SmartStudy Ventures
Overview
SmartStudy Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of The Pinkfong Company (formerly SmartStudy), investing in startups in sectors like media, entertainment, internet, and software that can create synergies with the parent company.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| RideFlux | Feb 2026 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| Bound Entertainment | Feb 2022 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Versework | Jun 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Soy Media | Feb 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Dongwoo Son
Co-founder, CTO
Ryan Seungkyu Lee
Co-Founder, EVP CFO
Hyuk-Tae Kwon
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is SmartStudy Ventures based?
SmartStudy Ventures is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
When was SmartStudy Ventures founded?
SmartStudy Ventures was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does SmartStudy Ventures have?
SmartStudy Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SmartStudy Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include RideFlux, Bound Entertainment, Versework, Soy Media.
What was SmartStudy Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
SmartStudy Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Versework in 2026.
What sectors does SmartStudy Ventures focus on?
SmartStudy Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does SmartStudy Ventures focus on?
SmartStudy Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.