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Aju IB Invesment Corporation

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Seoul ยท Seedโ€“Late Stage

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Investment thesis

Aju IB Investment positions itself as one of Korea's earliest venture capital firms and a first-generation private equity house. The firm emphasizes transparent and ethical management aimed at maximizing returns for its limited partners and shareholders, while cultivating talent through a strong educational environment for its team. It pursues active innovation by challenging the status quo and embracing change. Operating out of Seoul, Boston, and Silicon Valley, the firm reports maintaining an average IRR of over 15% across its investment history.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seedโ€“Late Stage
HQ
Seoul, KR
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2009
AUM
$1.5B
Tracked investments
402
Unicorns
2
IPOs
13
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 184 of 402 portfolio companies

Biotech ร—47Healthtech ร—46Hardware ร—39AI & Machine Learning ร—38Medical Devices ร—37Consumer ร—34Advanced Manufacturing ร—31Deep Tech ร—29

HQs:South Koreaร—147United Statesร—9Canadaร—1Indiaร—1

Who they back

founder profiles across 34 portfolio companies
94%
solo founders
32 of 34 mapped founding teams
50%
repeat founders
of 18 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founderร—322 foundersร—13 foundersร—1

Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ร—2Seoul National University ร—2

What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ร—6Computer Science ร—4Business & Management ร—2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history

Nexon ร—2

Investments ยท 402 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 ยท 12021 ยท 12020 ยท 13 dated

5Minlab5minlab.com๐•

5minlab is a game development studio that creates and publishes video games, including titles such as Dinkum Together, Undusted: Letters from the Past, Private Military Manager, Kill The Crows, Rose and Lotus, and SMASH LEGENDS.

Gaming

Moonhyoung Park๋‹˜(Founder)in

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angelesacehotel.com

Ace Hotel is a collection of lifestyle hotels with locations in Seattle, Palm Springs, New York, Brooklyn, Kyoto, Sydney, Toronto, and Athens, combining historical buildings with contemporary design.

ConsumerTravel & Hospitality

Wade Weigel(Founder)inChris Pennin

Achimachim.co.kr

A food company that produces and sells cooked rice, fried rice, protein powder, chicken breast, and agricultural and aquatic products.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechSeoul, KR

๋ฌธ ๊ฒฝ ๋•

Active Anonymous Professional Networkteamblind.com

Blind is an anonymous online community where verified professionals discuss workplace topics, pay, layoffs and job moves.

Sunguk Moon(Founder)in

Co-investorsDCM VenturesKiwoom InvestmentStorm VenturesHyphen Capital

AHCahc.co.kr

AHC is a professional derma-aesthetic skincare brand developing products such as pore-care serums, with formulations validated through human application testing.

ConsumerE-commerce

Amotechamotech.co.kr

AMOTECH develops and manufactures electronic components including MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitors), antenna modules (NFC, RFID, GNSS, UWB, cellular), and motor solutions for use in automotive, mobile, wearable, home appliance, and IoT applications.

HardwareIoTSemiconductors

Aptsciaptsci.com

AptsciAptamer Science develops aptamer-based drug delivery and diagnostic platforms for precision medicine applications.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Jung Jip-hun

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

Armored Fresharmoredfresh.com

Rudy Yoo(Founder)in

Co-investorsGroom Investment

Arum Therapeuticsarumtherapeutics.com

Arum Therapeutics is a drug development company focused on identifying and targeting novel biological targets and signaling pathways to create new therapeutics.

Biotech

Mark Taegon Baik(Founder)in

Co-investorsDAYLI Partners

Autosilautosilicon.com

Autosilicon (์ฃผ์˜คํ† ์‹ค๋ฆฌ์ฝ˜) is a South Korean semiconductor company.

SemiconductorsSeoul, KR

Co-investorsWe Ventures

Bagelcode Venture Capitalbagelcode.com

Bagelcode is a global mobile game company founded in 2012 that develops and publishes mobile games for players worldwide, using technology and data to improve its game services.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationSeoul, KR

Donghoon Cha ๋‹˜(Founder)in

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Groom InvestmentIMM Investment JapanLB Investment

Baobabaibiobaobabaibio.com

Baobab AiBio develops therapeutics through a drug discovery pipeline (including candidates GF-103 and GF-203) using cryo-electron microscopy, protein engineering, and quantum computing.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Basscombasscom.net

Jun Kusumoto(Founder)in

BAZ BIOMEDICbazbiomedic.com

Baz Biomedic develops needle-free injection medical and beauty devices based on its MicroJet technology for precise, high-speed drug and skincare delivery.

HardwareMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness

James Kimin

Co-investorsMuirwoods Ventures

Bbodekbbodek.com

Bbodek operates a dishware rental and cleaning service using automated washing facilities and proprietary natural detergents, serving consumers who want to eliminate manual dishwashing.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSeoul, KR

Beaubrainbeaubrain.bio

Beaubrain develops AI-powered diagnostic and digital therapeutic solutions for dementia, focusing on early detection through biomarker prediction and brain health management.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

์„œ์ƒ์›(CEO (๋Œ€ํ‘œ์ด์‚ฌ))๋‚˜๋•๋ ฌ(Chief Medical Officer (์ตœ๊ณ ์˜๋ฃŒ์ฑ…์ž„์ž))

Co-investorsLotte Ventures

Bhapticsbhaptics.comin๐•

Haptics technology provider for gaming platforms.

ConsumerGamingHardware

Bioactsbioacts.com

Jin Woo Parkin

Boostimmuneboostimmune.com

Gwanghee Leein

Co-investorsPremier PartnersWe Ventures

Brlabbrlab.ai

Emmanuel Jongmin Lee(Founder)in

Brunelbrunel.ai

Sabrina Castenfelt(Founder)in

Caringcaring.co.kr

Caring provides elderly care services in South Korea, offering guidance and free expert consultations on long-term care grades, day care centers, family caregiving, and home visit care.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSeoul, KR

Co-investorsAscendo VenturesLB Investment

Carisma Therapeuticscarismatx.comDec 2020

CAR-Macrophage cellular therapeutics with initial oncology focus (NASDAQ: CARM).

BiotechPhiladelphia, US

Steven Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMargarita Chavez(Director)inEran Nadav(Director)Althea Stillman(Director)Jacob Gunterberg(Director)Regina Hodits(Director)in

Co-investorsAgent CapitalAnzu PartnersGrazia Equity GmbHHealthCapMRL Ventures FundSolasta Ventures+3 more

Cellumedcellumed.co.kr

Cellumed is a South Korean biotech company focused on musculoskeletal medical devices and biological products.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Yoo In-soo(CEO (๋Œ€ํ‘œ์ด์‚ฌ))

Cenyxbiotechcenyxbiotech.com

Seoul-based nano-medicine company developing cerium oxide nanozyme therapeutics for brain injury, stroke and inflammation.

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

Chemonchemon.co.kr

Chemon is a non-clinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides GLP-compliant efficacy and toxicity testing, quality assurance, and regulatory support for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and chemicals.

AgTechBiotechHealthtech

Kwon Sit(Founder)in

Chemtroschemtros.com

Chemtros is a research-focused specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 2006 that produces pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), electronic materials, industrial adhesives, and semiconductor materials for various industries.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsAnsan, KR

Lee Dong-hoon(CEO)Lee Dong-hun(CEO & President)

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

Chickenpluschickenplus.co.kr

Chicken Plus is a fried chicken restaurant franchise brand that operates across multiple countries with a specialized R&D team developing varied chicken menu offerings and proprietary sauce production capabilities.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSeongnam, KR

๊ถŒ์ˆœ๋ฌธ(๋Œ€ํ‘œ (CEO))

Chinatanchinatan.co.kr

Provides online Chinese-language learning content for Korean speakers, including video lessons on pronunciation, HSK/TSC exam preparation, business Chinese, and cultural immersion through dramas and on-location footage.

EdTech

Cnccosmeticcnccosmetic.com

C&C International develops cosmetic and beauty products through dedicated makeup and skincare research laboratories, serving the beauty industry.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechConsumer

Coherecohere.comin๐•

Cohere builds foundational AI models and enterprise solutions that help businesses automate tasks, accelerate workflows, and enhance decision-making.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToronto, CA

Aidan Gomez(Co-founder & CEO)Ivan Zhang(Co-founder)inNick Frosst(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Advaita CapitalAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundCastor VenturesCisco Investments+20 more

Com2Usrocacom2usroca.com

Com2uS ROCA is a subsidiary of the Com2uS group operating in the gaming and digital content space.

