Groom Investment
Venture capitalSeoul
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.
What they invest in
from 21 of 35 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ10Robotics Γ4Data & Infrastructure Γ3EdTech Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3B2B Marketplaces Γ2Biotech Γ2Consumer Γ2
HQs:South KoreaΓ16United StatesΓ2IndiaΓ1
Investments Β· 35 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCo-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Bagelcode is a global mobile game company that develops and operates mobile games for players worldwide, using technology and data to build its game services.
GamingSeoul, KR
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanLB Investment
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
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΄νμ£Ό(Co-Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsPremier Partners
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 (λνμ΄μ¬))
Co-investorsKorea Development BankNaverShinhan Venture InvestmentLotte VenturesPremier Partners
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
Crowdworks builds AI solutions for enterprises by processing and refining corporate data into structured knowledge systems.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
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
1STBIO (νΌμ€νΈλ°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 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
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
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Lunit develops AI-powered cancer diagnostics and biomarker analysis tools used by hospitals and biopharmaceutical companies.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanKT investment Inc.SBVA
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
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 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)
BoardJeongho Chang(Director)Jaebum Lee(Director)
Co-investorsGaldana VenturesHan River PartnersLG Technology VenturesTiger Global Management
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 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
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
Co-investorsPremier Partners
Co-investorsWe Ventures
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)Jeremiah H. Holleman III(Executive Officer, Director)Bret Johnsen(Director)Samir Kumar(Director)Sunil M. Sanghavi(Director)
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonAtlantic Bridge VenturesBosch VenturesCarnrite VenturesIntel CapitalM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)+7 more
Co-investorsLotte Ventures
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 Balance is an online personal loan platform that provides instant cash loans ranging from βΉ5,000 to βΉ2,00,000 for salaried and self-employed individuals in India.
Fintech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment JapanKiwoom InvestmentTrifecta Capital Advisors
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanLB Investment
StudySenior (곡λΆμ λ°°) is a one-stop education platform connecting students and parents with private academies (νμ), offering admissions information and counseling for students/parents and operational and procurement tools for academy owners.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplacesSaaSSeoul, KR
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Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Hyundai Venture Investment CorporationKiwoom InvestmentReverent PartnersWe Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMoloco Inc. Β· kedglobal.com Β· Aug 10, 2026
Syntiant Β· valueaddvc.com Β· Jul 15, 2026
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 29 tracked co-investors.
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