Schmidt
Venture capitalSeoul ยท Pre-SeedโSeed
Investment thesis
Schmidt builds refined hypotheses grounded in original, expert insight into the essence of industries, then backs early-stage startups positioned to validate those hypotheses in large markets. The firm aims to be a stable, long-term partner to teams challenging early markets, actively helping them solve problems throughout their journey. Its focus areas include Mobility (electrification, autonomy, MaaS), Bio (bio-convergence using AI, big data and robotics), Deeptech (core-technology hypotheses driving industry change), and Digital Transformation (D2C commerce, platforms and brands combined with AI software and SaaS).
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
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- What stage does Schmidt invest at?
- Schmidt invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed 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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