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Iyo Capital
Seongnam, South Korea
Backs smart entrepreneurs to solve real‑world problems, focusing on early‑stage IT and software companies in Korea and the United States.
Portfolio
61+
Employees
25+
Founded
2012
AUM
N/A
Investment focus
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
South KoreaUnited States
Fund details
Funds
いよベンチャーファンド7号
Vintage 2023
IHD STRATEGY FUND
Vintage 2025
いよエバーグリーン農業応援ファンド2号
Vintage 2020
いよエバーグリーン事業承継応援ファンド2号
Vintage 2020
いよぎん事業承継・成長支援ファンド2号
Vintage 2024
いよぎん愛媛大学発ベンチャー応援ファンド
Vintage 2016
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Iyo Capital
Backs smart entrepreneurs to solve real‑world problems, focusing on early‑stage IT and software companies in Korea and the United States.
Portfolio
61+
Employees
25+
Founded
2012
AUM
N/A
Funds
いよベンチャーファンド7号 · Vintage 2023
IHD STRATEGY FUND · Vintage 2025
いよエバーグリーン農業応援ファンド2号 · Vintage 2020
いよエバーグリーン事業承継応援ファンド2号 · Vintage 2020
いよぎん事業承継・成長支援ファンド2号 · Vintage 2024
いよぎん愛媛大学発ベンチャー応援ファンド · Vintage 2016
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
South KoreaUnited States
Sources
Showing 23 of 23 matched portfolio companies
ABABA is a process‑centric assessment platform that captures and analyzes every step of a candidate’s job‑search activities, including applications, interview invitations, and skill‑training completions. By aggregating these signals into an AI‑driven process score and visual timeline that integrates with existing ATS systems, it provides recruiters with actionable behavioral insights and benchmark comparisons for more informed hiring decisions.
The startup operates a life concierge service that provides personalized long-term care and support for seniors, focusing on enhancing self-esteem and reducing loneliness. By identifying and addressing the unique needs of each individual, the company promotes healthier life expectancies within the aging population.
Founded 2020
” Its SKY CANVAS platform delivers the world’s first artificial meteor displays to engage public curiosity, while the atmospheric data collected supports climate‑change research. Partnering with JAXA and leveraging open‑innovation expertise, ALE has successfully deployed two satellites (ALE‑1 and ALE‑2) and operates under rigorous safety standards.
Funding: $22.0M
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Funding: $22.0M
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The startup manufactures clip-type earphones that utilize bone conduction technology to transmit sound through vibrations, allowing users to enjoy music without obstructing their ears. This design promotes hearing health by preventing ear canal blockage and reducing the risk of hearing damage associated with traditional earphones.
The startup offers a cloud-based taxi dispatch system that integrates multiple taxi operators and provides drivers with navigation through vehicle-mounted tablets. This platform enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs for taxi services by streamlining dispatch processes and improving regional transportation logistics.
Diver-X builds specialized XR hardware—including high‑precision hand‑tracking gloves, haptic feedback modules, and add‑on sensors—for developers of training, simulation, and medical applications. Their modular devices and open SDK enable affordable, realistic tactile interactions in VR/AR, reducing development costs and technical barriers for industrial and medical XR solutions.
This startup manufactures autonomous electric vehicles, including buses and trucks, utilizing flexible solar panels and reusable batteries to provide an eco-friendly transportation solution. By developing integrated charging stations, the company enables users to access sustainable electric mobility while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The startup operates an equity crowdfunding platform that enables small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan to raise capital for growth by connecting them with investors interested in unlisted companies targeting initial public offerings or buyouts. This platform addresses the funding gap for venture companies, allowing investors to earn returns while supporting the development of the Japanese economy.
Funding: $52.5M
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Funding: $52.5M
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This startup distributes drinking water while conducting research on natural inorganic flocculants and contaminated soil treatment to enhance water quality. Their technology enables companies to provide safe drinking water, addressing the global issue of water contamination.
