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TBT

Venture capital

Seoul Β· Pre-Seed–Late Stage

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Investment thesis

TBT positions itself as an 'Adventure Capital' partner that goes beyond assessing risk to build the bigger picture alongside founders. The team, drawing on 20+ years building major internet and mobile services (social networks, communities, a selfie camera used by 200M people globally), invests in service-driven, ambitious startups aiming for global markets. TBT focuses on consumer trends and sectors its members know deeply, sees opportunity in Korea's distinctive market conditions, and concentrates on Series A while investing across stages from Pre-A to Pre-IPO regardless of amount. It emphasizes follow-on support, sharing practical know-how in strategy, product, marketing, and global expansion.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Seoul, KR
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
58
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 39 of 58 portfolio companies

Consumer Γ—14AI & Machine Learning Γ—12SaaS Γ—12Enterprise Software Γ—7Marketplaces Γ—6Creator Economy Γ—5Media & Entertainment Γ—5EdTech Γ—4

HQs:South KoreaΓ—34United StatesΓ—2IndiaΓ—1JapanΓ—1

Who they back

founder profiles across 8 portfolio companies
63%
solo founders
5 of 8 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founderΓ—52 foundersΓ—23 foundersΓ—1

Investments Β· 58 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Amazingamazing.todayin

A logistics company building modern logistics solutions for today's market needs.

Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

Banbantaxibanbantaxi.com

λ°˜λ°˜νƒμ‹œ (Banban Taxi) is a South Korean mobile app for hailing taxis and designated-driver (λŒ€λ¦¬μš΄μ „) services, offering tiered ride options, driver ratings, and AI-suggested fares for faster driver matching.

ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Betterialbetterial.io

Betterial develops carbon nanotube dispersions for secondary battery applications, offering proprietary materials and manufacturing processes.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsCheongju, KR

You Gwang-hyun

Chergroundcherground.comin𝕏

Dreamstel Technologies provides dedicated development team hiring and staffing services for software projects across multiple industries.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIndia, IN

Colavocolavo.kr

Colavo offers a salon and beauty shop management solution with automated customer management, booking, payment, and coupon features, including integrations with Naver reservations and Naver Pay.

ConsumerRetail TechSaaS

Divestudiosdivestudios.ioin𝕏

DIVE Studios is a K-entertainment content network that produces original talk shows, game shows, podcasts, travel series, and social content aimed at Gen Z fans worldwide.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Brian Nam(Founder)inEric Nam(Host / Founder)

Co-investors500 GlobalKickstart Ventures

Dotincorpdotincorp.comin𝕏

Dot develops braille display technology and tactile interface products designed to enhance accessibility for blind and visually impaired users.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHardwareImpact & Social GoodRoboticsSector Agnostic

Dsrvlabsdsrvlabs.comin𝕏

DSRV Labs provides infrastructure for managing digital assets and transactions on-chain, including wallet services, payment settlement, and treasury management for institutions and applications.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSSeoul, KR

Co-investorsSamsung NextHashedKB InvestmentNaver

Editmateeditmate.kr

EditMate (μ—λ”§λ©”μ΄νŠΈ) is a Korean marketplace that matches video creators, production companies, and MCNs with vetted freelance video editors on a per-project basis, along with project management and communication tools.

Creator EconomyMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR

μ΅œλ³‘μ΅(λŒ€ν‘œμ΄μ‚¬ (CEO))

FABRICTIME Venture Capitalswatchon.com

Swatchon provides an in-stock catalog of fabric colors and materials for apparel manufacturers and designers to verify samples, test print quality, and scale production with transparent quotes from vetted mills.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesSeoul, KR

Woosuk Lee(Founder)inYonmi Jung(Founder)in

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Dunamu & PartnersIMM Investment JapanKakao Ventures

Firfinfirfin.family

Lemon Tree (레λͺ¬νŠΈλ¦¬) is a South Korean edtech and fintech company that provides a family financial platform called Firfin, offering pocket money management, financial education, and investment services for children aged 7 and above through a debit card and mobile app.

