Top 10 Crowdfunding VC Funds & Investors in South Korea (May 2026)
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| Investor | Relevant Deals | Geography | Stage | Focus | Round Size |
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Strong Ventures
VC Fund
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3 | South Korea, United States, Poland | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed | E-Commerce, Health Care, Apps | $200k–$8M |
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Woori Bank
VC Fund
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2 | South Korea, China, Hong Kong | Series B, Series A, Seed | Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology | $153k–$13M |
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500 Startups Korea
VC Fund
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2 | South Korea | Seed | Banking, FinTech, Internet | $206k–$917k |
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Republic
VC Fund
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1 | United States, India, Brazil | Seed, Pre-Seed, Equity Crowdfunding | Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech | $76k–$3M |
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TONY Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A, Series B, Series C | Apps, Travel, Tourism | $8.4M–$19M |
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InterVest Co.
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, India | Series B, Series A, Series C | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care | $1.9M–$54M |
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Mega Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, India | Series B, Series A, Seed | FinTech, E-Commerce, Financial Services | $764k–$25M |
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JB Investment
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series B, Series A, Seed | E-Commerce, Internet, Financial Services | |
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Korea Investment Partners
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea, United States, China | Series B, Series A, Seed | Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology | $764k–$50M |
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COOCON
VC Fund
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1 | South Korea | Series A | Banking, FinTech, Internet | |
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Strong Ventures is a seed fund, based in California, that finances, supports, and mentors Korean/Asian/Global entrepreneurs, empowering them to build strong ventures and to break successfully into the global market.With proven experience as operators, executives, and entrepreneurs, they provide hands-on assistance and guidance. On topof their financial investment, they aim to provide tangible value to their entrepreneurs, through network reach, strategic thinking, and execution collaboration. And, as they engage together in their venture endeavors, they hope to make the entrepreneurial ecosystem, where they build companies and labor in, a better, stronger, and more fun place for all.
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- Industry: E-Commerce, Health Care, Apps
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, Poland
Investor stats
- Total investments: 207
- Round size: Seed $229k–$2M; Pre-Seed $200k–$1M; Series A $1.1M–$8M
- Lead/follow: 15% lead, 85% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $3.3M in 2019
Portfolio highlights
- Pillyze — mobile health care startup
- InHandPlus — We are working to solve the issue of medical nonadherence, where patients don't follow their prescribed medical regimes. This is a common and costly problem, and can even result in serious consequences. Our proprietary smartwatch is able to tell what medicine users take, and when they take it. Our AI-based management platform then collects thedata and provides personalized healthcare services and insights.
- Test Valley — Test Valley sells smartphones, tablets, cameras, computers, and household appliances.
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- Industry: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology
- Stage:Series B, Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, China, Hong Kong
Investor stats
- Total investments: 39
- Round size: Seed $153k–$7.6M; Series A $1.5M–$7.6M; Series B $1.7M–$13M
- Lead/follow: 18% lead, 82% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Eastend — Eastend is an e-commerce company engaged in the fashion business.
- Lotte Group — Lotte is a multinational food and shopping corporation that consists of over 60 business units in a variety of industries such as candy manufacturing, beverages, hotels, fast food, retail, financial services, heavy chemicals, electronics, IT, construction, publishing, and entertainment.Lotte Group produces, distributes, and sellsconfectioneries, ice creams, oil, carbonated drinks and liquor, hamburgers, and bakery products and pastries. It operates department, discount, convenience, apparel, and home appliances stores as well as a supermarket and a multiplex movie theater; and hotels and a resort.It manufactures synthetic resins and fibers, and by-products; TFT LCD products; digital equipment, copiers, printers, and other office machines; digital cameras and printers, and photographic materials; and aluminum products. Its financing business activities include credit, travel agency, insurance agency, and telemarketing; and lease, personal and corporate loans, and installment financing. The company also engages in software development and computer equipment; public institutions systems and IT; golf course; advertising agency; development, financial consulting, and management of shopping centers; baseball team; logistics management consulting; electronic financial services; integrated e-payment; future food, genetic engineering, and bio-engineering; educational training and consulting; economy and industry strategic analysis; and scholarship and social welfare foundation businesses.Lotte is the largest confectionery manufacturer in South Korea. It was first established in June 1948 in Tokyo, by Shin Kyuk-Ho. From Tokyo, Lotte expanded into South Korea with the establishment of Lotte Confectionary Co., Ltd in Seoul on April 3, 1967.
- Green Dot — Green Dot runs an E-MaaS (Energy-Mobiliy as a Service) platform, which integrates mobility and energy. Since its inception, the service has drawn attention due to its rapid construction of Green Dot Zones, which provide energy and transportation All-in-One services in the heart of Seoul and the metropolitan area.
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- Industry: Banking, FinTech, Internet
- Stage:Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 5
- Round size: Seed $206k–$917k
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Finda — Finda is an online financial comparison platform across various financial products.