Hirotsu Bio Science utilizes a unique biodiagnostic technology that employs nematodes to detect trace odors in urine associated with various cancers, facilitating early diagnosis. This approach addresses the critical need for non-invasive cancer screening methods, enhancing patient outcomes through timely intervention.
Funding: $554.4M
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Funding: $554.4M
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Integriculture develops a large-scale cellular cultivation technology called the CulNet System, which produces sustainable food products to enhance food security and public health. By providing a marketplace and starter kits for researchers, the company addresses the challenges of traditional agriculture and resource scarcity.
Funding: $17.1M
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Funding: $17.1M
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The startup manufactures compact electric vehicles specifically designed for single-person short-distance travel, utilizing lightweight materials and energy-efficient technology to enhance portability. This offering provides an affordable and environmentally friendly transportation solution for individuals seeking sustainable mobility options.
5+
10+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $4.3M
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Funding: $4.3M
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The startup develops hydrogen peroxide-based radiosensitizers delivered via prefilled syringes for intratumoral injection prior to radiotherapy. This approach enhances the sensitivity of hypoxic tumors to radiation by inactivating antioxidative enzymes, thereby improving the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Funding: $24.4M
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Funding: $24.4M
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The startup offers a support service application that provides essential resources for foreign workers in Japan, including an online pharmacy, consultation services, income compensation insurance, and overseas remittance. This platform addresses the lack of accessible information and life support services for overseas workers navigating the Japanese labor market.
Funding: $42.0M
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Funding: $42.0M
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MeetsMore offers an automation platform that streamlines customer acquisition and quotation processing by connecting users with over 600 service providers across various industries. This platform enables users to receive tailored quotes quickly, facilitating efficient decision-making for both personal and business service needs.
Funding: $21.0M
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Funding: $21.0M
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Optieum Biotechnologies develops antibody-based therapies utilizing the Eumbody System to create optimized single-chain variable fragments (scFvs) for generating CAR-T cells with enhanced anti-tumor efficacy. Their technology addresses the challenge of treating refractory cancers by improving the proliferation and longevity of CAR-T cells, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced side effects.
Funding: $11.4M
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Funding: $11.4M
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The startup utilizes gene editing and artificial intelligence to deactivate specific gene functions in aquatic species, promoting natural evolution in wild populations. This technique enhances the efficiency of the fisheries industry by improving breeding outcomes and sustainability.
Secual provides smart security solutions through IoT-enabled home and town security systems, including the Secual Smart Pole, which integrates surveillance and emergency response features. The company addresses the rising concerns of crime and safety in residential and public areas by offering affordable, easy-to-install security services for both homeowners and communities.
UUUO operates a smartphone-connected platform that links consumers directly with local fisheries, enhancing seafood traceability and freshness. The system reduces inefficiencies in traditional seafood distribution, ensuring quicker access to sustainably sourced fish while minimizing waste and spoilage.
Funding: $3.6M
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Funding: $3.6M
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The startup operates a direct sale platform that connects farmers of vegetables and specialty ingredients with individual consumers and restaurants, facilitating direct transactions. This approach enables farmers to increase their profit margins by eliminating intermediaries in the supply chain.
WAmazing provides free SIM cards that allow foreign travelers to register online before arriving in Japan, ensuring seamless connectivity upon arrival. The service addresses the challenge of obtaining mobile data access for tourists, enhancing their travel experience and enabling easy navigation and communication.
Funding: $36.1M
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Funding: $36.1M
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The startup offers a maritime platform that integrates ship management and attendance registration for seafarers through a mobile application, enabling one-tap logging and automatic labor-management record creation. This solution enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs by centralizing ship and land connectivity in a single cloud-based system.
Funding: $4.1M
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Funding: $4.1M
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The startup operates an online consultation platform that connects users with qualified career consultants through real-time chat, focusing on professional development and life stage transitions. This service helps individuals clarify their career challenges and identify actionable strategies to enhance their overall living conditions.
Funding: $3.2M
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Funding: $3.2M
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