KDB NextRound Overview

  • Investor Type
  • Accelerator/​Incubator

  • Status
  • Active

  • Investments
  • 115

  • Portfolio
  • 98

  • Exits
  • 13

Exits

KDB NextRound General Information

Company Description

Founded in 2016, KDB NextRound is an accelerator firm based in Seoul. The firm seeks to invest in information and communications technology, manufacturing, bio and healthcare, content, distribution, and service.

Business Details

Website
www.nextround.kr/programs/nextone
Year Founded
2016
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Primary Investor Type
Accelerator/Incubator
Corporate Office
  • 14 Eunhaeng-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu
  • KDB Startup IR Center, 1st floor, East Building, Industrial Bank of Korea
  • Seoul, 07242
  • South Korea

KDB NextRound Investments (115)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Samil Chemical 15-Jul-2026 Later Stage VC Specialty Chemicals Generating Revenue
Wim (Hardware) 06-Feb-2026 Other Hardware Generating Revenue
HeatMetricX 05-Feb-2026 Consulting Services (B2B) Generating Revenue
Guardian AI 01-Jan-2026 Other Commercial Services Generating Revenue
dbbeats 01-Jan-2026 Therapeutic Devices Generating Revenue
Unit Lab 17-Aug-2025 Construction and Engineering Generating Revenue
Amass (Business/Productivity Software) 16-Jul-2025 Automotive Generating Revenue
Plantner 01-Jul-2025 Agricultural Chemicals Generating Revenue
XL8 09-May-2025 Accelerator/Incubator Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Godtech 24-Jan-2025 Accelerator/Incubator Other Commercial Products Generating Revenue
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KDB NextRound Exits (13)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Edint 11-Sep-2026 Out of Business
B4Play 12-Aug-2026
SqueezeBits 30-Jun-2026
Floatic 17-Apr-2026
Astron Security 01-Feb-2026
Happy Up (Movies, Music and Entertainment) 13-May-2025
Typed 01-May-2025
Ujura 08-Aug-2024
DoAI 01-May-2024 Out of Business
Tanker (Financial Software) 25-Jan-2024 Out of Business
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KDB NextRound FAQs

  • What is KDB NextRound?

    Founded in 2016, KDB NextRound is an accelerator firm based in Seoul.

  • When was KDB NextRound founded?

    KDB NextRound was founded in 2016.

  • Where is KDB NextRound headquartered?

    KDB NextRound is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

  • How many investments has KDB NextRound made?

    KDB NextRound has made 115 investments.

  • What has KDB NextRound invested in?

    KDB NextRound has made numerous investments in companies like Samil Chemical, Wim (Hardware), and HeatMetricX within the Specialty Chemicals, Hardware, and Consulting Services (B2B) industries.

  • What has KDB NextRound invested in recently?

    KDB NextRound's latest investment was on 15-Jul-2026 in Samil Chemical, a company within the Specialty Chemicals industry.

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