- Quotabook — Quotabook is a company that specializes in equity management.
- BOXFUL — BOXFUL is a self-storage company that provides warehousing and delivery services.
Republic gives people the opportunity to invest in the future they believe in by providing access to startup, real estate, crypto, and video game investments. Focused on creating a diverse, sustainable, and connected world, Republic has facilitated over $500 million in investments from over one million members of the global community. With a globalteam in six countries, Republic is backed by Galaxy Digital, The Motley Fool, Binance, Naspers, AngelList, and more.
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- Industry: Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Equity Crowdfunding
- Geography: United States, India, Brazil
Investor stats
- Total investments: 76
- Round size: Seed $468k–$3M; Pre-Seed $200k–$1.4M; Equity Crowdfunding $76k–$1.1M
- Lead/follow: 26% lead, 74% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2021
Portfolio highlights
- INX — INX Crypto Trading Platform is aiming to enable the listing & trading of regulated security tokens and cryptocurrencies for institutional & retail investors
- EquityList — Equity management with online cap table management and employee stock option programs (ESOP) administration. Available free for Indian startups
- The INX Digital Company — INX Crypto Trading Platform is aiming to enable the listing & trading of regulated security tokens and cryptocurrencies for institutional & retail investors
TONY Investment is a Venture Capital that invests in companies of all stages, from startups to scale-ups.
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- Industry: Apps, Travel, Tourism
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Series C
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 5
- Round size: Series B $8.4M–$19M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- TerraLIX — TerraLIX is a manufacturer of fuel cell products.
- Art Together — Art Together is a crowdfunding platform to buy an artwork.
- Innospace — Innoface is a space company that develops and provides launch services for small satellite launch vehicles with hybrid rocket technology.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
- Stage:Series B, Series A, Series C
- Geography: South Korea, United States, India
Investor stats
- Total investments: 83
- Round size: Series A $1.9M–$13M; Series B $2.7M–$54M; Series C $9.9M–$51M
- Lead/follow: 12% lead, 88% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2017
Portfolio highlights
- Dot Inc — Dot Inc. has developed a state-of-the-art, innovative, braille cell that is 95% smaller and 90% cheaper than the standard piezo-electric cells. The Dot Cell has brought revolutionary changes to the world through advancements in electromagnetic actuator technology. The Dot Watch is the first fully-Braille smartwatch in the world. We believeeveryone has the right to move freely and connect with the world, regardless of circumstances. Dot Inc., through its mission, will reduce the information gap through tactile literacy all around the world.
- Jente — Jente provides a B2B service that connects boutiques with domestic companies. The company's online platform offers distinct products that become trendsetters as a result of rapidly discovering and sourcing new brands, allowing clients to quickly bring new products from boutiques.
- Phantom AI — Phantom AI is democratizing the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to reduce accidents, save lives and make driving more enjoyable, while delivering tomorrow’s self-driving technology. The company provides a comprehensive autonomous driving platform featuring computer vision, sensor fusion and control capabilities.Phantom AI hascreated the most accurate and highest-performing AI solutions available today that meet car manufacturer requirements, at a much lower price than existing solutions. Delivered through a modular, software-based vehicle stack, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can select the components they wish to integrate and customize the configuration for unparalleled flexibility.
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- Industry: FinTech, E-Commerce, Financial Services
- Stage:Series B, Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, India
Investor stats
- Total investments: 17
- Round size: Series A $764k–$6.1M; Series B $3.8M–$25M
- Lead/follow: 11% lead, 89% 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
- Dohands — Dohands provides customized logistics services.
- Robo Arete — Robo Arete is a completely automated and robotics enables F&B servicing company with restaurants and takeaways.
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- Industry: E-Commerce, Internet, Financial Services
- Stage:Series B, Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 19
- Lead/follow: no public data
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.
- Wavebridge — Wavebridge is a top institutional digital asset company with traditional financial knowhows and crypto finance technology. The company was established in November 2018 to provide a comprehensive suite of investment solutions utilizing its data processing and AI technology.
- City Storage — City Storage is a side dish platform that produces and sells salads, soups, and pickles.
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, Health Care, Information Technology
- Stage:Series B, Series A, Seed
- Geography: South Korea, United States, China
Investor stats
- Total investments: 239
- Round size: Seed $764k–$14M; Series A $2.3M–$25M; Series B $2.7M–$50M
- Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — fund raised in 2023
Portfolio highlights
- Petpharma — Petpharma is an Operator of an e-commerce platform intended to provide veterinary medicines.
- Wello — Wello is a government business solution that offers a natural language processing-based business recommendation-application-management service.
- Indent — Indent is a provider of a video review service platform that helps sellers increase their sales by producing purchase reviews from actual buyers.
COOCON is a business information service provider company.
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- Industry: Banking, FinTech, Internet
- Stage:Series A
- Geography: South Korea
Investor stats
- Total investments: 2
- Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Finda — Finda is an online financial comparison platform across various financial products.
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