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Kakao Ventures
Seongnam, South Korea
Kakao Ventures invests primarily in early‑stage ICT and software startups, including deep‑tech, services, digital health, and gaming companies. It seeks founders with a strong mission‑driven purpose and core capabilities...
Portfolio
184+
Employees
25+
Founded
2012
AUM
≈ $0.0
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Software OnlyArtificial IntelligenceDigital HealthGaming & eSports
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
1호 케이큐브1호벤처 투자조합
2호 청년창업 펀드
3호 카카오 디지털콘텐츠 펀드
4호 카카오 성장나눔게임 펀드
5호 케이큐브 NEO 펀드(VR/AR 특화)
6호 KIF-카카오 우리은행 기술금융투자 펀드
7호 카카오-신한 제1호 트나이트 펀드
8호 카카오 그로스해킹 펀드
9호 카카오 코파일럿 제1호 펀드
10호 카카오 코파일럿 제2호 펀드
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Kakao Ventures
Kakao Ventures invests primarily in early‑stage ICT and software startups, including deep‑tech, services, digital health, and gaming companies. It seeks founders with a strong mission‑driven purpose and core capabilities that can solve real‑world problems. The firm provides both capital and hands‑on support to accelerate growth.
Portfolio
184+
Employees
25+
Founded
2012
AUM
≈ $0.0
Funds
1호 케이큐브1호벤처 투자조합
2호 청년창업 펀드
3호 카카오 디지털콘텐츠 펀드
4호 카카오 성장나눔게임 펀드
5호 케이큐브 NEO 펀드(VR/AR 특화)
6호 KIF-카카오 우리은행 기술금융투자 펀드
7호 카카오-신한 제1호 트나이트 펀드
8호 카카오 그로스해킹 펀드
9호 카카오 코파일럿 제1호 펀드
10호 카카오 코파일럿 제2호 펀드
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Software OnlyArtificial IntelligenceDigital HealthGaming & eSports
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
Showing 24 of 92 matched portfolio companies
The startup develops a cloud-based healthcare platform that integrates electronic medical records from hospitals with personal health record services for individuals. This interconnected system enhances collaboration among healthcare providers, streamlining patient management and improving the overall healthcare experience.
Funding: $26.9M
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Naver
Naver
Funding: $26.9M
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This startup provides a mobile platform that connects clients with professional cleaning agents based on specific requirements such as area size, estimated hours, and preferred time slots. By facilitating on-demand home cleaning services, it offers a cost-effective solution for maintaining clean living spaces without the hassle of traditional service arrangements.
10+
10+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $19.7M
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Funding: $19.7M
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The startup develops artificial intelligence-based image processing technology for behavior analysis in animal models, automating the testing process for both clinical and non-clinical applications. This platform enables researchers to efficiently observe and evaluate the stability and efficacy of experimental animals during behavioral assessments.
5+
50+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $2.9M
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Hana Ventures
Hana Ventures
Funding: $2.9M
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Artificial Society develops AI-driven platforms for educational content generation and management, enabling institutions to create, analyze, and distribute high-quality learning materials efficiently. Their technology automates the production of diverse educational resources and provides real-time analytics, addressing the need for scalable and effective educational tools in a digital learning environment.
Funding: $40.0K
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Funding: $40.0K
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Asleep provides a sleep-monitoring API that utilizes advanced AI algorithms to analyze breathing patterns for accurate sleep assessment. This technology enables businesses to integrate sleep analysis into their services, enhancing user experience and improving sleep quality without the need for wearable devices.
Funding: $13.2M
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Funding: $13.2M
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aweXome Ray manufactures X-ray generators utilizing carbon nanotube (CNT) technology to reduce energy consumption and eliminate the need for traditional filters in air purification systems. This technology effectively sterilizes airborne contaminants while minimizing waste and lowering operational costs for air conditioning and ventilation applications.
Funding: $14.3M
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Envisioning Partners
Envisioning Partners
Funding: $14.3M
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Baum specializes in semiconductor solutions that enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic devices. The company addresses the need for high-quality, reliable components in a market increasingly demanding miniaturization and energy efficiency.
Founded 2016
B GARAGE offers an autonomous drone solution for warehouse inventory management, utilizing camera vision-based technology that requires no human pilot, prior mapping, or external markers. This system enables real-time inventory data collection and analysis, significantly reducing labor costs and improving operational efficiency in warehouse environments.
Funding: $6.9M
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LB Investment
LB Investment
Funding: $6.9M
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BlueSpace.ai develops autonomous vehicle technology utilizing 4D predictive perception to enhance navigation and object motion tracking. Their software ensures verifiable safety and high performance in autonomous driving systems, particularly in GPS-denied environments.
