Smilegate Investment
Venture capitalSeoul · Seed–Growth · 11 people tracked
Team · 11 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 10 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6SaaS ×6Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2InsurTech ×2AdTech ×1
HQs:United States×3India×2South Korea×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 42024 · 16 dated
Square Yards operates a full-stack proptech and fintech platform for buying, renting, and investing in residential and commercial real estate across major Indian cities, initially serving NRIs and now the broader homebuyer market.
FintechMarketplacesPropTechGurugram, IN
Tanuj Shori(CEO)inVivek Agarwal(Co-founder & CTO)
Co-investorsADM CapitalKae Capital
Wecover builds GPT-based AI solutions that process complex documents such as insurance policies, powering accurate, privacy-preserving chatbots and content tools for uses like customer service, legal case analysis, and marketing.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaSCambridge, US
Co-investorsKakao Ventures
Appcharge offers a checkout product built for direct-to-consumer payments in gaming, supporting iOS payment links, side-loaded apps, and browser games.
FintechGamingSaaS
Maor Sason(Founder)inRoei Barassi(Founder)
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesGlilot Capital PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Moneta VCPlay VenturesBITKRAFT Ventures+2 more
Cuckoo 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 VenturesSchmidtY 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-investorsSchmidtY CombinatorBonAngels Venture PartnersMashup Ventures
Graphy is an AI-powered tool that turns raw data from sources like Google Sheets, CSV/Excel files, or an API into charts with automated insights and headline takeaways.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Andrey Vinitsky(Founder)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystNorthzone
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 InvestmentKolon Investment, Inc.Korea Development BankShinhan Venture Investment
An AI-powered e-commerce platform that recommends high-quality, affordable consumer products across categories including electronics, home goods, pet supplies, and jewelry.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkBoston, US
Justin Kan(Founder)inEmmett Shear(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorStrong Ventures, Llc
Kiko Live is a digital platform that enables local retailers, including kiranas, pharmacies, and stationeries, to digitize their businesses and offer home delivery services through ONDC buyer apps.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsPowerhouse VenturesSOSVStrong Ventures, Llc
MarqVision provides brand protection and intellectual property management services using AI technology for creators, developers, and artists globally.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Mark Lee(Founder & CEO)inMark I. Lee ⚡(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Coral CapitalHillspring InvestmentPeak XV PartnersY CombinatorAltos Ventures+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Graphy · biz.chosun.com · Aug 11, 2026
Kiko · en.wowtale.net · Jul 14, 2026
Kiko · en.wowtale.net · Jul 14, 2026
Appcharge · ynetnews.com · Mar 26, 2026
Cuckoo · thesaasnews.com · Nov 4, 2025
Cuckoo Labs · cm.asiae.co.kr · Nov 4, 2025
Habitfactory · en.wowtale.net · Oct 23, 2025
MarqVision · latimes.com · Sep 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Smilegate Investment invest at?
- Smilegate Investment invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Smilegate Investment's typical check size?
- Smilegate Investment typically writes checks of $694K – $35M.
- What sectors does Smilegate Investment focus on?
- Smilegate Investment focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, SaaS.
- Where is Smilegate Investment located?
- Smilegate Investment is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
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