Smilegate Investment key facts
- Smilegate Investment is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, Gangnam-gu with 98 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Kakao Entertainment, PineTree Therapeutics, MarqVision.
- The team roster lists 31 people.
About Smilegate Investment
Founded in 1999, Smilegate Investment is a venture capital firm in Seoul, South Korea. The firm prefers to invest in companies operating in the environment, energy, manufacturing, and distribution sectors across South Korea.
Smilegate Investment portfolio at a glance
98 portfolio companies are on record for Smilegate Investment, including Kakao Entertainment, PineTree Therapeutics and MarqVision.
21 of the 98 carry a recorded valuation.
Smilegate Investment team
31 people are on record at Smilegate Investment: 22 associates, 1 principal and 8 others. Senior names include Ju Eun-Ji (Principal Investor), Ahn Byung-Hwi (Senior Vice President) and Ally Lee (Senior Vice President). 31 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
98 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakao Entertainment | Media | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| PineTree Therapeutics | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| MarqVision | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 95 more companies · all 98, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
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Frequently asked about Smilegate Investment
- What companies does Smilegate Investment invest in?
- Smilegate Investment has 98 recorded portfolio companies, including Kakao Entertainment, PineTree Therapeutics, MarqVision.
- What is Smilegate Investment's AUM?
- Smilegate Investment manages approximately $755.5M in assets.