Schmidt
Venture capitalSeoul · Pre-Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
Schmidt invests in early- to growth-stage startups that challenge large markets on the strength of original, differentiated hypotheses. The firm aims to be a stable, long-term partner to founding teams, continuously securing capital to support follow-on investments. It focuses on three main areas: future mobility with disruptive innovation potential, deeptech teams that deeply explore technological principles and possibilities, and digital transformation led by founders who understand the essence of their industries. Backed by parent firm DSC Investment and supported by a network of partners including a legal firm, PR firm, ERP provider, and research-equipment suppliers, Schmidt also operates as a TIPS program operator to help portfolio companies commercialize and expand globally.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 131 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:South Korea×1
Investments · 131 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCuckoo is a broadband provider offering full fibre internet to consumers, positioning itself on simpler pricing, fairer deals and customer service.
Consumer
Tommy Toner(Founder)in
Co-investorsRTP GlobalBonAngels Venture PartnersMashup VenturesSmilegate InvestmentY Combinator
Cuckoo is an AI-powered real-time translator that works within video conferencing, chat, and communication platforms to enable multilingual conversations for global teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeoul, KR
Yong Hee Lee(Founder)inGunwoo Kim(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBonAngels Venture PartnersMashup VenturesSmilegate Investment
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCuckoo Labs · cm.asiae.co.kr · Nov 4, 2025
Cuckoo · thesaasnews.com · Nov 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Schmidt made?
- Schmidt has 129 tracked investments.
- What stage does Schmidt invest at?
- Schmidt invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Schmidt focus on?
- Schmidt focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Where is Schmidt located?
- Schmidt is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
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