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We Ventures

Venture capital

Seoul · Seed–Series B · 19 people tracked

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Investment thesis

We Ventures describes itself as a startup within the VC industry, formed by venture capitalists experienced in discovering strong startups. The firm aims to challenge new value with new systems, seeking to invest in creative, ambitious, honest, and diligent founders. It emphasizes hard work and dedication in finding and helping good companies, hoping to be a trustworthy partner supporting sustainable growth. The team brings together reviewers with expertise and networks across various fields, enabling multi-dimensional investment evaluation and stage-appropriate support. The firm views investment as merely the beginning of a relationship and pursues partnerships aligned with founders' ambitions to change the world.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Seoul, KR
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Tracked investments
201
Unicorns
1
IPOs
4
Acquisitions
2

Team · 19 people

from curated
Albert Park· Partner / Vice President
Jaewon Jeong· Associate
Jichan Lee· Partner / Managing Director
Jihoon Yang· Attorney at Law / Compliance Officer
Jongmin Chae· Partner / Director (Management)
Juhan Jin· Senior Manager
Kyuhyeon Kim· Partner / Managing Director
Minje Lee· Assistant Manager (Management)
Minji Kim· Director
Seungwon Lim· Investment Advisor
Sohee Kim· Partner / Managing Director
Sumin Lee· Manager
Taehun Jo· Partner / Managing Director
Wonjae Lee· Senior Manager
Yoona Jang· Deputy Manager (Management)
Youngrae Ji· Senior Manager (Management)
Yunbae Jeon· Associate

What they invest in

from 123 of 201 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×36Consumer ×27Deep Tech ×23Healthtech ×21Hardware ×20E-commerce ×18Medical Devices ×18SaaS ×16

HQs:South Korea×95United States×6Japan×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 24 portfolio companies
71%
solo founders
17 of 24 mapped founding teams
38%
repeat founders
of 13 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×43 founders×24+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data

Seoul National University ×5

What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×9Computer Science ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history

Kakao Corp ×3LG Electronics ×2NHN ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 201 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 52021 · 210 dated

33M233m2.co.kr

33m2 operates an online platform for monthly/short-term housing rentals in South Korea, connecting tenants with landlords for furnished apartments and rooms.

MarketplacesPropTechSeoul, KR

42DOT Venture Capital42dot.aiin

42dot is the global software center of Hyundai Motor Group that develops software-defined vehicles with advanced AI systems.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & Transportation

Park Min-woo(CEO)

Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan

Actionpoweractionpower.krin

ActionPower develops conversational AI systems that integrate speech, language, and vision capabilities to enhance human productivity and enable collaboration between people and computers.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSeoul, KR

Aivaiv.aiin

AIV builds an AI vision-based robotics automation platform aimed at implementing industrial "Physical AI," connecting the platform with robots for setup, operation, and performance management in production settings.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRobotics

Co-investorsKiwoom InvestmentLB Investment

Algorixalgorix.ioSep 2024

Algorix provides AI research and development services spanning NLP, generative AI, computer vision, and audio processing, as well as cloud infrastructure and digital platform design for enterprise clients.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software

Co-investorsKakao VenturesKiwoom InvestmentQuad Ventures

AmazeVR Inc.amazevr.comMar 2021

Produces immersive VR concert content with proprietary cameras and cloud tools.

West Hollywood, US

Jae Bum Lee(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jaebum Lee(Founder)Jeremy Nam(Founder)inSeung Joon (Steve) Lee(Founder)Steve Lee(Founder)Ernest Lee(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Co-investorsCrit VenturesDunamu & PartnersGS FuturesLG Technology VenturesBass Investment

AMCGamcg.kr

AMCG develops an AI-powered cardiac diagnostic imaging platform for early diagnosis.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Yong sung Seo(CEO)

Co-investorsTap Angel Partners

Anaflashanaflash.comin𝕏Jul 2022

ANAFLASH develops low-power, low-latency AI hardware using a data-centric architecture that stores and runs pre-trained AI models directly on-device, avoiding cloud connectivity or external data transfer.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsSunnyvale, US

Seung-Hwan Song(Executive Officer, Director)inSihwan Kim(Director)

