MashUp Angels

MashUp Angels is a South Korean venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology startups. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on sectors such as healthcare, content, fashion and beauty, logistics, and artificial intelligence. The firm is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and operates primarily within the South Korean market.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes collaboration and information sharing among partners and startups. MashUp Angels has established a network of over 100 professional partners and staff across various fields, including companies like Drama & Company (Remember), Tenping, Style Share, My Real Trip, Scatter Lab, Breach, Bucket Place (House of the Day), IO & Co, and Omnius. This extensive network supports startups in their growth and development.

In November 2023, MashUp Angels announced the establishment of the 'MashUp Angels Value Growth Venture Investment Fund,' a 27.5 billion KRW fund aimed at investing in and supporting early-stage startups in the ICT sector. The fund received contributions from senior entrepreneurs, including Jang Byung-gyu, Chairman of Krafton, Kim Sung-hoon, CEO of Upstage, and Kim Hyun-joon, former CEO of Vuno. Alumni founders from MashUp Angels, such as Today’s House, Cashwalk, Finda, StyleShare, MyRealTrip, and Shiftee, also participated, symbolizing the creation of a virtuous cycle within the ecosystem.

MashUp Angels' approach is rooted in the belief that experienced entrepreneurs can provide valuable support to emerging startups, fostering a collaborative environment that accelerates growth and innovation. This philosophy has led to the successful backing of numerous startups across various industries, contributing to the dynamic startup ecosystem in South Korea.