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Korea Development Bank

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Description

Korea Development Bank is a state-owned bank in South Korea that funds major industrial projects.

Investor Profile

Korea Development Bank has backed more than 48 startups, with 20 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (31%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series C (19%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series G (4%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Seed (2%)

Country Focus

  • South Korea (92%)
  • United States (6%)
  • China (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Saas
  • Fintech
  • Internet Of Things
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Who does Korea Development Bank frequently co-invest with?

Industrial Bank of Korea
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 5
Altos Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 12
SBVA
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 3
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam
Co-Investments: 4
IMM Investment
Asia, Cholla-namdo, South Korea, Kangnam
Co-Investments: 4
Korea Investment Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 4
Shinhan Venture Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 5
KB Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 4
KT Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 3
Premier Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Korea Development Bank?

Aniai

New York, New York, United States

Aniai develops a labor solution for quick service restaurants by building a robotic kitchen.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food and BeverageIndustrial AutomationRobotics
SeedJan 20, 2026
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
AiderX

Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

AiderX is a technology startup that creates AI assistants for everyone.

AdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Infrastructure
SeedJan 13, 2026
Amount Raised: $6,779,619
RideFlux

Jeju, Cheju-do, South Korea

RideFlux is a self-driving software company for safe and reliable autonomous transporation service

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesMobileRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Series UnknownDec 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,953,954
GINT

Suwon, Ch'ungch'ong-namdo, South Korea

GINT is a company specializing in a system for tractors and construction equipment manufacturers.

Information TechnologyLogisticsManufacturingTelecommunications
Series CDec 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,845,449
My Brown

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

My Brown Pet Insurance is a company that offers specialist insurance for companion animals.

InsurancePet
Series UnknownDec 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,538,653
Neubility

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Self Driving Delivery robot based Robot as a Service Platform Provider

Courier ServiceDeliveryFleet ManagementFood DeliveryRoboticsSoftware
Series BDec 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,057,558
Niobium Microsystems

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Niobium uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption combined with SoC Hardware Accelerators to provide completely private computation.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)Cyber SecurityElectronicsHardwarePrivacy
SeedDec 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,000,000
Share It

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Share It is an IT social network platform that offers space mediation services for idle schools.

EventsInformation TechnologyMobile AppsSoftware
Series CDec 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,450,963
DAIM Research

Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

DAIM Research is an AI-based automation system solution company that provides logistics automation solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)LogisticsRoboticsSoftware
Series UnknownNov 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,990,624
Snap Company

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Snap Company is an e-commerce solutions provider that leverages AI technology and customer data to deliver customized tools.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceMarketingSaaS
Series UnknownOct 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,744,819

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