Seoul · Korea — Actively Investing

Backing founders
who build
the future.

IKBIC Ventures is a Korea-based accelerator writing $250K cheques for 5% equity. $20M AUM. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Fund Overview

Cheque Size $250,000 USD
Equity 5%
AUM $20M
Active Portfolio 6 Companies
Exits 10
Applications Rolling Basis
HQ Seoul, Korea

Portfolio

Our Investments

A portfolio of companies spanning AI, communication, travel, wellness and commerce.

Super-App · Foreigners in Korea

Konnect

Korea's No. 1 platform for foreigners — visa info, jobs, transport, SIM cards, healthcare, local events, and community — all in one app. Book tours and pay with a foreign card, no cash required.

konnect.kr ↗
AI · Predict · Prevent · Protect

Pikai Corp

AI platform built around the mantra Predict, Prevent, Protect — delivering intelligent solutions via Pikai Pulse and Pred4AI, bringing proactive AI to enterprise decision-making.

pikaicorp.com ↗
AI Phone Interpreter · 100+ Languages

AionPhone

Real-time AI phone call interpretation in 100+ languages — for medical, legal, and business calls. No app required. In-person live sessions via QR code. Pay-as-you-go or subscription.

interpreter.aionphone.com ↗
AI · Scientific Discovery · R&D SaaS

Well-Matix

AI-powered scientific discovery platform for drug discovery, materials science, and specialty chemicals. Accelerates early-stage R&D screening 10× through predictive molecular modelling and unified research workflows.

well-matix.com ↗
Travel · Multi-Language Video Calls

CoTrip Co. Ltd

Multi-language video call platform where every participant speaks their own language — real-time translation across 78 languages. Built for global travel, hospitality, and cross-border communication.

ko-trip.com ↗
Specialty Chemicals · Semiconductor · OLED

Lamko

Seoul-based CRDMO specialising in electronics-grade materials for semiconductor, display, and OLED industries. Custom synthesis, sublimation purification to 5N+, and scalable contract manufacturing.

lamko.co.kr ↗

Accelerator Programme

We invest in you.

Simple terms. Real support. No bureaucracy.

Investment Terms

Cheque Size $250,000 USD
Equity Stake 5%
Assets Under Management $20M
Application Window Rolling Basis
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What We Offer

01

Capital and Network

Immediate funding plus introductions to our global investor network across Korea, Asia and beyond.

02

Korea Market Entry

Hands-on support navigating the Korean startup ecosystem, regulations, and strategic partnerships.

03

Operational Support

Legal, HR, finance and product guidance from operators who have built and scaled companies.

04

OpenKnowl Partnership

Exclusive access to the OpenKnowl ecosystem, tools, and knowledge-sharing community.

05

Follow-on Investment

Active support in subsequent rounds. We are long-term partners, not just cheque writers.

Investment Process

01

Submit Pitch Deck

Send your deck and application. We review all submissions on a rolling basis.

02

First Call

Meet our team for a 45-minute introductory call within two weeks of submission.

03

Deep Dive

Product demo, team assessment and market validation with our investment team.

04

Term Sheet

We move fast. Term sheets within days of a positive decision, not months.

In Cooperation with OpenKnowl

KScoutre
Programme

KScoutre is IKBIC Ventures' programme to attract the world's best founders to Korea — and beyond. We give exceptional global talent the infrastructure, capital, and partner network to build from Seoul and expand into global markets.

Run in cooperation with OpenKnowl, KScoutre connects selected founders to Korea market entry support, global market access through our partner network, open-innovation programmes, structured mentorship, and investor introductions — from day one.

Global Founders Korea Market Entry Global Market Access Open-Innovation OpenKnowl Network
Apply to KScoutre Powered by IKBIC Ventures x OpenKnowl

KScoutre Programme

Global founders. Korea base. World stage.

Operator IKBIC Ventures
Partner OpenKnowl
Focus Global → Korea → World
Stage Pre-seed to Seed
Applications Rolling

Applications Open

Submit Your Pitch Deck

We accept applications on a rolling basis. We review every submission carefully and respond within two weeks if there is a fit.

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About IKBIC Ventures

Seoul-based.
Globally minded.

IKBIC Ventures is a Korea-headquartered startup accelerator and venture fund dedicated to discovering and accelerating the most promising founders in Korea, Asia, and emerging markets.

We invest at the earliest stages, providing not just capital but operational support, network access, and long-term partnership. Our portfolio spans AI, communication, travel, wellness, and e-commerce.

In cooperation with OpenKnowl, we run the KScoutre programme — attracting global founders to Korea and connecting them to global markets through our partner network and open-innovation programmes.

In cooperation with OpenKnowl

Focus Areas

01 Artificial Intelligence
02 Communication & Language Technology
03 Deep Tech & Scientific Discovery
04 Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials
05 Multilingual & Cross-border Platforms
06 Enterprise SaaS

Geographic Focus

Korea Asia-Pacific Global

Global Presence

Where we operate.

Headquartered in Seoul, with partner network across Asia and Europe.

Seoul, Korea

Headquarters · SVC Seoul

Partner Network

India · Singapore · Thailand · Hong Kong · China · Vietnam · Luxembourg · Italy · USA

Get in Touch

Contact
IKBIC Ventures.

We respond to all enquiries within 2 business days. All information shared is treated with strict confidentiality.

Email team@ikbic.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/ikbic
Address Startup Venture Campus Seoul (SVC Seoul),
136 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Response Time 2 business days