The venture arm of NAVER, South Korea's leading tech giant
NAVER D2SF
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.
GLOBAL No.1
The #1 global storytech platform, WEBTOON
ASIA NO.1
Asia's #1 virtual platform, ZEPETO
North AMERICA NO.1
The #1 C2C fashion platform in North America, POSHMARK
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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.
startups
1st round Portion(%)
collaboration
Acquired by NAVER
We Make Stories Together from the Early Stages
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.
“NAVER D2SF's investment was a game-changer. We achieved the fastest growth right after NAVER D2SF’s investment.”
Junghoon Ha, CTO and Co-Founder of LetinAR
NAVER D2SF’s Seed Stage Investment Breakdown
We Focus on the Potential and Possibilities of Technology
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.
“Of all the potential partners, NAVER D2SF was the only partner who understood the true value and the potential of our technology from the very beginning.”
Junho Baek, CEO and Founder of FuriosaAI
NAVER D2SF’s Technology Investment Breakdown
AI・Data44%
Health19%
Spatial15%
Mobility7%
Robotics5%
Blockchain5%
etc5%
AI・Data44%
Health19%
Spatial15%
Mobility7%
Robotics5%
Blockchain5%
etc5%
We Create Synergies between Startups and NAVER
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.
NAVER was the only place where we could collaborate on such diverse and in-depth technology development. Our partnership with NAVER was a crucial reference for securing B2B clients.
Minu Park, Founder of Crowdworks
Get In Touch
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.