BoardShahrzad Naraghi(Director)Samir Chokshi(Director)in

Co-investorsLotte VenturesL&S Venture CapitalPlug and Play VenturesStarbridge Venture Capital LlcStonebridge Ventures

Arontierarontier.co

Arontier is a company that applies artificial intelligence to drug discovery, using proprietary technology and data to develop treatments for incurable and rare diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechSeoul, KR

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

Aswemakeaswemake.com

As We Make operates a digital platform connecting consumers with affordable fresh groceries and food products through retail partnerships.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail TechSeoul, KR

손수영 (Soo-young Sohn)(CEO)

Co-investorsLB Investment

Autosilautosilicon.com

Autosilicon (주오토실리콘) is a South Korean semiconductor company.

SemiconductorsSeoul, KR

Co-investorsAju IB Investment

Aventiaventi.co.kr

Aventi is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for sarcopenia, with plans to treat geriatric sarcopenia and expand to other age-related diseases.

BiotechLongevityDaejeon, KR

Banfbanf.co.krin

BANF develops a real-time tire profiling system combining a wireless sensor (iSensor with 3-axis acceleration, TPMS and Bluetooth) and a Smart Profiler that wirelessly powers sensors inside spinning tires to monitor tire pressure, temperature, tread depth, load, wheel alignment and lug nut security.

HardwareIoTMobility & TransportationSeoul, KR

Adam Sunghan You(Founder)in

Banksaladbanksalad.com

Banksalad is a financial comparison platform that matches consumers with personalized banking products and services based on their financial profiles.

B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesSeoul, KR

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Dunamu & PartnersKiwoom InvestmentBass InvestmentCompany K PartnersIMM Investment+3 more

Bilixbilix.com

Bilix develops BRIXELLE-ONCO, a bilirubin nanoparticle technology that serves as a non-toxic drug carrier for anti-cancer agents, designed to reduce side effects in cancer treatment by improving drug delivery to tumor sites.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Biobijoubiobijou.co.kr

BioBijou is a South Korean company in the K-beauty bio industry that uses biotechnology and R&D to develop medical aesthetic products.

BiotechConsumerWellness & Fitness

Bnhresearchbnhresearch.net

BnH Research develops therapeutics for chronic conditions with an initial focus on central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, PTSD, addiction, amblyopia, and stroke, with drug candidates aimed at reopening cortical plasticity.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechChuncheon-si, KR

Bobidiupswell.aiin𝕏Jul 2022

Upswell provides restaurants with marketing and customer engagement tools, including creator campaigns, customer data tracking, paid amplification, and CRM services to support new openings and drive repeat business.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jeong-Suh Choi(Founder)in

Co-investorsLotte VenturesSazzeScrum VenturesY CombinatorAtlas PacificBonAngels Venture Partners+4 more

Boostimmuneboostimmune.com

Gwanghee Leein

Co-investorsAju IB InvestmentPremier Partners

Childychildy.co.kr

Childy is an online select shop offering kids' fashion brands and curated apparel items for children, marketed toward mothers.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Chungdamgroupchungdamgroup.com

Chungdam Global is a South Korean company focused on global distribution and export of brands, with an emphasis on K-Beauty products across international channels and markets.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Clapclap.company

EdTechHR TechSaaS

jason koo인경 백

Co-investors500 Global

Cnex Labscnexlabs.com

San Jose, US

Yiren Huang(Executive Officer, Director)Alan Armstrong(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph DeFranco(Executive Officer)

BoardLip Bu Tan(Director)inBen Yu(Director)inBill Moore(Director)

Co-investorsBrightstone Venture CapitalCastor VenturesCisco InvestmentsM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Celesta CapitalDell Technologies Capital+1 more

Colleycolley.kr

Colley operates a community platform and marketplace for fans of collectible and character goods ("덕질" culture), where users share trends, collecting news, and buy or sell items.

