Join Strong Family:
A long journey is never taken alone. Since 2012, we’ve had the privilege of backing 270+ companies with many ups and downs. Some became unicorns, others achieved successful exits, but many faced challenges such as losing momentum, pivoting, or ultimately shutting down. We've seen companies thrive, struggle, and sometimes fall, but through it all, we've stood by our founders. This journey has made us the partners we are today, ones who don’t just celebrate the highs but truly understand what it takes to get through the lows. Together, we are ALL Strong.
If you think we can work together, submit your deck to the e-mail below:
Contact Information: [email protected]
Please Include:
✅ Pitch deck
✅ Target fundraising amount & valuation
✅ Key achievements and metrics
✅ Background information on the founding team
✅ Why you and your team would be the best to succeed that business
Who We Are:
Based in Seoul and Los Angeles, Strong Ventures is a sector-agnostic venture capital investing in Seed to Pre-A companies.
The name Strong Ventures originates from Fuerteventura, one of Canary Islands. In Spanish, the word ‘Fuerte’ means ‘Strong’, serving as both an inspiration and a reflection of our Strong family.
By the Numbers:
2012
Founded Year
$100K~$1M
Initial Investment Size
270+
Portfolio Companies
$150M+
Total Investment since Inception
Why Strong:
Conviction in Founders
We attentively listen to the founder’s and team’s background story and motivation in building the company. At core, we believe strong founders can build strong companies.
Together, we are ALL Strong
As an early investor, we seek for long-term and close relationship with our founders, where we provide full support in all aspects including follow-on investments.
Taking Korea to Global Market
We have a global reach of expansive network - spanning from Korea, U.S. to Europe and Southeast Asia - offering founders to strategically expand their business.
Backing Niches, Embracing Variety
From indie CPG brands to a spacecraft rocket company, we support companies that demonstrate the potential to become category leaders. When others say ‘no’, we find the ‘yes’.
We Look For:
Strong Founders:
We highly value ‘strong’ founders/teams because they show resilience, perseverance, and adaptability - qualities essential for thriving in the unpredictable world of startups. We look for founders who can persist through challenges and adapt in harsh conditions. A key characteristic that sets great founders apart is their ability to survive with limited resources and remaining determined despite setbacks. We seek for founders who demonstrate persistence and commitment to achieve long-term success.
Taking Korea to Global Market
We believe Korea has become a significant global cultural force, impacting worldwide trends in entertainment, fashion, beauty, food, and even technology. The global popularity of Korean trends demonstrates the immense potential of Korean concepts to succeed in international markets. We look for ambitious entrepreneurs who can leverage Korea’s cultural wave by bridging the gap between Korean concepts to global markets.
Potential Category Leaders
We are a generalist investor, where we don’t restrict ourselves to predefined specific categories or sectors. Opportunities of startups can emerge from anywhere by identifying untapped or underserved markets. We admire startups who can concentrate on their core business and avoid chasing unnecessary features to address the critical pain points of their target audience. By doing so, these companies can establish a strong foundation and differentiate themselves from competitors.
Together, we are ALL Strong