Top 10 Wine and Spirits VC Funds & Investors in South Korea (July 2026)

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• Serpot — Serpot is a production service platform that offers film shooting products and support services.
• Bosalpim —
• Winegraph — Winegraph is an SNS-based wine search and recommendation platform.

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• Solarstic — Solarstic is an innovative, eco-friendly energy technology startup specializing in the development of lightweight, high-efficiency solar modules designed to make clean energy more accessible, scalable, and sustainable for residential, commercial, and off-grid applications.
• Limpid — Limpid is a Bio pet food startup. It set new standards in pet nutrition through continuous innovation.
• Walkie Doki — Walkie Doki provides offline store management customized platform and job recommendations.

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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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• 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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• 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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• Blue Magnet — Blue Magnet is a startup company that develops technology for treating radioactive waste from nuclear power plants. The company specializes in nuclear waste treatment solutions, with a particular focus on developing magnetic materials for collecting and processing radioactive cesium and other contaminants from nuclear facilities.
• Visionary — Visionary operates as a spatial intelligence infrastructure company for autonomous systems.Visionary is a single data platform for autonomous systems, from registration and processing to search and evaluation.
• K-Work Partners — K-Work Partners provide comprehensive living support services essential to foreign workers in Korea.

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• Sankun — Sankun offers a digitalized platform that takes a role in establishing the link between buyers and vendors of industrial items.
• Brewguru — Brewguru is an online beverage store that makes and sells healthy beverages.
• 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 robot and motion presenter products.
• 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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• Kihya — Kihya is a distributor of alcoholic beverages.
• 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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• Brewguru — Brewguru is an online beverage store that makes and sells healthy beverages.