ConsumerMarketplacesSocial

Co-investorsCrit VenturesAlumni VenturesHorizonJackson Square VenturesStartmateTen13

Cupistcupist.com

Cupist is a Korean "love-tech" company that builds dating and social connection products, including the dating app Glam, the app Kemit (enfpy), and AlphaState, and is developing AI- and robot-based companionship experiences.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocialSeoul, KR

안재원(대표 (CEO))

Co-investorsZ Venture Capital

Curestreamcurestream.co.kr

Curestream develops an artificial pancreas system for diabetes management, combining an AI insulin control algorithm, modular insulin pump, and blood glucose management app to automate insulin delivery without user intervention.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

박성민(대표 (CEO))

Datarizedatarize.aiin

Datarize offers an AI-powered product recommendation widget for online stores that analyzes each shopper's recent views, cart contents, and purchase history to automatically surface the items they are most likely to buy.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSeoul, KR

Gyumin Lee(Co-Founder & CISO)inSeongmoo Kim(Founder)inMinseong Park(Co-Founder & CSO)

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Mirae Asset Venture InvestmentStonebridge Ventures

Deskeradeskera.comin𝕏

Deskera offers a cloud-based all-in-one business management platform that combines ERP, MRP, CRM, and HR/time-tracking functions for companies.

Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsJungle VenturesTembusu PartnersCisco InvestmentsInnoVen CapitalJungleSusquehanna International Group

Dholicdholic.com

DHOLIC provides fulfillment services and operates offline retail stores in Japan (such as locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya) to help brands run brand marketing.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech

Disquietdisquiet.io

IQ Labs is an independent product studio that develops data and AI solutions for real-world problems.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSector AgnosticSeoul, KR

Dongwhaelectrolytedongwhaelectrolyte.com

South Korean specialty chemical maker producing electrolytes for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in electronics and EVs.

Co-investorsAju IB InvestmentAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

Draxfitdraxfit.com

DRAXfit manufactures fitness equipment including treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, stair climbers, and strength training devices for commercial and consumer use.

HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

Dunamudunamu.com

South Korean fintech company operating Upbit, the country's largest digital asset exchange, and the Stockplus securities apps.

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Daesung Private EquityGlobal BrainIMM Investment JapanKakao VenturesQualcomm Ventures

E Port.Coe-port.co.kr

Korean advanced materials company based in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, with in-house R&D and product operations.

Co-investorsKiwoom Investment

Episodeepisode.teamin

Studio Episode is a Korean content studio run by content specialists who create YouTube channels and produce viral video content.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR

Co-investorsAvenir

Eptept.kr𝕏

An e-commerce store selling products online, including a "Morning Calm" collection, with a membership program offering discount coupons.

ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsSM Culture Partners

ESOL Venture Capitaleuvsol.com

E-SOL, Inc. develops laser-based and metrology solutions for EUV lithography, including High Harmonic Generation (HHG) EUV sources.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanKiwoom Investment

Esteemgroupesteemgroup.com

ESteem is a South Korean fashion content company founded in 2004 that produces fashion shows and content, manages models, entertainers, and fashion creators/influencers, and incubates K-fashion brands.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Exopertexopert.com

Korean startup developing exosome isolation and Raman-based analysis technology for cancer diagnostics.

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

Exostemtech Venture Capitalexostemtech.co.kr

Exostemtech develops exosome-based therapeutics using platform technologies derived from adult stem cells for treating diseases including osteoarthritis, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and fibrosis.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesAnsan, KR

Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan

Gentle Monstergentlemonster.com𝕏

Gentle Monster designs and sells eyewear including sunglasses and prescription glasses through direct-to-consumer channels.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerRetail Tech

Co-investorsAju IB InvestmentIMM Investment Japan

Glovvglovv.co.kr

Glovv produces Instagram Reels video content for beauty brands, as well as food, supplement, and inner-beauty products, offering emotional, informational, and offline-visit style reels.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Greppgrepp.coApr 2025

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

Hwak Young Lee 님(Founder)inSamuel (Sung-Soo) Limin

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Kakao VenturesTBT

Habitfactoryhabitfactory.co𝕏

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-investorsZ Venture CapitalKB InvestmentKolon Investment, Inc.Korea Development BankShinhan Venture InvestmentSmilegate Investment

Hanteocharthanteochart.com

Hanteo Chart provides music industry charts and data tracking for K-pop and Korean music, including album sales, streaming, social, and trend rankings, along with first-week sales records and official sales certifications.

