Xquared VC
Venture capitalSeoul ยท Seed
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 8 of 9 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ร5Enterprise Software ร3Advanced Manufacturing ร2Deep Tech ร2SaaS ร2AdTech ร1Biotech ร1Data & Infrastructure ร1
HQs:South Koreaร3United Statesร2
Investments ยท 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCo-investorsFoothill VenturesStorm Ventures
MakinaRocks builds specialized AI platforms for enterprises, including Runway, an AI operating system that scales and orchestrates industrial AI across enterprise systems, and AI agents that convert engineering drawing data into standardized assets and automate their search, comparison, and analysis.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
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 develops AI-driven simulation tools to optimize manufacturing quality and fulfillment for large OEMs and their suppliers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareBurlington, US
Laight AI provides an AI agent service that collects and analyzes data from multiple advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta, Naver, Kakao) and tracking tools (GA4, AppsFlyer, Amplitude) to automate performance marketing operations, including campaign diagnosis, budget optimization, and ad creative production.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
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 is a company builder that creates and develops companies focused on transforming physical industries through disruptive technologies.
Deep TechEnterprise Software
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Xquared VC made?
- Xquared VC has 9 tracked investments.
- 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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