# Kakao Ventures Portfolio Map 2026: 68 Startups by Sector > Kakao Ventures's portfolio mapped: 68 startups it has backed, in 11 sectors from AI, Healthtech and Edtech on. Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/kakao-ventures-portfolio-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## AI 21 - [Rebellions](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebellions) - [LinqAlpha](https://millionrounds.com/company/linqalpha) - [Standigm](https://millionrounds.com/company/standigm) - [Contoro Robotics](https://millionrounds.com/company/contoro-robotics) - [Asleep](https://millionrounds.com/company/asleep) - [Connecteve](https://millionrounds.com/company/connecteve) - [Skelter Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/skelter-labs) - [Cochl](https://millionrounds.com/company/cochl) - [*B* BinaryVR](https://millionrounds.com/company/binaryvr) - [Trillion Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/trillion-labs) - [Return Zero](https://millionrounds.com/company/return-zero) - [BlueSpace.ai](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluespace-ai) - [Tzafon](https://millionrounds.com/company/tzafon) - [Argo](https://millionrounds.com/company/argo) - [SqueezeBits](https://millionrounds.com/company/squeezebits) - [Runbear](https://millionrounds.com/company/runbear) - [Neutune](https://millionrounds.com/company/neutune) - [DeepMetrics](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepmetrics) - [MakeDashy](https://millionrounds.com/company/makedashy) - [*TT* Thumb Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/thumb-technologies) - [vibers.ai](https://millionrounds.com/company/vibers-ai) ## Healthtech 8 - [Emocog](https://millionrounds.com/company/emocog) - [Intelon Optics](https://millionrounds.com/company/intelon-optics) - [Medb Korea](https://millionrounds.com/company/medb-korea) - [AFI](https://millionrounds.com/company/afi) - [Bunker Kids](https://millionrounds.com/company/bunker-kids) - [Kompass](https://millionrounds.com/company/kompass) - [MYDUTY](https://millionrounds.com/company/myduty) - [*F* Flonics](https://millionrounds.com/company/flonics) ## Edtech 6 - [*MP* Mivera Project](https://millionrounds.com/company/mivera-project) - [Minerva Project](https://millionrounds.com/company/minerva-project) - [Jaranda](https://millionrounds.com/company/jaranda) - [Vitruv (Bituve)](https://millionrounds.com/company/vitruv-bituve) - [Hilokal](https://millionrounds.com/company/hilokal) - [CODESQUAD](https://millionrounds.com/company/codesquad) ## E-commerce 6 - [Rapport Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapport-labs) - [ClosetShare](https://millionrounds.com/company/closetshare) - [The Clozet](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-clozet) - [HEODAK](https://millionrounds.com/company/heodak) - [Dillyhub](https://millionrounds.com/company/dillyhub) - [*L* Limese](https://millionrounds.com/company/limese) ## Gaming 5 - [Saltlab](https://millionrounds.com/company/saltlab) - [VAGames](https://millionrounds.com/company/vagames) - [GPUN](https://millionrounds.com/company/gpun) - [*HS* Howling Soft](https://millionrounds.com/company/howling-soft) - [Cocoon Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/cocoon-games) ## Consumer Apps 5 - [Timetree](https://millionrounds.com/company/timetree) - [Travel Wallet](https://millionrounds.com/company/travel-wallet) - [Pilleye](https://millionrounds.com/company/pilleye) - [Trost](https://millionrounds.com/company/trost) - [39 degrees C](https://millionrounds.com/company/39-degrees-c) ## IT Services 4 - [*MA* MARS Auto](https://millionrounds.com/company/mars-auto) - [SeedN](https://millionrounds.com/company/seedn) - [Parallax Worlds](https://millionrounds.com/company/parallax-worlds) - [Maycoders](https://millionrounds.com/company/maycoders) ## Media 4 - [Lemonbase](https://millionrounds.com/company/lemonbase) - [Kinolights](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinolights) - [Zaiseoul](https://millionrounds.com/company/zaiseoul) - [Albus](https://millionrounds.com/company/albus) ## Entertainment 3 - [EVR STUDIO](https://millionrounds.com/company/evr-studio) - [FORCETELLER](https://millionrounds.com/company/forceteller) - [Cutback](https://millionrounds.com/company/cutback) ## Biotech 3 - [*B* Bind](https://millionrounds.com/company/bind) - [*A* Awair](https://millionrounds.com/company/awair) - [Dr.Kitchen](https://millionrounds.com/company/dr-kitchen) ## Advanced Manufacturing 3 - [UVify](https://millionrounds.com/company/uvify) - [breezm](https://millionrounds.com/company/breezm) - [RECON Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/recon-labs) ## Segment by segment ### AI 21 startups · $782M raised - [**Rebellions**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebellions) Rebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020. South Korea $650M - [**LinqAlpha**](https://millionrounds.com/company/linqalpha) LinqAlpha is an AI-native company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in automated financial research for global public markets. United States $29M - [**Standigm**](https://millionrounds.com/company/standigm) Standigm is a workflow AI-driven drug discovery company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. South Korea $22M - [**Contoro Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/contoro-robotics) Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based startup focused on automating the unloading of floor-loaded shipping containers and trailers u United States $14M - [**Asleep**](https://millionrounds.com/company/asleep) Asleep is a South Korean startup founded in June 2020, based in Seoul's Gangnam-gu. South Korea $13M - [**Connecteve**](https://millionrounds.com/company/connecteve) CONNECTEVE is a South Korean med-tech startup founded in 2021, focused on advancing orthopedic care through AI-powered software an South Korea $9.7M - [**Skelter Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/skelter-labs) Skelter Labs is an artificial intelligence company based in Seoul, founded in 2015 by Ted Cho, a former engineering site director South Korea $9.3M - [**Cochl**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cochl) Cochl is a deep-tech startup making a foundation model for sound AI. United States $5.0M ### Healthtech 8 startups · $35M raised - [**Emocog**](https://millionrounds.com/company/emocog) Emocog is a healthcare technology company dedicated to dementia care and cognitive health management. South Korea $15M - [**Intelon Optics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/intelon-optics) Intelon Optics is a medical device company founded in 2011, specializing in advanced non-contact biomechanical imaging solutions f United States $5.9M - [**Medb Korea**](https://millionrounds.com/company/medb-korea) Medb Korea is a medical consumer, hospital, and pharmacy-focused online medical care and prescription drug delivery platform. South Korea $5.2M - [**AFI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/afi) AFI offers innovative technology solutions. - $3.9M - [**Bunker Kids**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bunker-kids) Bunker Kids is a startup that provides solutions optimized for achieving personal health goals using data and algorithms. - $1.6M - [**Kompass**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kompass) Kompass is a coaching company that provides leadership development coaching services. United States $1.6M - [**MYDUTY**](https://millionrounds.com/company/myduty) MYDUTY is an app that provides nurses and hospital staff managers to create, manage and track duties. - $883K - [*F* **Flonics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/flonics) Flonics is a medical imaging-based blood flow diagnostic company. South Korea $717K ### Edtech 6 startups · $65M raised - [*MP* **Mivera Project**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mivera-project) United States $57M - [**Minerva Project**](https://millionrounds.com/company/minerva-project) Minerva Project is designed to prepare students for leadership and innovation, combining liberal arts and sciences curriculum. United States $3.1M - [**Jaranda**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jaranda) Jaranda is a South Korea-based childcare and education services company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul. South Korea $2.6M - [**Vitruv (Bituve)**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vitruv-bituve) Vitruv is a e-learning platform that provides tutoring and other queries related to mathematics. South Korea $1.0M - [**Hilokal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hilokal) Hilokal is a language learning platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects native speakers with language learners through South Korea $679K - [**CODESQUAD**](https://millionrounds.com/company/codesquad) CODESQUAD provides software education services. South Korea $353K ### E-commerce 6 startups · $39M raised - [**Rapport Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapport-labs) Rapport Labs Inc. South Korea $27M - [**ClosetShare**](https://millionrounds.com/company/closetshare) ClosetShare is a Sustainable Fashion Platform where women can rent, share and resell fashion items. South Korea $3.7M - [**The Clozet**](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-clozet) THE CLOZET is a fashion sharing service aiming to be Airbnb for fashion. South Korea $3.6M - [**HEODAK**](https://millionrounds.com/company/heodak) HEODAK sells chicken, salad, sauce, snacks, food, and beverages. - $2.6M - [**Dillyhub**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dillyhub) Dillyhub is an all-in-one creator platform designed to assist artists and comic creators in publishing, distributing, and