We started with the belief that NAVER and startups can take on more challenges and achieve greater growth by working together. We focus on early-stage startups to help them grow and create synergies with NAVER.

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We mainly invest in the early stages of startups, from Seed to Series A, and 62% of startups received their first institutional investment from NAVER D2SF.  We focus our investments on technology fields such as AI, robotics, autonomous driving, healthcare, AR, and VR.

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The #1 global storytech platform, WEBTOON

GLOBAL No.1

ASIA NO.1

The #1 C2C fashion platform in North America, POSHMARK

North AMERICA NO.1

AI・Data

Health

Spatial

Mobility

Robotics

Blockchain

NAVER D2SF is NAVER’s corporate venturing(CV) team, taking on greater challenges and fostering more sustainable growth through collaboration with startups. Founded in 1999, NAVER is a rare example of a domestic search engine that has maintained its top position in South Korea for over 20 years and has established a strong presence in various business sectors including commerce, content, fintech, and cloud services. At the same time, under the technological vision of D2(For Developers, By Developers), we are actively developing new technologies and collaboration initiatives to grow into a global tech company.

Founded in 2015, NAVER D2SF has operated with the mindset that we are also a startup. From investment review to collaboration, we move at their pace and speak their language. We strive to be a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, sharing insights and growing together while building lasting relationships.

It takes time for an early-stage startup to develop concrete metrics to validate its market potential. NAVER D2SF focuses on the value of the problems that startups aim to solve, the prospect of their technology, and the growth potential of their teams rather than immediate numbers. We join their journey to turn their potential and possibility into reality.

We Make Stories Together from the Early Stages

The most exceptional technologies are often not immediately visible, as they seamlessly integrate into our daily lives in the form of products and businesses. NAVER D2SF focuses on technologies that can bring changes to our day-to-day in various fields, such as AI, robotics, spatial computing, mobility, and healthcare.

We Focus on the Potential and Possibilities of Technology

NAVER D2SF aims to create synergies between startups and NAVER that go beyond mere financial returns. We conduct joint research and development, share market insights, and become each other’s customers at times. Together, we also form alliances to expand into new markets and opportunities.

We Create Synergies between Startups and NAVER

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We keep our doors wide open so that all entrepreneurs, even those without referrals or networks, can contact NAVER D2SF. We promptly respond to every inquiry so that no one is left waiting. If NAVER D2SF has yet to reach out to you, please feel free to contact us any time.

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NAVER D2SF

Meet our entrepreneurs

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Invest early, Focus on tech,Partner long term

NAVER D2SF

Meet our entrepreneurs

Get In Touch

Invest
early,

Focus on
tech,

Partner
long term