500 Startups Korea
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Seoul, South Korea
Countries of investment
- South Korea
- Asia
Investment stages
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet
- Blockchain
- cryptocurrency
About
500 Startups Korea was a venture capital firm focused on investing in innovative startups in South Korea. It was part of the broader 500 Global network, a renowned global venture capital firm known for its active involvement in Seedstage investments worldwide. The firm operated from Yeoksamdong, Seoult'ukpyolsi, South Korea, and had a team of 1150 employees.
500 Startups Korea was a venture capital firm focused on investing in innovative startups in South Korea. It was part of the broader 500 Global network, a renowned global venture capital firm known for its active involvement in Seedstage investments worldwide. The firm operated from Yeoksamdong, Seoult'ukpyolsi, South Korea, and had a team of 1150 employees.
Investment Thesis
500 Startups Korea aimed to support earlystage startups in South Korea, providing them with the necessary funding, mentorship, and resources to scale their businesses. By leveraging the global network and expertise of 500 Global, the firm focused on nurturing highpotential startups and helping them achieve significant growth.
Team
Tim Chae (Managing Partner)
Christine Tsai (CEO & Founding Partner
500 Global)
Bedy Yang (Managing Partner
500 Global)
Portfolio
Opinet
Medipresso
Shakr
Lezhin Comics
MyMusicTaste
Triple
Lendit