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Schmidt

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

Description

Schmidt is an investment-type accelerator that invests in early-stage companies with less than three business years.

Investor Profile

Schmidt has backed more than 29 startups, with 17 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Health Care, Robotics.
  • Led 7 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (55%)
  • Series A (28%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • South Korea (83%)
  • United States (10%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Health Care
  • Robotics
  • Fashion
  • Biotechnology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Shipping
  • Medical Device
  • Medical
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Schmidt frequently co-invest with?

DSC Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 14
JB Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
Base Investments
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
Korea Investment Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 3
FuturePlay
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 3
Big Basin Capital
North America, California, United States, Cupertino
Co-Investments: 3
L&S Venture Capital
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
Murex Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
InterVest Co.
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
Atinum Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Schmidt often collaborate with?

SY
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Sean Hyunil sohn
Asia, South Korea
Shared Deals: 1
KC
Asia, South Korea
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Schmidt?

YejiX

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

YejiX is a Medical artificial intelligence (AI) startup.

Medical
SeedOct 16, 2025
Tiptoe

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Tiptoe is a cosmetic manufacturing company that produces and retails beauty products for fashion enthusiastic women in the vicinity.

CosmeticsE-CommerceManufacturingRetail
SeedSep 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,440,050
Eurobotics

Daejeon, Taejon-jikhalsi, South Korea

Eurobotics, a startup developing autonomous walking robot technology that can operate even in irregular environments.

Robotics
SeedSep 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,154,615
Money Walk

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Money Walk is a novel pedometer program that allows users to earn money simply by walking.

Health CareWellness
Series ASep 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,942,810
Nex Eye

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Nex Eye is a start-up that develops first-in-class antibodies targeting refractory factors of immuno-oncology drugs.

MedicalOncologyPharmaceutical
Series BAug 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $44,310,374
Illimis Therapeutics

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Illimis Therapeutics is a science and technology company that develops treatment for degenerative brain and autoimmune diseases.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series BJul 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $42,004,389
Aple

Daejeon, Taejon-jikhalsi, South Korea

Aple developes and supply of industrial AI solutions that combine artificial intelligence (AI) and robot technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Robotics
SeedMay 27, 2025
Roai

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Roai is a developing autonomous manufacturing solutions based on AI robotics.

Robotics
SeedMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $988,002
MADDE

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

MADDE specializes in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology.

3D PrintingTechnical Support
Series AApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,700,411
MOVIN

Daejeon, Taejon-jikhalsi, South Korea

Moovin offers real-time markerless motion capture technology that does not require any additional hardware.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedMar 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,755,483