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HG Initiative

Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongdong

Description

HGI runs an impact-driven business, seeking to address diverse social issues through sustainable innovations.

Investor Profile

HG Initiative has backed more than 6 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biotechnology, Machine Learning.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (33%)
  • Series B (33%)
  • Series A (33%)

Country Focus

  • South Korea (83%)
  • United States (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Biotechnology
  • Machine Learning
  • Medical
  • Oncology
  • Veterinary
  • Fuel
  • Fuel Cell
  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting
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Who does HG Initiative frequently co-invest with?

Primer Sazze Partners
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Co-Investments: 1
Draper Dragon
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1
ES Investor
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
DSC Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Draper Associates
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1
JB Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
Translink Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
FuturePlay
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Murex Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
BonAngels Venture Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by HG Initiative?

Sankun

Seongdong, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

Sankun offers a digitalized platform that takes a role in establishing the link between buyers and vendors of industrial items.

ArchitectureBuilding MaterialCivil EngineeringConstruction
Series ADec 30, 2025
ASWEMAKE

Incheon, Inch'on-jikhalsi, South Korea

ASWEMAKE is a shopping app that delivers groceries.

AppsE-CommerceGroceryRetailShopping
Series CDec 22, 2025
Realteeth

Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

Realteeth offers dental treatments to help patients improve their oral health and comfort.

DentalHealth CareMedical
SeedDec 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,564,449
Goi

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Goi is a company that operates a concierge service for prospective residents who are new to funerals.

FuneralsService Industry
Series ADec 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,121,975
BigTech Plus

Yeoksamdong, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

BigTech Plus is a real estate information based fintech company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechReal Estate
Series AOct 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,980,281
276 Holdings

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

276 Holdings is a finance company that offers corporate financial service flow and a new flow of trade receivables value to companies.

Business DevelopmentFinanceFinancial Services
Series ASep 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,088,073
Caregiver

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Caregiver is a specialized platform operator that provides hospitals with advanced nursing solutions, streamlining patient care coordination

HospitalMedical
SeedSep 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $359,847
Glovv

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Glovv is a short-form beauty content development platform.

BeautyFashion
Series AAug 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,158,998
PAWCHI

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

PAWCHI is a pet insurance company.

FinanceInsurancePet
Series AApr 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,189,472
ASWEMAKE

Incheon, Inch'on-jikhalsi, South Korea

ASWEMAKE is a shopping app that delivers groceries.

AppsE-CommerceGroceryRetailShopping
Series BSep 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,296,377

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