Xquared VC
Venture capitalSeoul ยท Seed
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Investment thesis
Xquared frames its role as a connector between founders capable of explosive growth and investors who can recognize that potential, seeking to multiply value through their partnership. The firm presents itself as a long-term companion to entrepreneurs, committed to helping them create greater value than before. It emphasizes staying a step ahead of a rapidly changing industry landscape, remaining unshaken by minor fluctuations and focusing on the underlying essence beyond surface-level change.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 9 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ร6Advanced Manufacturing ร4Deep Tech ร3Enterprise Software ร3SaaS ร2AdTech ร1Biotech ร1Cloud Computing ร1
HQs:South Koreaร4United Statesร2
Investments ยท 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCarbonSix develops AI-powered robots that learn manufacturing tasks from human operator demonstrations, enabling automation of high-mix, high-variance factory work that traditionally requires manual labor.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Co-investorsFoothill VenturesStorm Ventures
Runway is an AI operating system that helps enterprises deploy, scale, and manage specialized AI models across their infrastructure while optimizing GPU resource utilization.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSeoul, KR
Co-investorsLG Technology VenturesWe Ventures
Orum is a global biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapies that combine protein degraders with antibodies.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtech
SJ Lee(CEO)inOlaf Christensen(CMO)inChad May(CSO)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanLB InvestmentSolidus Investment
Upgrade Manufacturing is a company operating in the manufacturing space, founded by a team with backgrounds in mechanical and industrial engineering.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareBurlington, US
Laight AI builds an AI agent called Lighthouse that specializes in performance marketing, helping companies manage multi-brand digital marketing operations across complex media environments.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
๊ฐ์ฑ์ฃผ(Co-Founder & CEO)๊น์ฐ์(Co-Founder & Chief Data Architect)
MeditriX develops digital medical devices for mental health treatment, including the MindChair, a VR neuro-biofeedback motion chair designed to treat depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
Digital HealthMedical DevicesMental HealthSeoul, KR
์ ํ์ง (Jeon Hong-jin)(Founder & CEO)
Akros turns investment theses into launch-ready ETF products, translating a client's thesis into an index methodology with screens, scores, and weights, then supporting index operations, sales materials, regulatory documentation, and ongoing intelligence.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsZ Venture Capital
Generative Lab builds an AI-powered virtual customer service agent that automates customer inquiries for e-commerce and retail businesses.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaSSeoul, KR
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CarbonBlack Group is a team of entrepreneurs, operators, and engineers that works with founders to build and scale companies across the physical industry.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise Software
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Xquared VC made?
- Xquared VC has 9 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Xquared VC invest at?
- Xquared VC invests at the Seed stage.
- Where is Xquared VC located?
- Xquared VC is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
- Who does Xquared VC co-invest with?
- Xquared VC most often shares deals with Foothill Ventures, LB Investment, LG Technology Ventures, among 9 tracked co-investors.
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