Investments (#)
Investments (USD)
Transactions
Recent transactions - South Korea
| Company | Funding round | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DeepX Maker of on-device artificial intelligence (AI) chips. artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, neural processing units (NPU) |
Series C KRW 108,500,000,000 (USD 80,000,000) at KRW 723,000,000,000 (USD 529,000,000) valuation. |
9 May 2024 |
|
Myrealtrip Online travel platform. travel |
Series F KRW 75,600,000,000 (USD 56,700,000) |
19 Jan 2024 |
|
Semiconductor Ecosystem Fund |
Fund Closing KRW 300,000,000,000 (USD 230,000,000) |
26 Jun 2023 |
|
Startrip |
Acquisition |
31 Dec 2022 |
|
|
DeepX Maker of on-device artificial intelligence (AI) chips. artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, neural processing units (NPU) |
Series B |
31 Dec 2021 |
|
|
Myrealtrip Online travel platform. travel |
Series D |
31 Dec 2020 |
|
Viva Republica Co Ltd Mobile payments platform. fintech, remittances, mobile payments |
Series F USD 64,000,000 (USD 64,000,000) at USD 2,100,000,000 (USD 2,100,000,000) valuation. |
8 Aug 2019 |
|
BTC KoreaCom Corp Cryptocurrency exchange. cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain, cryptocurrencies |
Series A USD 200,000,000 (USD 200,000,000) |
15 Apr 2019 |
|
|
Viva Republica Co Ltd Mobile payments platform. fintech, remittances, mobile payments |
Series E USD 80,000,000 (USD 80,000,000) at USD 1,100,000,000 (USD 1,100,000,000) valuation. |
10 Dec 2018 |
|
|
BTC KoreaCom Corp Cryptocurrency exchange. cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain, cryptocurrencies |
N/A USD 352,000,000 (USD 352,000,000) at USD 880,000,000 (USD 880,000,000) valuation. |
12 Oct 2018 |
|
FANTOM Foundation blockchain |
N/A USD 40,000,000 (USD 40,000,000) |
21 Jun 2018 |
|
|
Viva Republica Co Ltd Mobile payments platform. fintech, remittances, mobile payments |
Series D USD 40,000,000 (USD 40,000,000) |
18 Jun 2018 |
|
Coupang South Korean e-commerce company. unicorns, ecommerce |
Series I |
5 Mar 2018 |
|
Spoon Real-time personal audio broadcasting platform. broadcasting |
Venture KRW 400,000,000 |
31 Dec 2017 |
|
|
Viva Republica Co Ltd Mobile payments platform. fintech, remittances, mobile payments |
Series C USD 48,000,000 (USD 48,000,000) |
9 Mar 2017 |
|
|
Viva Republica Co Ltd Mobile payments platform. fintech, remittances, mobile payments |
Series B USD 23,700,000 (USD 23,700,000) |
13 Apr 2016 |
|
Corstone Growth Strategy M&A Private Equity Fund Private equity fund targeting M&A and growth equity investments in small to mid-sized companies domiciled in South Korea. |
Fund Closing KRW 150,000,000,000 (USD 124,500,000) |
28 Jan 2016 |
|
Daewoo Securities |
Acquisition KRW 2,390,000,000,000 (USD 2,000,000,000) at KRW 5,558,140,000,000 (USD 4,600,000,000) valuation. |
24 Jan 2016 |
|
|
Viva Republica Co Ltd Mobile payments platform. fintech, remittances, mobile payments |
Series A USD 4,500,000 (USD 4,500,000) |
21 Jul 2015 |
|
Growth Ladder Fund limited partners, fund of funds |
Fund Closing KRW 440,000,000,000 (USD 412,000,000) |
31 Dec 2014 |
|
|
Viva Republica Co Ltd Mobile payments platform. fintech, remittances, mobile payments |
Seed USD 1,000,000 (USD 1,000,000) |
8 Aug 2014 |
|
|
Oriental Brewery Co Ltd |
Acquisition USD 5,800,000,000 (USD 5,800,000,000) at USD 5,800,000,000 (USD 5,800,000,000) valuation. |
20 Jan 2014 |
|
|
Coupang South Korean e-commerce company. unicorns, ecommerce |
N/A |
31 Dec 2011 |
|
|
I-um Socius Co Ltd |
N/A |
31 Dec 2011 |
|
Asia Nanotechnology Fund LP nanotechnology |
Fund Closing |
16 Jun 2011 |
|
|
Asia Nanotechnology Fund LP nanotechnology |
Fund Closing |
15 Jun 2011 |
|
|
Spicus |
N/A |
31 Dec 2009 |
|
|
PharmAbcine Inc Develops fully human therapeutic monoclonal antibody (mAb) |
Series A |
1 Sep 2009 |
|
|
PharmAbcine Inc Develops fully human therapeutic monoclonal antibody (mAb) |
Series A |
1 Sep 2009 |
|
|
Silicon Mitus Inc Provider of TFT LCD notebook & monitor, LCD/AMOLED mobile display, and LED lighting/BLU applications. |
Series B |
1 Aug 2009 |
|
|
Oriental Brewery Co Ltd |
N/A |
6 May 2009 |
|
|
Nable Communications Inc |
N/A |
31 Dec 2008 |
|
|
Nurien Soft Ltd |
Series A |
1 Apr 2008 |
|
|
BlogCocktail |
N/A |
31 Dec 2007 |
|
|
zSoup |
Seed 90,000 (USD 90,000) |
1 Sep 2007 |
|
|
Pandora TV Co Ltd |
N/A |
31 Dec 2006 |
|
|
Alticast Corp Provider of multimedia home platform solutions to the interactive TV industry. |
Venture |
1 Jul 2006 |
|
|
WiniaMando Inc Leading manufacturer of kimchi refrigerators, airwashers, water purifiers and air conditioning units. |
N/A |
1 Nov 2005 |
|
Com2uS Corp |
Series A |
1 Aug 2005 |
|
CJ CGV Co Ltd Operator of multiplex cinemas in Korea. |
N/A |
31 Dec 2003 |
|
|
Haitai Confectionery and Foods Co Ltd Second largest manufacturer of confectionery, ice cream and frozen food products in South Korea. |
N/A |
31 Dec 2001 |
|
|
DM Foods Ltd Producer of sauce and culinary flavorings and non pasteurized milk. |
N/A |
31 Dec 2000 |
Companies
Best funded companies in South Korea
Manufacturer and vendor of injection moulding and stamping die products for the exterior and interior of automobiles and consumer electrics parts.
Operator of in and out of Korea in automotive, security, medical, and mobile fields.
Software development company that provides synchronize solutions for domestic and international companies.
Manufacturer automotive equipment, wastewater treatment equipment and rubber-related new material business.
Second largest manufacturer of confectionery, ice cream and frozen food products in South Korea.
Investors
Top investors - South Korea
Acquirers
Top acquirers - South Korea
| Investor | Profile | Country | Investments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Myrealtrip | Online travel platform. | South Korea | 3 |
|
Mirae Asset Securities | 1 | ||
|
Anheuser-Busch Inbev Worldwide Inc | United States | 1 |