The Invention Lab is an open innovation partner that connects companies and startups and a seed investment organization that invests in early stage startups.
RULE NO.
INVEST IN WHAT YOU KNOW.
The Invention Lab is making seed investments in
Consumer Tech, Digital Healthcare,
Vertical O2O/On-demand Service, and SaaS.
SEE THE OPPORTUNITIES
IN EMERING MARKETS.
The Invention Lab is a global accelerator with
a track record of success in entering SEA markets,
not only in Korea but also in Vietnam.
How We Invest
The Invention Lab discovers promising early-stage startups through open innovation projects with leading domestic companies and proactively executes seed investments.
180+
Total number of Investments
43 billion KRW+
Fund Account Investment
2Trilion KRW+
Total Enterprise Value of Invested Portfolio
The Invention Lab's Investments
Proactively invest in startups by forming a dedicated investment vehicle
Form investment combinations with specific themes, markets, and objectives, and select teams that align with them.
Invest in early-stage startup teams with the potential for rapid growth.
Discover the “Next Big Thing” in SEA markets
Focusing on emerging Southeast Asian markets with a focus on Vietnam
Aggressive early-stage investment in domestic startups entering the Vietnamese market
Deal scouting with companies, through OI programs
Co-create and co-invest in great teams through open innovation programs
Identify, collaborate, and proof-of-concept test teams that align with corporate goals and make strategic early investments.
The Invention Lab has the best know-how and experience in creating an innovation ecosystem based on open innovation with major Korean conglomerates and listed companies.