TheVentures
Venture capitalSeoul · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Run by exited founders-turned partners, they use a 1-week review with 20-minute interviews to invest in 7–8 companies monthly and provide a Bridge follow-on program plus a 250+ founder network.
What they invest in
from 10 of 14 portfolio companiesConsumer ×5E-commerce ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Creator Economy ×2Marketplaces ×2Retail Tech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:South Korea×4Malaysia×1Vietnam×1
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path3cat is a retailer of used devices in Malaysia that offers a 15-day money-back guarantee and exchange options for customers.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail TechMalaysia, MY
Beaubble provides tools for creators to launch customized, premium brands and products while involving their communities in the creation process.
ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerce
Bodoc offers an insurance diagnosis and recommendation service that reviews users' existing insurance policies to identify unnecessary coverage and suggest suitable products.
ConsumerFintechInsurTech
Chicken Plus is a Korean-style fried chicken restaurant brand operating in Vietnam, using fresh chicken with proprietary batter and seasoning recipes adapted to Vietnamese tastes.
ConsumerFoodTech
Ecomobi provides a social commerce platform offering affiliate marketing, livestream commerce, and SaaS tools that connect brands with influencers and content creators to drive online sales.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMarketing Tech
Gcoo (지쿠) operates a shared micromobility app offering electric scooters and e-bikes for short urban trips, with route search, safety modes, tiered discounts, and eco-point rewards.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
HeyDealer is an online used car marketplace where customers can buy pre-screened vehicles with a 1-year warranty and free delivery.
MarketplacesRetail TechSeoul, KR
Trillion Labs develops specialized foundation models designed to build and operate the physical infrastructure — energy, chips, and facilities — of AI factories that train AI.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TheVentures invest at?
- TheVentures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is TheVentures's typical check size?
- TheVentures typically writes checks of $72K – $4.8M.
- What sectors does TheVentures focus on?
- TheVentures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, SaaS.
- Where is TheVentures located?
- TheVentures is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
- Does TheVentures lead rounds?
- TheVentures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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