Big Basin Capital
Venture capitalCupertino ยท Pre-SeedโSeries A ยท 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Big Basin Capital backs early-stage startups across Korea and the United States, spanning B2B, B2C, and biotech companies. The firm approaches investing as the beginning of a long entrepreneurial partnership, supporting founders throughout their journey rather than treating funding as a one-time transaction.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team ยท 5 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 12 of 45 portfolio companiesConsumer ร5SaaS ร5AI & Machine Learning ร4HR Tech ร3E-commerce ร2Marketplaces ร2B2B Marketplaces ร1Cloud Computing ร1
HQs:South Koreaร3United Statesร3
Investments ยท 45 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 ยท 12015 ยท 12 dated
'Flow Pay', a BNPL platform tailored for small and medium enterprises
Studio developing immersive metaverse games
SaaS solutions for e-commerce businesses centered on community engagement
Interactive learning platform focused on participant engagement.
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersStorm Ventures
Combined platform for food content and online commerce (acquired by GS)
Buy Now Pay Later platform for small to medium enterprises
FORCETELLER is an astrology application that generates personalized insights based on users' zodiac signs and birth charts, covering areas such as daily life, emotions, and relationships.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
AI-powered B2B travel platform for personalized itinerary planning
GoodTime provides AI-powered interview scheduling software for enterprise talent acquisition teams, automating interviewer selection, candidate communications, rescheduling, and high-volume interview days.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Bullpen CapitalGSV VenturesGingerbread Capital
GOPIZZA makes oval-shaped pizzas prepared in roughly 5-7 minutes for dine-in or takeaway, with each pizza portioned into five slices.
ConsumerFoodTech
Hanpoom is an online store that sells Korean products โ including groceries, snacks, health and diet supplements, K-beauty items, kitchenware, and bedding โ to overseas (primarily US) customers, with duty-free and free shipping options.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSeoul, KR
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Harmonic Bionics develops Harmony SHR, a robotic system for upper extremity rehabilitation used to treat patients recovering movement, and partners with distributors outside the US.
Digital HealthMedical DevicesRoboticsAustin, US
Ashish Deshpande(Executive Officer, Director)Youngmok Yun(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Prentice(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Berman(Director)
Fabless semiconductor innovator specializing in 3D-touch technology (KOSDAQ IPO)
Global network connecting Korean dental laboratories with dental clinics worldwide
Marketplace platform for fabric producers and merchants
Kong Studios is a US-headquartered game developer behind the mobile adventure RPG Guardian Tales and puzzle RPG Dungeon Link.
Reno, US
Kwang Won Sok(Executive Officer, Director)Jeehyung Lee(Director)
BoardSeunghun Lee(Director)Phil Yoon(Director)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Manufacturer of biodegradable paper goods
Commercial laundry service for business clients
Medical AI solution platform for hospitals and clinics
Retail analytics platform examining offline customer traffic in stores
Drug discovery platform leveraging CRISPR technology
'Drop-free' glass solutions for outdoor camera systems
Developer of personalized T-cell immunotherapies
Developer of the survival game Tree of Life Oddria on Steam
AI-based platform for image search and automated tagging
Direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform for seafood products
AI-based diagnostics platform for medical imaging analysis
Data analytics platform for athletes and sports teams
Co-investorsLotte Ventures
Platform for collection, resale, and reuse of second-hand apparel
Verification solutions for safety in collaborative robot environments
Shiftee is a workforce management software that combines scheduling, time and attendance, leave management, workflow, electronic contracts, reporting, and payroll in a single platform.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
ShipDa is a digital freight forwarding service that lets companies get shipping rates and detailed quotes and manage import/export logistics online.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsWe Ventures
SodaGift is an online gifting service that lets people send gifts across borders, handling international delivery.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
EV charging infrastructure solutions for residential and corporate use
T-order (ํฐ์ค๋) provides AI-powered tablet ordering systems for restaurants and other retail venues, offering in-store table ordering, store management, sales analytics, and marketing tools for store owners.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsLB Investment
Teuida is a language-learning app focused on teaching spoken Korean through real-life conversation scenarios, with AI-based instant feedback that scores users' pronunciation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech
Co-investorsLotte Ventures
The.Wave.Talk develops a single-chip (ASIC) optical water-monitoring sensor that uses its patented CSMS optical path amplification hardware and AI scattering-signal analysis to measure water turbidity, bacteria, and pathogens.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoT
Co-investorsLB Investment
English learning platform for Koreans (acquired by Market Designers)
Personalized content for expectant parents and new parents
Online fashion jewelry retailer
Platform for finding and hiring local moving services
Exits ยท 4
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCookatacq. by GsHarmonic Bionicsacq. by BionessShifteeacq. by BusinessOnTutoringacq. by Market Designers
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiest'order ยท finsmes.com ยท Apr 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Big Basin Capital made?
- Big Basin Capital has 45 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Big Basin Capital invest at?
- Big Basin Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Big Basin Capital's typical check size?
- Big Basin Capital typically writes checks of $1M.
- What sectors does Big Basin Capital focus on?
- Big Basin Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech, HR Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Big Basin Capital located?
- Big Basin Capital is headquartered in Cupertino, US.
- Who does Big Basin Capital co-invest with?
- Big Basin Capital most often shares deals with Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., LB Investment, Lotte Ventures, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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