Kiwoom Investment
Seoul Β· SeedβLate Stage
Investment thesis
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.
What they invest in
from 91 of 173 portfolio companiesBiotech Γ22Medical Devices Γ20AI & Machine Learning Γ19Deep Tech Γ15Hardware Γ12Healthtech Γ12Advanced Manufacturing Γ10Enterprise Software Γ10
HQs:South KoreaΓ70IndiaΓ2United StatesΓ2VietnamΓ1
Investments Β· 173 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathONE Semiconductor designs and develops high-speed interface semiconductor products for the post-Moore era of memory-centric computing.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
ACE Engineering designs and manufactures energy storage units and systems for industrial applications across multiple sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationDCM VenturesStorm VenturesHyphen Capital
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
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
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
Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersGolden Gate Ventures
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
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
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
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
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment JapanQ Capital Partners
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
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
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Matika Bio develops cell and gene therapies to treat rare cancers and intractable diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
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
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
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Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
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
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
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.
DNF Solution is a specialist in CVD/ALD precursor materials for semiconductor circuit formation.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Dotmill creates immersive experiences and storytelling spaces designed to engage audiences through technology.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationSolidus Investment
Manufacturer of advanced materials for semiconductors, displays, batteries, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
EnergyNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Co-investorsWe Ventures
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanWe Ventures
FnS produces glass substrates for next-generation semiconductor packages.
HardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.KT investment Inc.
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
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
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
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
Co-investorsWe Ventures
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationSolidus Investment
Gwanak Analog is a product or service distributed through multiple channels across Asia, Europe, and other regions.
Seoul, KR
HLB Panagene develops molecular diagnostics and immunodiagnostics solutions, including cancer biomarkers and respiratory/cardiovascular tests for precision medicine and point-of-care applications.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Choi Jae-jin(Executive Director and Head of Marketing Strategy)
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Hummingbird Bioscience develops antibody-based therapeutics, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), using proprietary linker-payload and biologics discovery platforms.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsAltium CapitalClavystBioDecheng CapitalDroia VenturesFrazier Life SciencesMuirwoods Ventures+1 more
A social casino gaming platform featuring over 250 slot machine games with jackpots and multiplayer features.
GamingDover, US
Anton Gauffin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSang-Ho Park(Director)Wilhelmus Wagemans(Director)
Seoul
Bang Si-Hyuk(Executive Officer, Director)Kim Byunggyu(Director)Park Jiwon(Executive Officer, Director)Lim Soo-Hyon(Director)Lee Jin-Hyung(Executive Officer, Director)Hahm Yunseek(Director)
Co-investorsLB InvestmentLaguna Investment
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment JapanSolidus Investment
Idience is a biopharmaceutical company developing oncology treatments designed to improve cancer patients' quality of life.
Biotech
ImmunoForge is a South Korean drug development company that builds a pipeline of therapeutics based on its ELP (elastin-like polypeptide) half-life extension platform and a blood-brain-barrier shuttle platform (LMT15).
BiotechDeep Tech
Sungmin Ahn(Co-CEO)Giho Jang(Co-CEO)
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment JapanWe Ventures
Co-investorsColopl Next
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Inventage Lab develops microfluidic-based drug delivery platforms that enable precise control over particle formation for pharmaceutical applications.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationWe Ventures
Iquest develops enterprise software including HR management, ERP systems, accounting/tax software, and e-contract platforms for small-to-medium enterprises in South Korea.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeoul, KR
Ji-tech develops and supplies core materials for advanced IT industries including semiconductors, displays, and batteries.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Kangstem develops stem cell therapeutics and organoid-based technologies for rare and difficult-to-treat diseases, offering manufacturing services and a platform for cell isolation, production, and clinical application.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
KP Insurance Services is a licensed insurance brokerage offering insurance products and related services in South Korea.
InsurTechSeongnam, KR
Korea Securities Lending (formerly Tru Technologies) provides financial market infrastructure solutions modernizing securities lending operations.