ConsumerData & InfrastructureMedia & Entertainment

Hepshappyhepshappy.com

HEPS manufactures hydrogen fuel cell stacks and systems for specialized mobility applications, including forklifts and construction equipment.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationPohang, KR

Lee Dong-hwal

Heybitheybit.io

Heybit was a digital-asset wealth management service in South Korea that offered crypto deposit and yield products such as its "Harvest" deposit service.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsHashed

Hroboticsinchroboticsinc.comin

H Robotics develops rehabilitation robots for upper-limb recovery, serving medical and rehabilitation institutions.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsIncheon, KR

Lee Chun-bae

Hydroluxhydrolux.co.kr𝕏

HydroLux develops solid hydrogen storage materials for fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen energy applications.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew Materials창원, KR

Idolstoreidolstore.kr𝕏

IdolStore is a K-pop merchandise retailer with a physical store in Seoul that sells idol-related products online with international shipping and multi-language support.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSeoul, KR

ImmunoForgeimmunoforge.com

ImmunoForge is a South Korean drug development company that builds a pipeline of therapeutics based on its ELP (elastin-like polypeptide) half-life extension platform and a blood-brain-barrier shuttle platform (LMT15).

BiotechDeep TechSeoul, KR

Sungmin Ahn(Co-CEO)Giho Jang(Co-CEO)

Co-investorsAju IB InvestmentIMM Investment JapanKiwoom Investment

Ineejiineeji.comin𝕏

INEEJI develops explainable AI solutions (Infinite Optimal Series) that predict and optimize industrial manufacturing processes for sectors such as steel, cement, glass, oil refining/petrochemicals, power generation, and smart cities.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

Co-investorsKT investment Inc.

Infomininginfomining.co.kr

A Korean-language content blog that publishes explanatory articles about South Korean government subsidies, grants, tax deductions, and welfare vouchers, covering programs for farmers, small businesses, and households.

Media & Entertainment

Inventagelabinventagelab.comin

Inventage Lab develops microfluidic-based drug-delivery platform technologies for long-acting injectables, high-concentration biologics, and gene and nucleic-acid therapeutics, offering control over particle uniformity and release kinetics along with scale-up to GMP manufacturing.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Ju Hee Kim(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAju IB InvestmentKiwoom Investment

Irondeviceirondevice.com

Iron Device manufactures digital audio amplifiers and haptic drivers for mobile devices, tablets, wireless speakers, and automotive audio systems.

ConsumerHardwareIoTSemiconductorsSeoul, KR

Itdasemiitdasemi.comin

ITDA Semiconductor develops design automation software for SOC (System-on-Chip) power and clock systems, reducing design complexity and time for semiconductor companies.

Deep TechDeveloper ToolsSemiconductors

Hoyeon Jeon(CEO)inAhchan Kim(CTO)Ingyu Kim(CPO)in

Ivisivis.ai

iVis develops AI-based infotainment software and communication systems for software-defined vehicles, including digital cluster testing automation and end-to-end communication architectures for automotive applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareMobility & Transportation

남기모 (Nam Gi-mo)Ki-mo Nam(CEO)

Jeisysjeisys.comAcquired

Jeisys is a company focused on aesthetic and medical treatment products, presenting itself as a global provider open to partnerships and product inquiries.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

Dong Hwan Kang(Chairman of Jeisys Medical)inRami Lee(CEO of Jeisys Medical)in

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

Jobisjobis.co

Jobis provides AI-assisted bookkeeping and outsourced tax services for companies, delivering daily reports on balances, revenue, and expenses along with receipt capture, online tax filing, and access to partner accountants/tax agents.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSeoul, KR

Co-investorsSazze

Joomidangjoomidang.com

Joomidang develops AI-powered flavor pairing and recipe generation technology for beverage and food companies.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFoodTechSaaSSeoul, KR

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has We Ventures made?
We Ventures has 201 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does We Ventures invest at?
We Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does We Ventures focus on?
We Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
Where is We Ventures located?
We Ventures is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
Who does We Ventures co-invest with?
We Ventures most often shares deals with Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., Aju IB Investment, IMM Investment Japan, among 69 tracked co-investors.

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