ConsumerEdTechFintechSeoul, KR

이민희(CEO)

Freecofreeco.jp𝕏

Checco (formerly FREECO) is a cosmetics discovery app that uses AI skin diagnosis to match users with roughly 150,000 products based on ingredient data and individual skin concerns.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceTokyo, JP

Jae Woo Chung(Representative (CEO))

Getchagetcha.kr

Korean online platform for comparing new-car quotes, discounts, leases, long-term rentals and auto financing.

Co-investorsKakao Ventures

Greppgrepp.co

Korean edtech company operating developer education, coding assessment and recruitment platforms including Programmers and Monito.

Hwak Young Lee λ‹˜(Founder)inSamuel (Sung-Soo) Limin

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Kakao VenturesWe Ventures

Himedi Seoul, South Koreahimedi.comin

Himedi arranges comprehensive medical checkups at vetted clinics in Seoul, South Korea, covering imaging, endoscopy, cancer and longevity markers in a single morning visit.

HealthtechLongevityTravel & HospitalitySeoul, KR

Jeong Ju(Jay) Lee(Founder)in

Co-investorsSolidus InvestmentWhite Star Capital

Howbuildhowbuild.com

HowBuild offers comprehensive real estate consulting for building owners, covering purchase/sale advisory, lease management, facility maintenance, and administrative/tax/legal/accounting asset management.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSSeoul, KR

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

Htbeyondhtbeyond.com

HTλΉ„μš˜λ“œ operates ByVy (바이비), a residential integrated platform app that consolidates apartment living servicesβ€”such as amenity booking, vehicle registration, and management fee billingβ€”for apartment residents in South Korea.

ConsumerIoTPropTechSeoul, KR

이건ꡬ(λŒ€ν‘œ (CEO))

Inertialoungeinertialounge.com

Inertia is a premium feminine healthcare brand founded to address discomforts women experience in daily life through science and technology.

FemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Inflearninflearn.com

Inflearn is an online education platform offering AI and practical skills training courses to corporate employees in South Korea.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketplaces

Jnpmedijnpmedi.comin

JNPMEDI is a South Korean company that builds medical data platforms using blockchain and cloud technology, including a clinical trial data management solution.

BiotechCloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationKakao Ventures

Lawfullylawfully.comin𝕏Nov 2022 Β· $2.5M

Lawfully provides an all-in-one immigration platform combining case tracking, analytics, financial services, and legal consultation tools for both immigrants and immigration lawyers globally.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechLegalTech

Joon Ahn, PhD(Founder)in

Co-investorsLotte VenturesBluepoint Partners

Lewkinlewkin.com

Seoul-based online Korean fashion brand selling women's K-fashion apparel, denim, accessories and K-beauty products worldwide.

Co-investorsBAM VenturesKakao VenturesLB InvestmentSazze

Liveklassliveklass.comin

LiveKlass is a platform that enables creators and entrepreneurs to build and monetize online knowledge businesses without requiring design or development skills.

Creator EconomyEdTechSaaSSeoul, KR

μ‹ μ² ν—Œ(λŒ€ν‘œμ΄μ‚¬ (CEO))Shin Chul-heon

Mapianistmapianist.com

Mapianist is an online platform offering a collection of piano sheet music, including popular songs and works by featured artists, organized by difficulty level and updated with new artists periodically.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Monolabsmonolabs.io

Mono Labs offers a personalized dietary supplement subscription service that uses an algorithm to generate individualized vitamin and nutrient combinations delivered in portioned packs.

ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness

Naver financenaver.com

Naver Financial is the fintech arm of South Korean internet group Naver Corp., set to absorb Upbit operator Dunamu.

