About Krypton
Krypton, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2000, is based in Seoul, South Korea. With a presence in 6 countries, it has supported around 104 startups in sectors like High Tech, Consumer. As of Apr 2026, Krypton has witnessed 15 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include MedPacto, Age Labs and LigaChemBio. The program is backed by a team of 4 people who primarily support Seed startups based in South Korea. Its latest investment was a $314K Seed round in Middle Studio on Jan 06, 2023 along with Wish Company.
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Krypton's List of Top Investments
Krypton has a portfolio of 104 companies. Their most notable investments are in GTL Systems and CLASSUM.Their portfolio spans across South Korea, United States, Canada and 3 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Consumer, Retail and 34 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Krypton:1. MedPacto
MedPacto, spun-off from Theragen Etex, (a specialized genomics company) is engaged in the development of small molecules for cancer. Their lead candidate which is currently undergoing Phase 1 trials is TEW-7197, an inhibitor of ALK-5 to block signal transduction by TGF-b and TEW-0201, an inhibitor of BRAF and c-RAF, which is in the preclinical stage. TEW-7197 was originally developed by the Ewha Woman's University with government support of the Program for Disease-Based Discovery of Global New Drug Candidates and was out-licensed from Ewha to MedPacto.
Key facts about MedPacto
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Suwon-si (South Korea)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $16M
- Employee Count: 22 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Kolon Investments, DA Value Investment and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 24, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Age Labs
Developer of molecular diagnostic solutions for the detection of age-related diseases. The company is working on the changes in gene regulation caused by aging with the help of the discovery of the epigenetic clock. The company is aiming to discover a biomarker for aging to know if a treatment works for an individual.
Key facts about Age Labs
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Oslo (Norway)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $876K
- Employee Count: 4 as on Dec 31, 2021
- Investors: Skyfall Ventures, Norwegian Research Council and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 14, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. LigaChemBio
Developer of therapeutics for cancer treatment. It offers anticancer drug that combines antibodies and synthetic drugs that utilize the selectivity of antibody drugs and anticancer effect of synthetic drugs. It has pipeline of drug candidates which include LCB14, LCB84, LCB71, and others for multiple cancer.
Key facts about LigaChemBio
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Daejeon (South Korea)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Alpen Route and Krypton
4. Creverse
Provider of educational programs in language learning and STEM subjects. It offers courses in English language acquisition, STEM subjects, and coding, catering to various age groups. The programs utilize a blend of classroom instruction and online learning platforms. The curriculum emphasizes developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Support services include enrollment assistance, materials provision, and parent-teacher communication tools.
Key facts about Creverse
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 714 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Krypton
Provider of IT solutions and digital transformation services for various industries. They offer solutions tailored to public sector, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other sectors. Services include ERP, CRM, collaboration tools, middleware, data analytics, cloud services, security solutions, and network infrastructure. The company also provides consulting and operational services, supporting clients through the entire digital transformation process. They offer a range of industry-specific solutions addressing unique challenges and opportunities within each sector. Their expertise extends to production management systems and library solutions, demonstrating a commitment to diverse technological needs.
Key facts about RN2 Technologies
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Hwaseong (South Korea)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Atinum Investment, Shinhan Venture Investment and 4 Others
- Highlight: Public
Krypton's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Krypton has invested in 104 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Middle Studio.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Krypton's Investments by Stage
Krypton has made 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $314K.Krypton's Investments by Sector
Krypton has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, Business Services, EdTech, Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 51 Tech companies, 40 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 28 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 17 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 1 |
Business Services | 1 |
EdTech | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Krypton's Investments by Geography
Krypton has made most investments in South Korea (3), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
South Korea | 3 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Krypton's recent investments
Krypton has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Krypton:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 06, 2023 | South Korea | Seed | 1771 | ||
May 14, 2021 | South Korea | Seed | 1833 | - | |
Dec 21, 2018 | South Korea | Seed | 6594 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Krypton's Portfolio
14 of Krypton's portfolio companies have become public. QuadMedicine got listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX), in Dec 2025 at marketcap of $115M and A-PRO got listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) at marketcap of $114M.Here are Krypton's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 12, 2025 | - | - | 6504 | |
Jul 16, 2020 | - | - | 9906 | |
Dec 19, 2019 | - | - | 4448 | |
Aug 07, 2019 | - | - | 9139 | |
Dec 21, 2018 | - | - | 6665 |
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Acquired companies in Krypton's Portfolio
1 company from Krypton's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition were AMBITIONEM in Jul 2022 by Lounge'Lab.Here are Krypton's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 26, 2022 | - | - | 3062 |
Team profile of Krypton
Krypton has a team of 4 members including 2 Partners and 1 Principal located in South Korea. Krypton's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Krypton:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Seoul | - | ||
Partner | Seoul | - | - | |
Principal | Seoul | - | - |
Co-investors of Krypton
Over the past 8 years, 14 investors have co-invested in Krypton's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Top Co-investors of Krypton: 2 investors entered a company along with Krypton. These include investors like KAIST Youth Startup Investment Holdings (1 company).
- Invested after Krypton: A total of 12 investors have invested in Krypton's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Smile Gate Investment (1 company) and Storm Ventures (1 company).