Fintech
Lbox is a legal tech platform that enables law firms and legal teams to search case law, review legal reasoning, and draft documents in a unified interface.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Leaders Cosmetics is a skincare brand that sells cosmetic products including serums, masks, pads, and ampoules focused on skin care solutions.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Learning Spoons is an online education platform offering classes and courses taught by practitioners and industry experts across AI, business, finance, marketing, and professional development topics.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work
Lessengers develops optical interconnect solutions using Direct Optical Wiring (DOW) technology for data centers, AI infrastructure, and supercomputing systems.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware
LionRocket builds proprietary generative AI technology for content creation, including Genvas, a tool that fixes and controls webtoon characters from as few as 10 training images to speed up webtoon production, and Pokeit, an AI image generation and sharing platform.
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Co-investorsMillennium New HorizonsMillennium Technology Value Partners
LMito develops therapeutic approaches targeting cell metabolism to treat autoinflammatory, autoimmune, pro-fibrotic, and neuroinflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
A biotechnology company that develops creative biotech solutions to improve human health and well-being.
Biotech
UND Robotics develops Magbot, an automatic tool changer system powered by switching magnetic technology that enables robots to autonomously swap tools across manufacturing, logistics, food service, construction, and agriculture sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsλꡬ, KR
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Co-investorsWe Ventures
McKinley Rice operates India-focused recruitment and outsourcing services through two main platforms: CareerChat, a recruitment platform connecting talent with employers, and SecondOffice, which helps businesses establish operations in India with managed HR and infrastructure support.
Enterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Medizencare provides personalized genomic analysis and precision healthcare services based on individual DNA data for consumers interested in smart health management.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Medytox is a global leader in botulinum toxin products and develops dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid for aesthetic medical applications.
BiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Metsakuur develops facial recognition AI technology for identity verification and authentication services.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSeoul, KR
The page appears to be a Korean-language medical or healthcare website discussing eye conditions including glaucoma, dry eye skin damage, and optic nerve degeneration, but does not provide clear information about what company operates the site or what products/services it offers.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Namane is a customizable prepaid card for travelers in South Korea that combines public transportation payment, retail purchases, and personal design expression through photos or illustrations.
ConsumerFintechTravel & HospitalitySeoul, KR
NextBiomedical develops innovative polymer-based pharmaceutical and medical device technologies designed to overcome limitations of existing therapeutics.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment JapanSolidus Investment
NIBEC develops regenerative biotechnology solutions including innovative therapeutics and advanced medical devices.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
NOL Universe is a travel and leisure platform that connects stays, flights, activities, mobility, and cultural experiences in one marketplace.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
N.THING develops an AI-powered vertical farming platform combining modular container-based hardware with IoT sensors and cloud software to automate crop cultivation, resource optimization, and harvest scheduling.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoT
Co-investorsSamsung Venture Investment CorporationTBT
NUUA is an AI-powered travel technology platform offering integrated flight and travel solutions for businesses, combining NDC, GDS, and LCC distribution capabilities, alongside consumer mobile applications for restaurant discovery and navigation across Asian cities.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsColopl Next
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanSolidus Investment
Organ Recovery Systems manufactures the LifePort Kidney Transporter, a portable hypothermic machine perfusion system that preserves donor kidneys during transportation and transplantation.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Parameta provides blockchain infrastructure and Web3 enablement solutions, including token management, decentralized identity (DID), and interchain protocols for businesses transitioning from Web2 to Web3 ecosystems.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSeoul, KR
JH Kim
Plasmapp develops plasma-based technologies and products for medical applications, including sterilization solutions.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsLB Investment
Podbbang is a podcast platform where users can listen to, create, and share podcasts.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocialSeoul, KR
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationColopl Next
Prazer Therapeutics develops therapeutics using Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) technology, including its SPiDEM platform, in which small molecules selectively bind pathological proteins and activate the ubiquitin-proteasome system for their elimination.
BiotechDeep Tech
Qtech manufactures high-tech materials for lighting and innovation applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Quadminers provides network security and threat detection solutions using full-packet capture technology and AI analysis.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
RF Semi manufactures LED lighting products and smart control systems, including LUNGO LED bulbs, wireless light control systems, and cloud-based smart streetlight management solutions.
