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Groom Investment

Venture capital

Seoul

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Investment thesis

Groom Investment is an investment firm that seeks to create value for its portfolio companies and support their growth, with a focus on ESG.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

HQ
Seoul, KR
Tracked investments
35

What they invest in

from 22 of 35 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning Γ—10Robotics Γ—5Consumer Γ—3Data & Infrastructure Γ—3EdTech Γ—3Enterprise Software Γ—3Mobility & Transportation Γ—3B2B Marketplaces Γ—2

HQs:South KoreaΓ—16United StatesΓ—2IndiaΓ—1

Who they back

founder profiles across 10 portfolio companies
60%
solo founders
6 of 10 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 10 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founderΓ—62 foundersΓ—23 foundersΓ—14+ foundersΓ—1

Investments Β· 35 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Armored Fresharmoredfresh.com

Rudy Yoo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

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 λ‹˜(Founder)in

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanLB Investment

Basto Technologiesbobstr.co.kr

Bobstr is a franchise shop-in-shop operator that supplies prepared food materials (HMR), serving robots, and IoT-enabled automation to restaurants and F&B venues in hotels, motels, screen golf facilities, and PC rooms.

FoodTechIoTRoboticsSeoul, KR

Battery Solutionssgretech.com
Bespin Globalbespinglobal.com

Bespin Global provides enterprise AI transformation services, including AI strategy consulting, agentic AI platforms, cloud managed services (MSP) with AIOps automation, data operations, and cloud security.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Hanju Lee(Co-Founder & CEO)μ΄ν•œμ£Ό(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsPremier PartnersLegend Capital

C-JeS Studiosc-jes.com
Clessonopentrackmusic.com
Clobotclobot.co.krin

Clobot is a Korean robotics service provider that builds software for autonomous and heterogeneous robots, including CHAMELEON for general-purpose autonomous driving robots and CROMS, a cloud-based fleet management and operations system.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaSSeongnam, KR

Kim Chang-gu(CEO (λŒ€ν‘œμ΄μ‚¬))

Co-investorsKorea Development BankNaverShinhan Venture InvestmentAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Lotte VenturesPremier Partners

Craver Corporationcravercorp.com

Craver is a consumer brand incubator focused on beauty, developing beauty products and brands.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Premier Partners

Crowdworkscrowdworks.kr

Crowdworks builds AI solutions for enterprises by processing and refining corporate data into structured knowledge systems.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Minu Park(Founder)in

Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanDG Incubation

DeepInsightdinsight.aiin

Deep Insight develops AI camera solutions for autonomous vehicles and industrial applications, specializing in driver monitoring systems and 3D spatial intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & Transportation

Oh Eun-song

EVR Studioevrstudio.comDefunct

South Korean video game developer and publisher behind the stealth shooter MUDANG: Two Hearts; filed for bankruptcy in 2026.

Co-investorsKakao Ventures

First Biotherapeutics1stbio.com

1STBIO (νΌμŠ€νŠΈλ°”μ΄μ˜€) is a biotechnology company developing drug programs, including the HPK1 inhibitor immuno-oncology candidate FB849 and the NLY02 program.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesYongin-si, KR

Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment CorporationSolidus Investment

GCS Biogcsbio.com

GCS develops advanced biomaterials through proprietary technologies including silk-fibroin fusion materials, RNA hydrogels, and ion-engineered PLLA for scalable real-world applications.

BiotechDeep TechNew Materials

Gridwizgridwiz.comin

GridWiz operates an energy platform that integrates demand response, energy storage systems, renewable energy, and EV charging infrastructure to optimize customer energy efficiency and grid stability.

Climate TechEnergyIoTSeoul, KR

David Kuhwan Kim(Founder)in

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

Huinnohuinno.com

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

IdeaHubideahub.co.kr

Seoul-based patent licensing and monetization company that lets individual and institutional investors invest in patent rights.

Sector Agnostic

Co-investorsLaguna Investment

Lunit Venture Capitallunit.ioin𝕏

Lunit develops AI-powered cancer diagnostics and biomarker analysis tools used by hospitals and biopharmaceutical companies.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

Anthony Paek(Founder)in

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanKakao VenturesKT investment Inc.SBVA

MFRmfr-c.com

MFR develops modular construction robots designed to address labor shortages and safety hazards in the construction industry by automating work on ceilings, walls, and floors, and can be rented or customized for specific project needs.

