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Kiwoom Investment

Seoul Β· Seed–Late Stage

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Kiwoom Investment is a South Korean investment firm affiliated with the Kiwoom financial group, which includes Kiwoom Securities, Kiwoom Asset Management, Kiwoom Savings Bank, Kiwoom Capital, and Kiwoom Private Equity.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Seoul, KR
Tracked investments
173

What they invest in

from 91 of 173 portfolio companies

Biotech Γ—22Medical Devices Γ—20AI & Machine Learning Γ—19Deep Tech Γ—15Hardware Γ—12Healthtech Γ—12Advanced Manufacturing Γ—10Enterprise Software Γ—10

HQs:South KoreaΓ—70IndiaΓ—2United StatesΓ—2VietnamΓ—1

Investments Β· 173 tracked

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1Sem1semicon.com

ONE Semiconductor designs and develops high-speed interface semiconductor products for the post-Moore era of memory-centric computing.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Aceengineeringaceengineering.comin

ACE Engineering designs and manufactures energy storage units and systems for industrial applications across multiple sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy

Active Anonymous Professional Networkteamblind.com

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationDCM VenturesStorm VenturesHyphen Capital

Adtekadtek.co.kr

ADTechnology provides semiconductor services including turnkey solutions (SCM, test packaging, OSAT partnerships), SoC and chip design services across legacy and advanced processes, IP support, and an ADP platform that lets fabless companies internalize part of their design work.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment Corporation

Agencommagencomm.com
Aiarkaiark.io
Aivaiv.aiin

Industrial AI platform providing AI-based visual inspection and robotics automation for manufacturers, built around four products (AIVision, AIVData, AIVOps, AIVot) that cover sensing, modeling, mechatronics, control, and operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Co-investorsLB InvestmentWe Ventures

AJUSTEELajusteel.co.kr

Ajusteel is a steel manufacturing company that has operated since 1995, serving the South Korean steel industry with a focus on customer value and continuous innovation.

Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials

Altistaltist.com

E-commerceFoodTech

Appota Corporationappota.com

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersGolden Gate Ventures

APR Venture Capitalapr-in.com

APR is a South Korean beauty-tech company that develops and manufactures beauty devices (such as EMS, HIFU, and radio-frequency skincare devices under its Medicube AGE-R line) alongside cosmetics, fragrance, and fashion brands including APRILSKIN, Medicube, Forment, and NERDY.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanLotte Ventures

Aptsciaptsci.com

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

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Jung Jip-hun

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

Arontierarontier.co

Arontier uses AI and language models to design antibody therapeutics, focusing on generative methods for CDR backbone design, deimmunization, and epitope-specific antibody classification.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSeoul, KR

Co-investorsWe Ventures

Astkastk.co.kr
Aurostechaurostech.com
Axbisaxbis.ai
Banksaladbanksalad.com

Banksalad is a financial comparison platform that matches consumers with personalized banking products and services based on their financial profiles.

B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplaces

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Dunamu & PartnersWe Ventures

Bgfecomaterialsbgfecomaterials.com
BI MATRIXbimatrix.co.krin

BI MATRIX develops AI technology for enterprise data analysis and business process automation.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSeoul, KR

Bio Squarebio-square.com
Bioplusbioplus.co.kr
Blisspack Venture Capitalblisspack.com

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment JapanQ Capital Partners

BreezeBiobreezebio.com

BreezeBio develops a programmable platform called NanoGalaxy for targeted delivery of genetic medicines, aiming to move genetic payloads to specific cells and tissues.

BiotechDeep TechLongevity

Co-investorsACVC Partners

CANVAS Ncanvasn.co.kr
Cenyxbiotechcenyxbiotech.com

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

Chabiochabio.com

Matika Bio develops cell and gene therapies to treat rare cancers and intractable diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Chemtroschemtros.com

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

Chunbochemchunbochem.com
Cmesroboticscmesrobotics.ai

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

Cnergcnerg.netin

CnerG provides a marketplace for finding, comparing, and procuring renewable energy credits (RECs) and carbon credits across global markets.

