Smilegate Investment
Profile, fund size and portfolio
Smilegate Investment is the corporate venture arm of Smilegate Holdings, an internet and media company. It was founded in 1999 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. Sectors it names: media and gaming, healthcare and digital health.
- Cumulative investedS2
- KRW 136.1bn
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Snapshot
Data behind this graphic
| Measure | Value | Unit | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline size | KRW 136.1bn | Cumulative invested | Stated by the firm or its parent | S2 |
| Companies on the firm's portfolio page | 3 | companies | Counted from the firm's own list | S2 |
Sources: S2 Smilegate newsroom: Smilegate Investment 2024 Impact Report (2025-02-28).
Where it invests and who leads it
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent company | Smilegate Holdings | Single source | S2 |
| Parent industry | Internet and media | Single source | S2 |
| Founded | 1999 | Single source | S1 |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea | Single source | S3 |
| Status | Active | Single source | S1 |
| Capital source | Parent company only | Single source | S2 |
| Headline size | KRW 136.1bn (Cumulative invested) | Single source | S2 |
Fund vehicles
| Vehicle | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|
| IBK-Smilegate Investment ESG Fund 1 | KRW 20bn | S2 |
History
- Starts as MVP Venture CapitalS1
Portfolio
The firm's portfolio page lists 3 companies.S2
Every company on the Smilegate Investment list
3 companies, as listed on the firm's own website.S2 Read the firm's list.
- Gemgem Therapeutics
- Nulleesoft
- Tau Medical
Official pages
Read the firm's own pages for current information.
- Website www.smilegateinvestment.com/en/
Sources
Disclaimer and corrections
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