Construction TechHardwareRoboticsDaegu, KR

MindsLabmaum.ai

maum.ai is a Physical AI company offering products called SUDA, MAAL, and WoRV that automate business tasks and improve enterprise productivity.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRobotics

Co-investorsLB InvestmentQ Capital Partners

MobilTechmobiltech.ioin

Mobiltech creates hyper-realistic digital twins and HD maps using multi-sensor fusion technology (LiDAR, cameras, GNSS/INS) for use in autonomous mobility, smart cities, and simulation across various industries.

Data & InfrastructureMobility & TransportationPropTechSeoul, KR

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.We Ventures

Moloco Inc.moloco.comin

Moloco offers an AI-based performance advertising platform, built around its CARA compound AI system, for mobile app marketers and retail media businesses to run ROAS-optimized user acquisition and monetization campaigns.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechPalo Alto, US

Ikkjin Ahn(CEO)inDonghwan Jeon(Founder)inSehyuk Park(Founder)in

BoardJeongho Chang(Director)Jaebum Lee(Director)

Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalGaldana VenturesHan River PartnersHomebrewLG Technology VenturesPremier Partners+1 more

Platingplating.co.kr
PRND Companyheydealer.com

HeyDealer is an online used car marketplace where customers can buy pre-screened vehicles with a 1-year warranty and free delivery.

MarketplacesRetail TechSeoul, KR

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.TheVentures

Renzulli Edutainmentrenzulli.co.kr

Renzulli Entertainment develops AI and coding educational products for students from kindergarten through high school, including robotics kits, coding blocks, and maker tools that teach programming, IoT, and STEAM concepts.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechRobotics

Riiidriiid.com

SOCRA AI develops AI-based learning technology that uses a Socratic questioning approach, presenting multiple AI answers so learners compare perspectives and reach conclusions themselves.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

YJ (Young-Jun) Jang(Founder)in

Co-investorsPremier PartnersDaesung Private EquityDSC Investment

Rznomicsrznomics.com

Co-investorsWe Ventures

Syntiantsyntiant.comin𝕏

Syntiant develops a full-stack edge AI platform combining neural decision processors, MEMS microphones and vibration sensors, and optimized deep learning models to run always-on, low-power intelligence directly on devices.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsIrvine, US

Kurt F. Busch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJeremiah H. Holleman III(Executive Officer, Director)Pieter Vorenkamp(Founder)inKurt Busch(Founder)inBret Johnsen(Director)Samir Kumar(Director)

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonAtlantic Bridge VenturesBosch VenturesCarnrite VenturesIntel CapitalM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)+7 more

The Origintheorigin.group

Co-investorsLotte Ventures

The Pinkfong Companythepinkfongcompany.comin

The Pinkfong Company creates family entertainment content and character IP, including brands such as Pinkfong, Baby Shark, and Bebefinn.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsKT investment Inc.

True Balancetruebalance.ioin𝕏

True Balance is an online personal loan platform that provides instant cash loans ranging from β‚Ή5,000 to β‚Ή2,00,000 for salaried and self-employed individuals in India.

Fintech

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment JapanKiwoom InvestmentTrifecta Capital AdvisorsNorthern Arc Capital

Ttumttumcorp.com
Zigbang Venture Capitalzigbang.com

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

곡뢀선배 (StudySenior)studysenior.com

StudySenior (곡뢀선배) is a one-stop education platform connecting students and parents with private academies (학원), offering admissions information and counseling for students/parents and operational and procurement tools for academy owners.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplacesSaaSSeoul, KR

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Korean B2B data-tech company providing mobile data analytics, marketing automation and ad platforms as SaaS.

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Hyundai Venture Investment CorporationKiwoom InvestmentReverent PartnersWe Ventures

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Groom Investment made?
Groom Investment has 35 tracked investments.
What sectors does Groom Investment focus on?
Groom Investment focuses on Crypto & Web3, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Groom Investment located?
Groom Investment is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
Who does Groom Investment co-invest with?
Groom Investment most often shares deals with Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., Aju IB Invesment Corporation, IMM Investment Japan, among 32 tracked co-investors.

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