monetizi Netherlands $1.8M - [*L* **Limese**](https://millionrounds.com/company/limese) Limese is an e-commerce company. - $892K ### Gaming 5 startups · $8.5M raised - [**Saltlab**](https://millionrounds.com/company/saltlab) Saltlab a first person shooting game developer. - $3.6M - [**VAGames**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vagames) VAGames is a game-developing company that develops mobile games using 3D cartoon rendering graphic technology. South Korea $2.2M - [**GPUN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gpun) GPUN is a platform that enables individuals to build games. South Korea $1.2M - [*HS* **Howling Soft**](https://millionrounds.com/company/howling-soft) Howling Soft is a game startup. - $962K - [**Cocoon Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cocoon-games) Cocoon Games is engaged in the development of mobile games. - $538K ### Consumer Apps 5 startups · $28M raised - [**Timetree**](https://millionrounds.com/company/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 help Japan $10M - [**Travel Wallet**](https://millionrounds.com/company/travel-wallet) Travel Wallet is a South Korean fintech company established in 2017, specializing in foreign currency payment, currency exchange, South Korea $10M - [**Pilleye**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pilleye) Medility is a mobile application that lets users count and keep track of pills. - $4.3M - [**Trost**](https://millionrounds.com/company/trost) Trost provides comprehensive online psychological counseling services. South Korea $2.7M - [**39 degrees C**](https://millionrounds.com/company/39-degrees-c) 39 degrees C is a Mobile app development company. - $536K ### IT Services 4 startups · $21M raised - [*MA* **MARS Auto**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mars-auto) MARS Auto is a self-driving technology to the commercial trucking industry. - $12M - [**SeedN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/seedn) SeedN is an energy startup that researches the optimal temperature in space and provides new value to space through AIoT technology. South Korea $4.5M - [**Parallax Worlds**](https://millionrounds.com/company/parallax-worlds) Parallax Worlds is a robotics software company based in San Francisco, California. United States $4.0M - [**Maycoders**](https://millionrounds.com/company/maycoders) Maycoders is a K-beauty tech startup based in Seoul, founded in September 2020. South Korea $376K ### Media 4 startups · $8.2M raised - [**Lemonbase**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lemonbase) Lemonbase is a B2B SaaS startup established in October 2020, based in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. South Korea $5.7M - [**Kinolights**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinolights) Kinolights is a movie rating and recommendation services provider. South Korea $1.5M - [**Zaiseoul**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zaiseoul) Zaiseoul is an online portal for travel information services in South Korea. Mexico $680K - [**Albus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/albus) Albus is a French software company that specializes in practice-management tools for independent nurses, known as infirmières libé France $361K ### Entertainment 3 startups · $18M raised - [**EVR STUDIO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/evr-studio) EVR Studio is a digital content development company based in Seoul, founded in 2016. South Korea $13M - [**FORCETELLER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/forceteller) FORCETELLER is a mobile app for online entertainment services. - $2.5M - [**Cutback**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cutback) Cutback is an AI-powered video editing company that focuses on automating repetitive post-production tasks. United States $2.5M ### Biotech 3 startups · $87M raised - [*B* **Bind**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bind) United States $73M - [*A* **Awair**](https://millionrounds.com/company/awair) United States $10M - [**Dr.Kitchen**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dr-kitchen) Dr.Kitchen is a professional research company focusing on diet food for diabetics. South Korea $4.5M ### Advanced Manufacturing 3 startups · $52M raised - [**UVify**](https://millionrounds.com/company/uvify) UVify is a leader in autonomous unmanned drone technology, focusing on high-performance swarm drones, spatial AI, and modular autonomy. United States $42M - [**breezm**](https://millionrounds.com/company/breezm) Breezm produces custom eyewear optimized for the customer's face, using 3D-printing, 3D-scanning, and big data analysis. South Korea $5.6M - [**RECON Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/recon-labs) RECON 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. 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