Kolon Investment, Inc.
Venture capitalSeoul · Seed–Late Stage
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Investment thesis
Kolon Investment is a Korean venture capital firm founded in 2000. It manages a variety of investment partnerships that allow it to invest in companies at every stage of development, from the earliest startup phase through growth-stage expansion and M&A situations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 17 of 30 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×4AI & Machine Learning ×4Biotech ×4Hardware ×4Healthtech ×4Deep Tech ×3New Materials ×3Construction Tech ×2
HQs:South Korea×13United States×1
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
MEPSGEN develops microphysiological systems (MPS) and organ-on-chip technologies for drug development and testing, serving pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR
Co-investorsKorea Investment PartnersSBI Investment Korea Co. Ltd.Solidus Investment
Preclinical CRO expanding into animal products and pharmaceuticals using veterinary and imaging expertise.
Neuromeka designs and manufactures collaborative robots (cobots) such as its "Indy" line, high-speed delta robots ("LASER" series), and core robot components, and is developing humanoid platforms and AI models for intelligent automation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Jonghoon Park(CEO & Founder)
Co-investorsISU Venture CapitalKT investment Inc.
C&R Research is a contract research organization providing end-to-end clinical trial services, including regulatory and non-regulatory trials as well as multinational studies.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
ICH Co., Ltd. is a company specializing in high-performance advanced composite materials, developing advanced materials and components for the global market.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
New-materials production equipment firm developing CNT production technology and facilities for electric vehicles.
Manufacturer of 3D inspection equipment, primarily PCB inspection systems for various customers.
HabitFactory provides tools that support the insurance workflow from consultation to contract completion, and helps users through loan processes by reducing paperwork and interest-rate comparison using AI-based tools and expert consultation.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTech
Co-investorsWe VenturesZ Venture CapitalKB InvestmentKorea Development BankShinhan Venture InvestmentSmilegate Investment
Game software development and distribution (equity investment June 2016).
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationDaesung Private EquityID VenturesLB InvestmentPremier PartnersSkycatcher Fund+3 more
Kolon Global (KOLON LSI) is a South Korean corporate group with business divisions spanning construction, trading/commerce, leisure, and asset management.
Construction TechSector Agnostic
Naver Financial is the fintech arm of South Korean internet group Naver Corp., set to absorb Upbit operator Dunamu.
Co-investorsAsia2G CapitalAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Lotte VenturesSportswa VenturesTBT
Turing AI provides an AI-powered cloud video security platform, offering AI cameras, edge devices, and analytics that integrate with third-party systems such as Axis, Brivo, and Genea.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurity
Co-investorsFoundation CapitalAltaIR CapitalAmino CapitalCompany K PartnersFoothill VenturesFortius Ventures+6 more
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Laserssel manufactures laser equipment and optical modules for semiconductor, display, EV, and SMT manufacturing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSemiconductorsDongtan, KR
Co-investorsLB Investment
SureSoftTech is a Korean software safety company that provides automated software verification tools and services for mission-critical, high-reliability industries such as automotive, defense, nuclear, aerospace, medical, and railway.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeongnam, KR
Bae Hyun-seop(Co-CEO)Oh Seung-wook(Co-CEO)
Kolon Global is a Korean company operating across construction, trading/commerce, leisure, and asset management (AM) businesses.
Construction Tech
Kolon Mobility Group distributes and sells imported automobiles including BMW, Volvo, and Polestar, and provides comprehensive mobility services across the customer lifecycle including certified pre-owned vehicles, auto financing, and Mobility-as-a-Service solutions.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMobility & TransportationRetail TechSeoul, KR
KOCETAL® is a polyacetal (POM) copolymer engineering plastic used in automotive components (gears, fuel pump modules, door latches), appliance drive parts, and consumer goods like buckles and zippers.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials
Kolon FnC is a South Korean fashion company founded in 1973 with the launch of Kolon Sport, operating around 30 brands spanning outdoor, golf, contemporary, accessories, unisex casual, and premium imported labels.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Kolon Pharmaceuticals develops pharmaceuticals and runs an oncology drug-discovery platform, using orthotopic transplant animal models and clinical translational research to identify anticancer targets, with a focus on pancreatic and ovarian cancer indications.
BiotechHealthtech
Kolon TissueGene develops cell and gene therapies targeting musculoskeletal diseases and degenerative disorders.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Moon Jong Noh(President & Chief Executive Officer)
QSI manufactures RF and microwave components and subsystems including amplifiers and sensors for telecommunications and industrial applications.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsCheonan, KR
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Turing · en.wowtale.net · Sep 1, 2026
KRAFTON · pulse2.com · Jul 28, 2026
Habitfactory · en.wowtale.net · Oct 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kolon Investment, Inc. made?
- Kolon Investment, Inc. has 30 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Kolon Investment, Inc. invest at?
- Kolon Investment, Inc. invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Kolon Investment, Inc.'s typical check size?
- Kolon Investment, Inc. typically writes checks of $3K – $22M.
- What sectors does Kolon Investment, Inc. focus on?
- Kolon Investment, Inc. focuses on Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is Kolon Investment, Inc. located?
- Kolon Investment, Inc. is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
- Who does Kolon Investment, Inc. co-invest with?
- Kolon Investment, Inc. most often shares deals with LB Investment, Aju IB Invesment Corporation, Asia2G Capital, among 14 tracked co-investors.
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