture, and kitchen accessories.
• JeCLEAN — JeCLEAN is a washing company that provides bedding, laundry and delivery service.

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• Ignis — Ignis is a supplier of food products.
• Brewguru — Brewguru is an online beverage store that makes and sells healthy beverages.

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• Kasa — Kasa is a financial service platform that allows people to invest in commercial real estate.
• Daedong Yeojudo — Daedong Yeojudo is a liquor company that aims to create a drink that is enjoyable to drink and share, fostering a dream of breweries. It supports breweries, promotes growth, and supports various programs.

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• NYOU — NYOU is a game development company that develops games for recreational purposes.
• Soelect — Soelect creates cutting-edge engineering solutions for anode technology and solid-state electrolyte materials, enabling safe, high-energy-density batteries for use in electric vehicles, portable electronics, power tools, drones, aircraft, spacecraft, and tactical defense equipment. Soelect's LiX technology is a lithium metal anode for fastcharging of all advanced and solid-state batteries.
• Wantedlab — Wanted provides personalized job recommendations and content programs to empower your lifelong career journey. Wanted is here for you, every step of the way.

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• Pmatch — Pmatch is a comprehensive platform designed to provide reliable, accurate medication information to help users make informed decisions about their healthcare. By offering detailed insights into various medications, including their uses, dosages, side effects, and interactions, Pmatch ensures that individuals can use medicines in a smarter and saferway. The platform aims to enhance patient safety, reduce medication errors, and improve overall health outcomes by empowering users with the knowledge they need to manage their treatments effectively. Whether for healthcare professionals or patients, Pmatch serves as a trusted resource for promoting informed decision-making and better health management.
• A2D2 — A2D2 AI analyzes and organizes tens of thousands of pages of evidence documents.
• Limpid — Limpid is a Bio pet food startup. It set new standards in pet nutrition through continuous innovation.

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• Brewguru — Brewguru is an online beverage store that makes and sells healthy beverages.