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BASS Ventures

Seoul, South Korea · Invests in Asia; US · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningFintechHealthcare & BiotechSpace & DefenseEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & AutomationAerospace & Defense

Thesis

Back 'crazy dreamers' — founders with exceptional tenacity, ambition, and vision who are building transformative companies. BASS serves as the 'bassist' providing foundational support: capital, operational resources, global cloud credits, and talent. Focus on AI software, physical AI, and fashion & beauty in 2025.

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Late-stage and growth equity deals. No documented sector exclusions.

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
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Partners & team

10 contacts on file

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Joshua Kang

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Jae Ahn

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Yun-ho Shin

CEO

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Tae-yang Lee

CEO

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Jun-yeol Kang

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Hyun-sung Shin

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Hyung-jun Yang

Director

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Dong-eon Choi

Senior Manager

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Jung-bong Han

Senior Manager

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Jae-gu An

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Portfolio

Korea Credit Data
ReebonzEcommerce Marketplaces

ReebonzLIVE is a live shopping entertainment platform that offers curated European fashion and lifestyle products through live streaming on social media channels.

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Creatrip
TravelWallet
Marqvision
BluelandFood Beverage

Blueland offers eco-friendly cleaning products that come in plastic-free tablet form, designed to reduce single-use plastic waste and promote sustainable home care.

TeamblindEnterprise Software

Teamblind is a platform for anonymous company reviews and career insights, focusing on transparency and employee feedback. It offers career opportunities and insights for companies like Blind and LinkedIn. The platform prioritizes user anonymity and real-time employee feedback.

Planetarium LabsGaming

We are a community driven, WEB 3 gaming company focused on delivering scalable, meaningful impact through gaming experiences where users can create, share, own, and earn.

Index RoboticsRobotics Automation

Developer of humanoid robotic systems designed for precision manual manufacturing processes. The company integrates a responsive actuator that addresses structural limitations of conventional gear reducers, providing motion control, enabling manufacturing and industrial automation industry to deploy humanoid robots in complex manual workflows to bring operational efficiency.

PensieveEnterprise Software

Pensieve is a platform that connects various tools into a living understanding of an organization, allowing AI agents to operate with a full context of the business. It builds a structured knowledge graph from scattered data, providing insights and maintaining a curated representation of the company.

RebodisRobotics Automation

Rebodis is an innovative robotics company developing wearable robots that enhance the quality of life by overcoming physical limitations through intelligent clothing.

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Research briefRead more
BASS Ventures Research Firm Overview BASS Ventures (also known as BASS Investment) is a Seoul-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in May 2018. The firm operates with the tagline "미친꿈을 위대하게" ("Make Crazy Dreams Great") and uses musical metaphors throughout its brand — positioning itself as the "bassist" providing rhythm and support for startup "vocalists." Co-founded by Hyun-sung Shin (D…

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