SK Networks
Suwon · Seed–Late Stage
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Investment thesis
SK Networks is a Korean corporate group with businesses spanning global investment, information & telecommunications, hospitality (Walkerhill), and various subsidiaries. This page describes its sustainability policies on human rights protection and talent development for employees.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Biotech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Circular Economy ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:South Korea×1United States×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12 dated
Upstage builds advanced language models and document processing engines that help organizations improve workflow efficiency and process automation for the future of work.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeoul, KR
Sung Kim(Founder)inHwalsuk Lee(Founder)inLucy Park(Founder)in
Co-investorsCompany K PartnersPrimer Sazze PartnersPremier PartnersSazzeTBTHana Ventures+7 more
Cheiron is a pharmaceutical AI platform that synthesizes scientific literature, clinical evidence, regulatory documents, and safety data to provide verifiable insights for drug discovery, clinical development, medical affairs, and regulatory workflows in the biopharma industry.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Minseok Bae(Founder)inHarshit Gupta(Founder)inJason Park(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesMenlo Ventures
Humane was a consumer hardware startup founded by former Apple executives that developed the Ai Pin, a screenless wearable AI device.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Imran Chaudhri(Founder)in
Co-investorsKindred VenturesNext VenturesRadicle ImpactValia VenturesBond Capital ManagementForerunner Ventures+10 more
MycoWorks produces Reishi, a premium biomaterial made from Fine Mycelium, used as a sustainable leather alternative in furniture, design, and automotive products.
BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsEmeryville, US
Philip Ross(Director)inMichael Lindheim(Executive Officer)Matthew Scullin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardKiersten Stead(Director)inThomas Grotkjaer(Director)
Co-investorsATEL VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Hemisphere Ventures LLCValor Equity PartnersWireframe Ventures8VC+7 more
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsHumaneacq. by HP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCheiron · finsmes.com · Jul 23, 2026
Upstage · thesaasnews.com · Apr 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SK Networks invest at?
- SK Networks invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- Where is SK Networks located?
- SK Networks is headquartered in Suwon, KR.
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