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TIPS Program

Asia, Kangwon-do, South Korea, Gangneung

Description

The TIPS program is a technology start-up support system that selects start-up teams with technological items led by the private sector.

Investor Profile

TIPS Program has made 101 investments, with 93 in the past 12 months and 85% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (44%)
  • Seed (40%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (2%)
  • Series A (1%)

Country Focus

  • South Korea (92%)
  • United States (6%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Health Care
  • Saas
  • Information Services
  • Aerospace
  • Education
  • Service Industry
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Who does TIPS Program frequently co-invest with?

SparkLabs Global Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
InventoryLab
North America, Missouri, United States, Columbia
Co-Investments: 1
Capstone Partners
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1
DSC Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
VNTG Corp.
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Mapo
Co-Investments: 2
Big Basin Capital
North America, California, United States, Cupertino
Co-Investments: 1
Coolidge Corner Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Platinium Invest D.O.O
Europe, Grad Zagreb, Croatia, Zagreb
Co-Investments: 1
Bigbang Angels
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by TIPS Program?

Black Box

Ulsan, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea

Black Box, a startup that produces webtoon short animations using artificial intelligence (AI) technology

AnimationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Comics
GrantFeb 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $342,045
Robotom

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Robotom is a robotics household solutions company that develops robots by using AIoT with robotics technology.

Information TechnologyRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
SeedFeb 17, 2025
Expensia

Incheon, Inch'on-jikhalsi, South Korea

Expensia is an E-Commerce aggregator that acquires domestic brands and expands them to Amazon.

E-CommerceMarketingRetail
AngelFeb 6, 2025
Predictive AI

Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

Predictive AI is a startup that uses genome-based virtual twin technology to detect high-risk diseases earlier.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation Technology
GrantJan 24, 2025
SOOJIB

London, England, United Kingdom

SOOJIB is an online store that provides K-pop stuff, including records, photographs, and fan items.

BeautyE-CommerceFashion
GrantJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $487,936
Ekne

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Ekne is the operator of the web novel submission platform.

Reading AppsSocialWeb Development
SeedJan 9, 2025

Through the Liar is an emerging company that develops AI idols along with associated online resources.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Online PortalsService Industry
GrantJan 8, 2025
Vetplace

Incheon, Inch'on-jikhalsi, South Korea

Vetplace ​is a platform for veterinary professionals that offers services such as industry news, group purchasing, and job listings.

Health CarePetVeterinary
GrantJan 6, 2025
Aberra

Gangneung, Kangwon-do, South Korea

Aberra uses the AI data analysis tool 'Dister' to optimize Coupang sales

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-Commerce
GrantJan 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $818,068
Rolling seed

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Rolling Seed is an educational platform that provides children with fun knowledge.

ChildrenEducationEdutainment
SeedJan 2, 2025