Organization · Venture Capital
Schmidt
Schmidt is a South Korean venture capital firm that invests in early to growth-stage startups challenging large markets with innovative ideas. It is affiliated with DSC Investment, the largest VC firm in Korea.
Overview
What Schmidt does
What Schmidt is
Schmidt is a South Korean venture capital firm that invests in early to growth-stage startups challenging large markets with innovative ideas. It is affiliated with DSC Investment, the largest VC firm in Korea.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 9, 2026
Official channels
Find Schmidt elsewhere
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Capability profile
Schmidt as a funder
Investment thesis
Schmidt invests in startups that challenge large markets with innovative ideas, focusing on early to growth-stage companies with disruptive potential.
Focus narrative
Schmidt focuses on early to growth-stage startups across various sectors, including mobility, biotechnology, deep tech, and digital transformation. The organization emphasizes supporting companies that drive disruptive innovation, aiming to foster advancements that can reshape industries and improve lives.
Value beyond capital
Schmidt adds value to its portfolio companies through strategic partnerships, access to a robust network of industry experts, and support in navigating the startup ecosystem. The firm provides resources for legal consulting, public relations, and operational optimization, ensuring that startups have the necessary tools to succeed.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 135
Portfolio context
Schmidt has a diverse portfolio of 135 companies, including notable partners such as DSC Investment, DokkDokk (ERP solutions for startups), Guardians Lab (HR consulting), and ThermoFisher Scientific (research equipment supplier). The firm also collaborates with TIPS, a government R&D support program for technology startups.
Common questions
What to know about Schmidt
Upseed classifies Schmidt under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 9, 2026
Known limits
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