Dunamu & Partners
Corporate VCSeoul · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Dunamu & Partners partners with passionate, dedicated entrepreneurs pursuing disruptive ideas that can create positive, meaningful change. Backed by parent company Dunamu—operator of the UPbit crypto exchange and StockPlus—the firm places disruption and innovation at the center of its values. It describes its investing as agnostic to industry, size, and geography, aiming to support any valuable initiative and strong team. The firm emphasizes accompanying founders throughout their journey as a trusted partner and helping companies scale, including expansion into global markets such as the United States.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's websiteRyan previously was SVP and Head of Travel at Tmon and spent over a decade as a partner at SoftBank Ventures Korea, leading investments across Asia including Devsisters, Korbit, and DramaFever. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a BS in computer engineering from Seoul National University.
Michael brings experience across corporate finance, compliance, and investment operations, having managed venture fund formation and exits at SoftBank Korea and served as CFO/CCO of SCK. He studied Business and Finance at Hanyang University.
Olivia joined Dunamu & Partners in its 2018 founding year, bringing deep experience in VC operations and risk management. She previously spent six years at SoftBank Ventures and a decade in finance roles at IT companies including SoftBank Commerce and LG Hitachi.
Soojin focuses on consumer businesses and technology with meaningful impact. She previously headed Ebates Korea (a Rakuten company) and was part of TMON's founding team leading marketing, PR, and new business. She holds a BS in Finance from Wharton.
Sunguk has over 20 years in tech, was a founding member of Wingbus (acquired by Naver), served as product lead at Ticket Monster, and founded the Blind platform. He supports founders aiming to go global, especially in the US.
Chloe began her career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs in New York, covering mid-market corporate and sponsor clients across industrials, software, and climate technology. She holds a BA in economics and East Asian studies from Brown University.
Jessica manages the operations team, handling communications and general affairs. She previously was an assistant manager in the communications division at SoftBank Ventures Asia.
Keonho studied industrial engineering and international relations at Seoul National University and previously worked as a data analysis RA at Boston Consulting Group before joining Dunamu & Partners.
Young majored in Business Administration at Hanyang University and gained auditing and consulting experience at Deloitte AnJin, later working at Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Wooil Accounting Corp before joining Dunamu & Partners.
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founders shown can be your intro pathSEA's leading digital payments processor.
SwiftMR AI solution that cuts MRI scan times by up to 50%.
Produces immersive VR concert content with proprietary cameras and cloud tools.
Clinical decision support system publishing platform for physicians and hospitals.
Operates Boram, the first postnatal retreat brand in the US.
Secure, blockchain-agnostic, decentralized oracle framework.
Korea's leading data-driven personal finance management app.
Operates jewelry vertical commerce amondz.
Automated platform enabling restaurants to serve premium made-to-order drinks.
Cross-border real estate investment platform.
Develops Recatch, a CRM software for converting inbound sales leads.
Develops and operates cloud-based EMR healthcare software.
Interactive learning platform focused on participant engagement.
Cap table management SaaS via its ZUZU platform.
Services artist IP-based game, the SuperStar Series.
Builds AI framework to democratize MLOps and automate labor-intensive tasks.
Operates chat-formatted, bite-sized content platform Chatie.
Creates AI-driven games and interactive entertainment experiences.
Uses blockchain technology to transform traditional capital markets.
AI-driven startup discovery platform for corporates and investors.
Smart factory solution enabling data-driven manufacturing insights.
Pay-for-performance outbound sales marketplace.
Canadian company developing financial AI service Boosted.ai.
Alternative marketplace (P2P) lending platform in South Korea.
Provides vital sign measurement wearable and software Hearty Hearty.
Provides whole genome sequencing service (formerly Genome Insight).
Operates Indonesia-based deal discovery and payment checkout service Arrow Checkout.
AI-powered due diligence platform for private equity investors.
A venture accelerator focused on AI & robotics, digital healthcare and commerce.
Provides business management software CashNote for small & medium-sized businesses.
Operates a B2B freight logistics software/platform.
eSports content production company serving B2C and B2B consumers.
Expands air transportation network with small-scale short-runway aircraft.
Developer of Tembit, a next-generation digital asset marketplace.
Blockchain development company operating Mainnet Rigi, Acorn Protocol and Tigris Protocol.
Operates Texture, a premium hair salon for color and clinic services.
Korea's first vegan cosmetic brand with plant-based skincare products.
Blockchain game development company using popular IPs.
Parent company of BORA, a blockchain-backed casual game publisher.
Korea's leading millennials fashion commerce platform.
Invests in up-and-coming Korean fashion brands.
Operates community-based sports portal SPORTSPLEX.
Developer of HR payroll and attendance software Albam.
Developing MSG, an AI dating assistant.
All-in-one financial platform for B2B healthcare professionals.
Developer of blockchain-powered game Infinity Stars.
Develops hardware and software for a neutral-atom quantum computer.
Uses AI to power investment management tools and AI-managed ETFs.
Designs AI processors and optimized software for AI semiconductors.
Helps top celebrities build brands embodying their persona.
Korea's leading MCN/video influencer management company.
State-of-the-art live commerce SaaS platform.
Operates B2B mental healthcare platform Clify.
Brings institutional investment strategies to retail investors via ETFs.
Develops low-power always-on-video solution for portable devices.
AI-powered tax return automation platform for tax professionals.
Develops clinical-grade digital audible biomarkers from ambient sound.
Developer of blockchain collectible card game Man City Superstars.
Operates digital fashion studio VMOD and fabric sourcing marketplace SWATCHON.
B2B collaboration SaaS combining chat and project management.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Dunamu & Partners focus on?
- Dunamu & Partners focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Dunamu & Partners located?
- Dunamu & Partners is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
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