The Venture Codex

Led · Series B · Aug 2025

Trior develops a proprietary platform for antibody-drug conjugates aimed at improving the therapeutic index of ADC therapies. The company positions its technology as a next-generation approach to address limitations of existing ADCs. Trior is led by CEO Sungho Woo and has been active in investor outreach through incubator programs. It recently secured new capital as part of an ongoing Series B financing and has a cumulative Series B total of ₩25 billion. The company says it will use proceeds to continue development of its platform and to consolidate foundations for global commercialization. CKD Venture Investment’s participation was facilitated via Seoul Biohub programming and investor matchmaking.

Participated · Series A · Aug 2025

Qunova Computing builds quantum-focused software and algorithms aimed at delivering practical advantage on Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) hardware for chemical, pharmaceutical and industrial engineering users. Its algorithms have been tested with leading quantum hardware companies and research institutes, and the company reports results indicating it can deliver a quantum advantage even on NISQ devices. Qunova says its technology will reduce the large number of trials required to develop new materials with specific properties, cutting time and expense in industrial R&D. The company intends to use the Series A proceeds to expand operations and accelerate development efforts. Qunova raised $10M in a Series A round. The company was founded in 2021 and is led by CEO Kevin June-Koo Rhee.

Participated · Series A · Feb 2024

Robos has developed an in-house biometric vision AI called RBS (Robos Biometric Vision System) that links with a hybrid robot control system to operate robots handling varied biological materials. Its core product set includes slaughterhouse unmanned robots and an automated slaughter-process system. The company says the RBS and hybrid robotics are applicable across multiple industrial domains. In August Robos was selected for the government TIPS program and received technology development funding from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. CEO Park Jae-hyun said the company will expand its robot lineup to realize smart slaughterhouse factories and extend from biometric-vision AI to broader object-vision AI. Robos intends to adapt its robot-control platform for diverse industrial sites to drive market expansion and revenue growth. The company has attracted institutional interest tied to addressing harsh slaughterhouse working conditions and labor shortages.

Participated · Series A · Jul 2017

Urbanbase builds a 3D spatial data platform and B2B SaaS used for interior planning and design, anchored by its Urbanbase Studio software that transforms 2D indoor images into 3D displays, visualizes products in AR, and analyzes spatial images with AI. The company plans to invest in R&D for advanced VR, AR and 3D tools as it pursues opportunities in the metaverse and will upgrade Urbanbase Studio. Urbanbase also plans geographic expansion — adding English-language support and entering Singapore by the end of 2021 — and is seeking acquisitions in proptech and construction technology to diversify beyond apartment-focused products. The company reports roughly 50,000 monthly active users, 70,000 registered B2C users and about 50 B2B customers, including LG Electronics, Mitsubishi Real Estate Service, Nitori Holdings, Dentsu Group and SoftBank. Founded in 2013 and led by CEO and former architect Jinu Ha, Urbanbase has raised about $20 million in total to date. The latest funding will be used to scale its B2B SaaS and fund R&D in metaverse-related technologies. Urbanbase, founded in 2013 by CEO Jinu Ha, develops virtual reality tools and a patented algorithm that converts 2D floor plans into virtual spaces in as little as two minutes. Its VR platform lets users preview future homes and test furniture, wallpaper and flooring, positioned as a more accessible alternative to camera-based systems like Matterport. The company works with about 40 furniture-company partners and hosts roughly 4,000 items in its platform, and it also partners with real estate firms to source apartment floor plans in Korea. Urbanbase cites that about 60% of Korean households (≈8.5 million) live in apartments, a target market for its tools which help small businesses compete with big-box retailers. Financially, the startup has raised about $3 million to date, including a $1.8M Series A. It plans to use the Series A to expand into Japan, China and Southeast Asia and to launch augmented reality smartphone apps. While competition in Korea is currently limited, the company is preparing for potential entry by large furniture retailers and tech firms with indoor mapping data.