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Strong Ventures, Llc
Venture capitalActively deployingLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series B · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Bi‑continental LA–Seoul fund focused on globalizing Korean products—75% Korean/diaspora founders—offering systematic US↔Asia market expansion support and preferring resource‑scrappy, resilient founders.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 15 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Consumer ×5Marketplaces ×5SaaS ×4Creator Economy ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Media & Entertainment ×3
HQs:South Korea×7United States×6India×1Singapore×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22022 · 12020 · 12018 · 22015 · 12012 · 18 dated
AYC Fund is an AI-driven quantitative trading firm that combines machine-learning research and automated execution to manage private systematic investment programs for qualified clients in digital assets.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechSeoul, KR
Co-investorsY CombinatorOlive Tree CapitalAgrolimen VenturesGoodwater CapitalJam FundPartech Ventures+2 more
Hupo AI provides real-time AI coaching and training solutions for enterprise sales and client-facing teams, specializing in banking, financial services, and insurance sectors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSales TechSingapore, SG
Jean Neo(Founder)inBeknazar A(Founder)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundGoodwater CapitalJanuary CapitalMeta
Jubilee Media is a digital media company that produces original video content and shows, including formats like Middle Ground, Odd One Out, Ranking, and the dating show Versus 1, distributed across multiple YouTube channels.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Jason Y. Lee(Founder)in
Co-investors500 Global
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 CombinatorSmilegate InvestmentSOSVVenture Catalysts
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 VenturesSmilegate InvestmentSOSVVenture Catalysts
Miso operates a home services marketplace platform that connects customers with service providers for tasks including housekeeping and moving services.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesSaaSSeoul, KR
Victor Ching(Founder/CEO)inPavel Terentiev(Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAddventureFundersClubKnockout CapitalSazzeGV (Google Ventures)+4 more
Nuvola develops SafeCoat, a separator material for lithium-ion batteries designed to improve safety, performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsLos Angeles, US
Janet Hur(Founder)inLeland Smith(Founder)inRonald L. Miller, Jr.(Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary)William R. Scheidhauer(President and Chief Operating Officer)Jeffrey Rassas(President, Secretary, and Treasurer)
BoardMitchell A. Saltz(Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorPear VCPegasus Tech VenturesQ Venture PartnersVy Capital
Quotabook provides investor relations management software for Korean startups and enterprises, enabling end-to-end management of fundraising, investor reporting, and financial data.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSeoul, KR
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesElefundShorooq PartnersY CombinatorAccess VenturesCapstone Partners Korea+2 more
Roovook (루북) is a South Korean online platform for searching hotel event spaces and group accommodations, offering over 1,916 event venues across the country and connecting users directly with hotel staff for free, commission-free quotes.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsTBT
A company database and credit assessment platform that aggregates enterprise information to help users identify and evaluate businesses.
Construction TechData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaS
Co-investors500 Global
A marketplace connecting consumers with freelance service professionals for tasks like moving, interior design, repairs, and home maintenance.
ConsumerMarketplacesSeoul, KR
Robin Kim(Founder/CEO)inHwan Kim(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSung Hyun Park(Director)
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.FJ LabsIMM Investment JapanSazzeTaurus VenturesTBT+10 more
Stipop is a platform that enables independent character creators to earn revenue directly from their audiences through digital features.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Tony Park(Founder)inDaniel Cho(Founder)in
Co-investorsLotte VenturesNextView VenturesPioneerSLVCY CombinatorTranslink Investment+2 more
Tapastic operates a web and mobile publishing platform for comics and serialized writing.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment
Chang Kim
Co-investors500 Global
UModeler X is a 3D modeling tool that runs directly inside the Unity game engine, enabling game developers and creators to build geometry, paint textures, and rig characters without leaving their editor.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGaming
Co-investorsWe Ventures
Tumblbug is a South Korean crowdfunding platform that connects creators with backers to fund creative projects.
Creator EconomyFintechMarketplacesSeoul, KR
Kim Dong-hwan(CEO)
Co-investorsDCM VenturesNaver
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
82 LabsRushOrderStan World
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHupo · techcrunch.com · Jan 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Strong Ventures, Llc made?
- Strong Ventures, Llc has 18 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Strong Ventures, Llc invest at?
- Strong Ventures, Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Strong Ventures, Llc's typical check size?
- Strong Ventures, Llc typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Strong Ventures, Llc focus on?
- Strong Ventures, Llc focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Strong Ventures, Llc located?
- Strong Ventures, Llc is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does Strong Ventures, Llc lead rounds?
- Yes, Strong Ventures, Llc leads investment rounds.
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GFT Ventures (Global Frontier Technology Ventures) is an early-stage venture capital firm backing startups building disruptive frontier technologies, investing primarily in the US and Israel.
Grupo DKV is a Barcelona-based health insurer serving over two million customers in Spain through private medical insurance plans. Its network includes more than 51,000 physicians and 1,000 partner centers, alongside its own health facilities and digital services such as video consultations, 24-hour medical chat, and an app for claims and appointments.
Firms observed investing alongside Strong Ventures, Llc, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Strong Ventures, Llc's recorded portfolio.
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