Co-investorsAsia2G CapitalAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Kolon Investment, Inc.Lotte VenturesSportswa Ventures

Nthingnthing.netin

N.THING (μ—”μ”½) is a South Korean agtech company founded in 2014 that develops modular vertical farming solutions combining IoT and AI, handling design, construction, operation, cultivation, and supply.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechIoT

Co-investorsSamsung Venture Investment CorporationKiwoom Investment

Perfittperfitt.ioin

Perfitt provides an AI-based shoe size recommendation solution for footwear retailers and brands, using computer vision to measure a customer's foot size and shape from a smartphone and match it to a shoe's internal fit.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSeoul, KR

Steena Sunyong Lee(Founder)inμ΄μ„ μš©(CEO)

Pgtchempgtchem.com

No usable business information is available; the page is a privacy policy for a company referred to as PGT (ν”Όμ§€ν‹°).

Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation

Roovookroovook.comin

Roovook (루뢁) 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

Shopl & Company Venture Capitalshoplworks.com

Shapl is an HR and workforce management platform that provides attendance tracking, scheduling, leave management, work assignment, and internal communication tools for employees across various shift-based industries including retail, hospitality, F&B, and manufacturing.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan

Soomgosoomgo.comAcquired

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.IMM Investment JapanSazzeWe VenturesY CombinatorScript Capital

Stunitasstunitas.com

ST UNITAS is a South Korean edtech company founded in 2010 that produces online education content and services.

EdTech

Sweetbalancesweetbalance.kr

SweetBalance manufactures and sells salads and health-focused food products made from fresh vegetables, with offerings including salad bowls, wraps, bento boxes, and burgers for consumers seeking nutritious meal options.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Talesyxtalesyx.com

Talesyx (ν…ŒμΌμ‹μŠ€) is a content company that works with web novels, helping expand original stories into broader content and business opportunities.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR

Teamo2teamo2.kr

TeamO2 develops Camoa, a mobility platform that provides transparent information to help users easily access transportation options anywhere, anytime.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSector AgnosticSeoul, KR

Todaypickuptodaypickup.com

Today Pickup (μ˜€λŠ˜μ˜ν”½μ—…) operated a same-day delivery service in South Korea.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Twoslashfourtwoslashfour.com

Twoslashfour (νˆ¬μŠ¬λž˜μ‹œν¬) is a beauty cosmetics brand offering color makeup products such as face powders, lip products, blushes, brow makeup, and concealers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsWe Ventures

Upstageupstage.aiin𝕏

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 PartnersSK NetworksPremier PartnersSazzeHana Ventures+7 more

Voithruvoithru.com

Voithru provides an end-to-end platform for content globalization and distribution, supporting translation, localization, dubbing, subtitles, and file management for webtoons and video content creators seeking international markets.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSeoul, KR

μ΄μƒν—Œ(λŒ€ν‘œμž (CEO))

Co-investorsHashedKB Investment

Wavetogetherwavetogether.com

Wave builds an integration-based task management tool that unifies email and work chat into a single inbox, turning messages into actionable tasks handled from one screen.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsKakao Ventures

Wdgbookwdgbook.com

Wedding planning platform offering an app to search and get recommendations for wedding halls, create free digital wedding invitations, and access a store, notifications, and benefits for couples preparing their wedding.

ConsumerMarketplaces

Zuzuzuzu.networkin

ZUZU is a platform for managing corporate operations for startups, covering entity administration, HR and compensation, and fundraising workflows such as cap table scenarios, funding rounds, disclosures, reporting, and paid capital increase registration.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS

Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersKakao VenturesWe Ventures

μ§€μ—”μ—μ΄μ»΄νΌλ‹ˆ 'Playio'playio.co𝕏

GNA Company develops technology to measure, connect, and reward gameplay, including a game-play measurement engine, ad technology linking games with advertisers, a reward system, and a gamer community.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningConsumerGaming

Co-investorsLaguna Investment

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details β€” typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AtlaslabsFancimGogo SsingGripGuslI SkylabsKokoziKoskopaperLillyshopSentbeSlabStayfolioWhatsinyourpouchXyzcorp

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has TBT made?
TBT has 58 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does TBT invest at?
TBT invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does TBT focus on?
TBT focuses on Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Social.
Where is TBT located?
TBT is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
Who does TBT co-invest with?
TBT most often shares deals with Kakao Ventures, Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., We Ventures, among 22 tracked co-investors.

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