Funding: $3.4M
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Funding: $3.4M
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This startup manufactures custom eyewear using advanced facial measurement technology to create frames that fit individual facial contours. By providing tailored designs and color options, the company ensures that customers receive comfortable glasses that enhance their appearance.
Funding: $9.5M
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Smilegate Investment
Smilegate Investment
Funding: $9.5M
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This company develops software solutions aimed at making corporate work easier, more efficient, and more effective. They focus on solving unsolved business problems by deeply understanding customer needs and iterating quickly based on feedback. Business Canvas targets the domestic and global B2B work software market, driving digital transformation for SMEs and large enterprises.
The startup operates an online sourcing platform that connects companies with qualified subcontractors for various services, including web design and accounting. By providing a curated registry of specialists and offering job-oriented content and offline training, the platform enables businesses to efficiently outsource tasks and enhance operational productivity.
ClosetShare is an online platform that enables women to rent, share, and resell fashion items and accessories through a streamlined digital marketplace. By providing a secure and efficient way to access high-quality clothing and accessories, the platform addresses the need for affordable and sustainable fashion options.
Funding: $3.8M
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Funding: $3.8M
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Develops a sound AI platform, Cochl.Sense, that uses proprietary machine listening technology to analyze and understand acoustic events in real time, such as gunshots, screams, and alarms. This system addresses the limitations of traditional audio processing by enabling applications in smart homes, security, automotive, healthcare, and entertainment, where sound-based insights are critical for safety, monitoring, and interaction. Deployable via Cloud API and Edge SDK, it offers extreme flexibility for integration across various industries.
Funding: $6.6M
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Funding: $6.6M
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Connecteve develops AI-based software and robotics solutions for the healthcare sector. Their core offerings include the CONNEVO KOA AI analysis software and the Vision AI-based artificial joint surgery robot. The company leverages extensive, verified data to create evidence-based medical technology for improved patient care.
Funding: $9.7M
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Big Move Ventures
Big Move Ventures
Funding: $9.7M
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Dable, Inc. is a content discovery platform that utilizes machine learning and data-driven personalization technology to recommend tailored content and advertisements to users across a global media network. This approach enhances user engagement and increases advertising revenue by delivering relevant content in a targeted manner.
Deep Metrics provides advanced analytics and performance monitoring for digital advertising campaigns. The platform integrates disparate data sources to offer unified attribution modeling and actionable insights into marketing spend efficiency. This enables advertisers to optimize media buying strategies for improved return on ad spend (ROAS).
Funding: $7.0M
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Funding: $7.0M
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Diningcode is an online search portal that utilizes big data analytics to provide users with personalized restaurant recommendations based on their location. The platform addresses the challenge of finding suitable dining options by aggregating and analyzing extensive restaurant data, enabling users to discover nearby eateries that match their preferences.
Founded 2014
The startup has developed a digital therapeutic platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and offline speaker services to enhance cognitive function in individuals with cognitive impairment. This technology provides medical professionals with software-based cognitive training regimens and diagnostic tools specifically designed for dementia treatment.
10+
100+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $30.2M
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Funding: $30.2M
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Enuma offers AI‑driven, UDL‑compliant digital learning platforms for K‑6 math, English, and Korean that adapt content to each learner’s pace and provide game‑based progression with instant feedback. Integrated cloud analytics and LMS dashboards give educators real‑time mastery data and support offline synchronization for low‑connectivity settings.
Funding: $9.0M
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Yellowdog
Yellowdog
Funding: $9.0M
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The startup develops wearable devices that utilize robotics and artificial intelligence for muscle strengthening and pain relief, enabling effective musculoskeletal rehabilitation at home or in hospitals through telerehabilitation. This technology allows users to undergo rehabilitation without the constraints of time and location, facilitating rapid recovery.
Funding: $4.4M
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SBI Investment Korea
SBI Investment Korea
Funding: $4.4M
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Floatic develops robotic solutions that automate warehousing and retrieval processes in logistics centers, enhancing operational efficiency through real-time data management and task planning. The technology addresses inefficiencies in warehouse dynamics by providing a flexible, human-collaborative system that optimizes inventory handling and reduces operational unpredictability.
The startup provides an on-demand funeral service that facilitates last-minute arrangements through a mutual aid model, promoting transparency and affordability in the funeral market. By streamlining the process, clients can conduct their rituals with minimal hassle and clear pricing.
Founded 2011
The startup operates an online skill assessment platform that facilitates training and problem-solving for software developers, enabling them to enhance their competencies. This platform connects job seekers with tailored career development paths while assisting companies in identifying qualified candidates to meet their software development needs.
Funding: $3.6M
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TBT Partners
TBT Partners
Funding: $3.6M
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