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Kakao Ventures portfolio map

68 startups Kakao Ventures has backed in rounds we track, since 2014, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $1.1B. The biggest sector is AI, with 21 companies.

68startups backed
11sectors
$1.1Braised between them
AIbiggest sector

Kakao Ventures's investor profile

AI

21

Healthtech

8

Edtech

6

E-commerce

6

Gaming

5

Consumer Apps

5

IT Services

4

Media

4

Entertainment

3

Biotech

3

Advanced Manufacturing

3

Segment by segment

AI

21 startups · $782M raised

  1. RebellionsRebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.South Korea$650M
  2. LinqAlphaLinqAlpha is an AI-native company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in automated financial research for global public markets.United States$29M
  3. StandigmStandigm is a workflow AI-driven drug discovery company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015.South Korea$22M
  4. Contoro RoboticsContoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup focused on automating the unloading of floor-loaded shipping containers and trailers uUnited States$14M
  5. AsleepAsleep is a South Korean startup founded in June 2020, based in Seoul's Gangnam-gu.South Korea$13M
  6. ConnecteveCONNECTEVE is a South Korean med-tech startup founded in 2021, focused on advancing orthopedic care through AI-powered software anSouth Korea$9.7M
  7. Skelter LabsSkelter Labs is an artificial intelligence company based in Seoul, founded in 2015 by Ted Cho, a former engineering site director South Korea$9.3M
  8. CochlCochl is a deep-tech startup making a foundation model for sound AI.United States$5.0M

Healthtech

8 startups · $35M raised

  1. EmocogEmocog is a healthcare technology company dedicated to dementia care and cognitive health management.South Korea$15M
  2. Intelon OpticsIntelon Optics is a medical device company founded in 2011, specializing in advanced non-contact biomechanical imaging solutions fUnited States$5.9M
  3. Medb KoreaMedb Korea is a medical consumer, hospital, and pharmacy-focused online medical care and prescription drug delivery platform.South Korea$5.2M
  4. AFIAFI offers innovative technology solutions.-$3.9M
  5. Bunker KidsBunker Kids is a startup that provides solutions optimized for achieving personal health goals using data and algorithms.-$1.6M
  6. KompassKompass is a coaching company that provides leadership development coaching services.United States$1.6M
  7. MYDUTYMYDUTY is an app that provides nurses and hospital staff managers to create, manage and track duties.-$883K
  8. FFlonicsFlonics is a medical imaging-based blood flow diagnostic company.South Korea$717K

Edtech

6 startups · $65M raised

  1. MPMivera ProjectUnited States$57M
  2. Minerva ProjectMinerva Project is designed to prepare students for leadership and innovation, combining liberal arts and sciences curriculum.United States$3.1M
  3. JarandaJaranda is a South Korea-based childcare and education services company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul.South Korea$2.6M
  4. Vitruv (Bituve)Vitruv is a e-learning platform that provides tutoring and other queries related to mathematics.South Korea$1.0M
  5. HilokalHilokal is a language learning platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects native speakers with language learners through South Korea$679K
  6. CODESQUADCODESQUAD provides software education services.South Korea$353K

E-commerce

6 startups · $39M raised

  1. Rapport LabsRapport Labs Inc.South Korea$27M
  2. ClosetShareClosetShare is a Sustainable Fashion Platform where women can rent, share and resell fashion items.South Korea$3.7M
  3. The ClozetTHE CLOZET is a fashion sharing service aiming to be Airbnb for fashion.South Korea$3.6M
  4. HEODAKHEODAK sells chicken, salad, sauce, snacks, food, and beverages.-$2.6M
  5. DillyhubDillyhub is an all-in-one creator platform designed to assist artists and comic creators in publishing, distributing, and monetiziNetherlands$1.8M
  6. LLimeseLimese is an e-commerce company.-$892K

Gaming

5 startups · $8.5M raised

  1. SaltlabSaltlab a first person shooting game developer.-$3.6M
  2. VAGamesVAGames is a game-developing company that develops mobile games using 3D cartoon rendering graphic technology.South Korea$2.2M
  3. GPUNGPUN is a platform that enables individuals to build games.South Korea$1.2M
  4. HSHowling SoftHowling Soft is a game startup.-$962K
  5. Cocoon GamesCocoon Games is engaged in the development of mobile games.-$538K

Consumer Apps

5 startups · $28M raised

  1. Timetree株式会社TimeTree is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014, known for its calendar-sharing app, “TimeTree.” The app is designed to helpJapan$10M
  2. Travel WalletTravel Wallet is a South Korean fintech company established in 2017, specializing in foreign currency payment, currency exchange, South Korea$10M
  3. PilleyeMedility is a mobile application that lets users count and keep track of pills.-$4.3M
  4. TrostTrost provides comprehensive online psychological counseling services.South Korea$2.7M
  5. 39 degrees C39 degrees C is a Mobile app development company.-$536K

IT Services

4 startups · $21M raised

  1. MAMARS AutoMARS Auto is a self-driving technology to the commercial trucking industry.-$12M
  2. SeedNSeedN is an energy startup that researches the optimal temperature in space and provides new value to space through AIoT technology.South Korea$4.5M
  3. Parallax WorldsParallax Worlds is a robotics software company based in San Francisco, California.United States$4.0M
  4. MaycodersMaycoders is a K-beauty tech startup based in Seoul, founded in September 2020.South Korea$376K

Media

4 startups · $8.2M raised

  1. LemonbaseLemonbase is a B2B SaaS startup established in October 2020, based in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.South Korea$5.7M
  2. KinolightsKinolights is a movie rating and recommendation services provider.South Korea$1.5M
  3. ZaiseoulZaiseoul is an online portal for travel information services in South Korea.Mexico$680K
  4. AlbusAlbus is a French software company that specializes in practice-management tools for independent nurses, known as infirmières libéFrance$361K

Entertainment

3 startups · $18M raised

  1. EVR STUDIOEVR Studio is a digital content development company based in Seoul, founded in 2016.South Korea$13M
  2. FORCETELLERFORCETELLER is a mobile app for online entertainment services.-$2.5M
  3. CutbackCutback is an AI-powered video editing company that focuses on automating repetitive post-production tasks.United States$2.5M

Biotech

3 startups · $87M raised

  1. BBindUnited States$73M
  2. AAwairUnited States$10M
  3. Dr.KitchenDr.Kitchen is a professional research company focusing on diet food for diabetics.South Korea$4.5M

Advanced Manufacturing

3 startups · $52M raised

  1. UVifyUVify is a leader in autonomous unmanned drone technology, focusing on high-performance swarm drones, spatial AI, and modular autonomy.United States$42M
  2. breezmBreezm produces custom eyewear optimized for the customer's face, using 3D-printing, 3D-scanning, and big data analysis.South Korea$5.6M
  3. RECON LabsRECON Labs software creates 3D models and AR content based on photos/videos.South Korea$4.4M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Kakao Ventures as an investor, the first in 2014. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each sector shows its best-funded first; sectors with fewer than three companies are left off. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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