Gaming

Cookatmarketcookatmarket.com

Cookat operates an online store selling ready-to-eat and frozen convenience foods, including microwaveable meals, snacks, and its own Cookat Made branded products.

ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Co-investorsKT investment Inc.LB Investment

Corelinesoftcorelinesoft.comin๐•

Corelinesoft develops aview, a CT-based artificial intelligence software that assists radiologists in image interpretation and enables healthcare institutions to extract broader analytical insights from chest imaging data.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Counterpointresearchcounterpointresearch.comin๐•

Counterpoint Research is a market research and analysis firm covering the technology, telecom, and connected-device ecosystem, publishing intelligence trackers and reports on smartphones, semiconductors/SoCs, OEMs, and related markets.

Data & InfrastructureHardwareSemiconductors

Neil Shah(Founder)in

Cswindcswind.comin

CS WIND is an energy solutions company focused on ESG-oriented operations, presenting itself in the wind and renewable energy sector.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy

Curocellbtxcurocellbtx.com

Curocell is a Korean biotech company developing CAR-T cell therapies for cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia, as well as autoimmune conditions like lupus.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Gunsoo Kim(CEO / Founder)

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanLB Investment

Daanbiotpxdaanbiotpx.com

DAAN Biotherapeutics develops T-cell immunotherapies for cancer, including TCR-T cell therapies, TCR-mimic T-cell engagers, and conditionally activated T-cell engagers targeting tumor-specific antigens.

BiotechHealthtech

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Solidus Investment

Dabeeodabeeo.comin

Dabeeo builds digital mapping and spatial data products using AI and image deep learning to digitize indoor and outdoor spaces for location-based services and spatial analysis.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS

Juhum Park ๋‹˜(Founder)in

Deardahliadeardahlia.com

Dear Dahlia is a vegan and cruelty-free luxury cosmetics brand offering makeup products infused with Dahlia Variabilis flower extract and certified organic ingredients such as shea butter, argan oil, and sweet almond oil.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

DEEPNOID Venture Capitaldeepnoid.comin

Deepnoid develops artificial intelligence solutions for medical imaging analysis, security screening, and industrial quality inspection.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Woosik Choi(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanLB Investment

Deepxdeepx.aiin

DEEPX designs low-power AI semiconductors and accelerators (such as the DX-M1 and DX-M2 chips) for on-device and edge AI processing.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors

Lokwon Kim(Founder)in

Dexter Studiosdexterstudios.com

Dexter Studios is a South Korean content production company specializing in visual effects, virtual production, and digital content creation for films, television, and immersive media.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR

Co-investorsLegend CapitalLB Investment

Dongaeltekdongaeltek.co.kr

DongaEltek is a South Korean company that develops inspection equipment for the display manufacturing industry, and is expanding into technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics

Dongwhaelectrolytedongwhaelectrolyte.com

South Korean specialty chemical maker producing electrolytes for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in electronics and EVs.

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.We Ventures

Dot Milldot-mill.comin

Dotmill creates immersive experiences and storytelling spaces designed to engage audiences through technology.

Media & Entertainment

Co-investorsKiwoom InvestmentSolidus Investment

Dxomedxome.com

Dxome develops genomic testing products, including germline analysis of genomic DNA to detect hereditary mutations and liquid biopsy analysis of ctDNA to identify somatic mutations.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

Eastphotonicseastphotonics.com

East Photonics develops optical components and technologies including wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) design, thin-film filter deposition, optical fiber fusion splicing, and precision optical alignment.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Ecodmlabecodmlab.com

Ecodmlab develops electroceramic materials and manufactures beauty and medical devices using patented ultrasound technology for applications including HIFU, ultrasonic probes, sensors, and actuators.

Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsChungcheongbuk-do, KR

Co-investorsKorea Investment Partners

Edgcedgc.com

EDGC (Eone-Diagnomics Genome Center) is a Korean genomics healthcare company that provides genetic analysis services across life stages, including non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) branded "The Mom's Scanning" and liquid biopsy-based cancer diagnostics using cell-free DNA and next-generation sequencing.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthIncheon, KR

Min-Seob Lee(CEO)in

Encellincencellinc.com

Crystal Nyitray(Founder)in

Enclonyenclony.comin

Enclony builds high-speed vision inspection systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing, used to inspect tablets, capsules, and tablet-capsule hybrids and to verify laser marking.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Enflowenflow.co.kr

Enflow develops technology to produce sulfide-based solid electrolytes in fine spherical form, researching, developing, and manufacturing materials for next-generation batteries alongside domestic partner companies.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsOsan, KR

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.LB Investment

Ensomaensoma.comFeb 2021

Ensoma is a genomic medicine company developing a platform for in vivo engineering of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), combining an off-the-shelf delivery system with a gene engineering toolkit intended to treat diseases with a one-time treatment.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Albert Seymour(Director)

BoardKush Parmar(Executive Officer, Director)inPaula Soteropoulos(Director)Stephen Knight(Director)in

Co-investors5AM VenturesCatalio Capital Management, LPDelos CapitalF-Prime CapitalSolasta VenturesAlexandria+7 more

Epchemtechepchemtech.com

EP Chem Tech (์ดํ”ผ์บ ํ…) develops and manufactures electrolytes and additives for secondary batteries, along with specialty chemical materials and UV coating products such as sheets and films.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsGunsan, KR

Epntepnt.co.krin

PNT (ํ”ผ์—”ํ‹ฐ) is a South Korean manufacturer of roll-to-roll process automation equipment, with a focus on machinery for secondary battery (rechargeable battery) production.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware

Fieldcurefieldcure.com

FieldCure develops iMET, an electric field-based cancer therapy device that applies alternating electric fields at specific frequencies to disrupt mitosis in cancer cells while sparing normal cells.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Myung-Geun Yoon(CEO)

Frombiofrombio.co.kr

FromBio is a South Korean company that sells health and wellness consumer products through its online store.

ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Furryfriendsfurryfriends.co.kr

A South Korean dog education and care business offering puppy training, socialization, behavior modification, and daycare, along with classes that teach owners how to understand and train their dogs.

ConsumerMarketplacesWellness & FitnessSeoul, KR

GCVPgcvp.co.kr

A South Korean developer of biopharmaceutical products for veterinary use, focused on animal health and welfare through innovative drug development and biopharmaceutical research.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtech

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details โ€” typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

12Cm4SeasonAbClon Venture CapitalAbtisAbysscompanyActroAjinpaperAmogreentechAnapassAnaproAprogen Kic.CoASIANA AIRLINES ์•„์‹œ์•„๋‚˜ํ•ญ๊ณต air transport business ํ•ญ๊ณต์šด์†ก์—…AsiaseedAstronsecAtsemiAutechAutotacbioBi NexBitemeBlisspack Venture CapitalBokcnsBonneCaremediCell Bio Human TechChang SoftCndsemiCNTUS-SUNGJIN Venture CapitalCosmeccaCotdeCurexDaejooDanoDealiciousDhpkoreaDialog SemiconductorDigitaldaesungDongsungcorpDoubleU Games Venture CapitalDream Mark1.CoDstechnoDtncDtncroEconyEdenenterEloimlEm Tech.CoEubiologics Venture CapitalFamepickFCI Venture CapitalGap TGdfoodGencurixGenexineGi Cellgiinnovation Venture CapitalGnlstGoodtcellsGosan TechGrainonHelinoxstoreHimsHuinnoHuonsHUTOM Venture CapitalHuvitzHyatt Herald Square New YorkHyungkukI Components.CoI SunamIctcomIcure Pharmceutical Venture CapitalIdreamtechimedicom Venture CapitalIniststInkaInktecInnoxlithiumIpsItruckj2hbio Venture CapitalJangwontechJeiljerseyKaonmediaKimsreferenceKmacKncareKokiripowerKovistechnologyKpscorpKristinkoreaKsystemkukka Venture CapitalKweatherL Tech.Co

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Aju IB Invesment Corporation made?
Aju IB Invesment Corporation has 402 tracked investments, 14 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Aju IB Invesment Corporation invest at?
Aju IB Invesment Corporation invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Aju IB Invesment Corporation focus on?
Aju IB Invesment Corporation focuses on Biotech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Aju IB Invesment Corporation located?
Aju IB Invesment Corporation is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
Who does Aju IB Invesment Corporation co-invest with?
Aju IB Invesment Corporation most often shares deals with IMM Investment Japan, Kiwoom Investment, Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., among 78 tracked co-investors.

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