B2B MarketplacesCleantechSaaS

Connectwaveconnectwave.co.kr

Connectwave is a South Korean e-commerce company operating a group of platforms across three areas: consumer commerce (price-comparison services Danawa and Enuri built on 1.4 billion product data points), seller commerce (online store builder MakeShop, integration/management platform PlayAuto, affiliate marketing platform LinkPrice, and parcel-tracking service Smart Delivery), and cross-border commerce (fulfillment and purchasing-agent services via 13 fulfillment centers across 9 countries).

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech

Curiosiscuriosis.co.krin

Curiosis is a biotech company focusing on bio-pharmaceutical supply chain components and materials.

BiotechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

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CytoGen Venture Capitalcytogenlab.com

CytoGen Lab develops liquid biopsy technology for cancer detection through circulating tumor cell (CTC) isolation from blood samples, combining biotechnology and engineering for precision medicine applications.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

전병희

Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan

Dankkumidankkumi.com

Dankkumi produces educational comic books and apps for elementary school children, featuring Korean and world history, the Three Kingdoms, and mythology presented through stories and characters with music and video content.

ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTech

Deardahliadeardahlia.com

Dear Dahlia is a luxury vegan makeup brand offering cosmetics such as lipsticks and eye products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

Dklokdklok.comin𝕏

DK-Lok manufactures fluid handling components and connectors for industrial applications including oil and gas, refining, power generation, maritime, semiconductors, and hydrogen sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

Dnfsolutiondnfsolution.com

DNF Solution is a specialist in CVD/ALD precursor materials for semiconductor circuit formation.

Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSemiconductors

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

Dot Milldot-mill.com

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

Media & Entertainment

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationSolidus Investment

Dstpdstp.co.kr

Manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors, displays, batteries, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

EnergyNew MaterialsSemiconductors

Duchembioduchembio.com
Dxomedxome.com

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

E Port.Coe-port.co.kr

Co-investorsWe Ventures

Ecoprobmecoprobm.co.kr
ESOL Venture Capitaleuvsol.com

Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanWe Ventures

Fingerfinger.co.kr
Fns5Gfns5g.com

FnS produces glass substrates for next-generation semiconductor packages.

HardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors

Gabiagabia.io
Gadgetgadget.network

Seoul, KR

Gangnamunnigangnamunni.com

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.KT investment Inc.

GDK Cosmetics Venture Capitalgdkcosmetics.com

Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan

Genic21genic21.com
Genkoregenkore.com

Genkore develops ultra-compact gene-editing technology to create therapeutic treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's and ALS.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Kim Yong-sam

Co-investorsIntervestAju IB Invesment Corporation

Genoraygenoray.com
Gigalanegigalane.co.kr
Global Taxfreeglobal-taxfree.com

Global Tax Free (GTF) is a Korean provider of tax refund services for foreign tourists, operating downtown and airport/port refund counters and an eTRS system, along with cross-border payment and money exchange services.

FintechRetail TechTravel & HospitalitySeoul, KR

Gloquadtechgloquadtech.comin

GloquadTech develops charging communication solutions for electric vehicles and mobility applications, supporting multiple international standards including DIN70121, ISO15118, CHAdeMO, GB/T27930, and NACS.

CleantechIoTMobility & TransportationAnyang, KR

Graphaigraphai.io

Co-investorsWe Ventures

Greenresourcegreenresource.kr

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationSolidus Investment

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Kiwoom Investment made?
Kiwoom Investment has 173 tracked investments.
What stage does Kiwoom Investment invest at?
Kiwoom Investment invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Kiwoom Investment focus on?
Kiwoom Investment focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Gaming, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, New Materials.
Where is Kiwoom Investment located?
Kiwoom Investment is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
Who does Kiwoom Investment co-invest with?
Kiwoom Investment most often shares deals with Aju IB Invesment Corporation, Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., IMM Investment Japan, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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