EnergyHardwareIoTSeoul, KR
RTM.ai provides AI-powered monitoring and anomaly detection solutions for manufacturing and industrial facilities, analyzing real-time facility data and documents to identify equipment issues, quality defects, and safety risks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationLB Investment
Sauce provides a live commerce and short-form video platform that integrates shopping functionality with video content, helping brands reach customers through live streams and video marketing in Asia.
E-commerceMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsSamsung Next
Sea E2E manufactures batch and inline wet processing machines for photovoltaic, semiconductor, and thin film substrate applications, offering texturing, polishing, and chemical cleaning processes that can be customized for specific manufacturing needs.
CleantechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Connectwave (Summerce) operates a group of e-commerce services in Korea, including price-comparison platforms Danawa and Enuri, seller tools such as Makeshop, PlayAuto, LinkPrice and Smart Delivery, and cross-border fulfillment across 13 centers in 9 countries.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Teevr scans physical spaces and converts them into realistic 3D digital twins to provide immersive experiences and added value.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentIncheon, KR
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationSolidus Investment
Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanLB Investment
Travel Wallet is a multi-currency prepaid card app that allows travelers to load up to 46 different currencies and make contactless payments globally with zero foreign exchange fees.
FintechTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Dunamu & PartnersSamsung Next
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 CorporationGroom InvestmentIMM Investment JapanTrifecta Capital Advisors
Voiceye provides voice barcode solutions that enable audible encoding and reading of data, serving accessibility and information management applications.
AI & Machine Learning
Rating data-based movie recommendation service and OTT content platform
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.KT investment Inc.
We Meet Mobility develops LIO (Logistics Intelligence Optimization), a data-driven and AI-powered logistics optimization platform that diagnoses and improves supply chain flows for businesses of any size and industry.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply Chain
WhosGood provides AI-driven ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analysis and data services for corporate sustainability assessment.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureImpact & Social Good
Wisebirds is a digital advertising agency that provides performance marketing solutions across multiple platforms including Meta, Google, TikTok, Naver, Kakao, and X.
AdTechMarketing TechSeongnam, KR
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Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Premier Partners
Y-Biologics (μμ΄λ°μ΄μ€λ‘μ§μ€) develops antibody-based drugs using its antibody discovery, fully human antibody library, and antibody engineering technologies, working through its own pipeline and partner collaborations.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment Japan
YoungWoo DSP builds a full line-up of inspection equipment covering display manufacturing processes and provides turn-key production systems for domestic and international customers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment CorporationIMM Investment Japan
Co-investorsCrit Ventures
WSG manufactures ultra-high purity stainless steel tubing, bioprocess piping systems, and utility infrastructure components for the life sciences, semiconductor, and AI microelectronics industries.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechSemiconductorsBusan, KR
Co-investorsSolidus Investment
Market Designers is a Korean company operating service businesses, including recruitment and relocation services under brand names Ringo Ra and Daisa.
Co-investorsSolidus Investment
Surginex develops lipid nanoparticle and RNA platforms for therapeutic applications, serving pharmaceutical and biotech companies in drug development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsLaguna Investment
A company focused on artist and idol development, particularly supporting emerging talent in the music and entertainment industry.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsLaguna Investment
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Groom InvestmentHyundai Venture Investment CorporationReverent PartnersWe Ventures
ASICLAND is a design and consulting partner for system semiconductor companies, offering technical expertise and creative solutions to add value to semiconductor products and services.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareSemiconductorsGyeonggi-do, KR
Jocoos develops SaaS software providing video transcoding, real-time streaming, and instant video editing technologies for mobile and web platforms.
Cloud ComputingMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsSolidus Investment
Eco & Dream is a nanotechnology-based materials company that develops catalyst systems for emissions reduction in vehicles and industrial equipment, as well as lithium-ion battery precursor materials for electric vehicles.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
PNTbiz operates IndoorPlus+, a real-time location and asset tracking platform that uses RTLS, location-based services, and smart sensing technologies for indoor monitoring and navigation.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechIoT
Co-investorsSolidus Investment
Healcerion develops compact ultrasound imaging devices that read spatial information with resolution four times higher than conventional ultrasound, enabling high-contrast diagnostic imaging via the SONON X app.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAgate Medical Investments LPHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
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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