This article showcases our top picks for the best South Korean based Sports companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Sports industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top South Korean Sports Startups
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Gen.G Esports
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Gen.G is the leading esports organization connecting the U.S. and Asia.
SMARTSTUDY
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SmartStudy is a global entertainment company. We make high-quality animated and gaming content such as Pinkfong and Monster Super League.
Minkonet
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Minkonet’s mission is to change the way we watch and play video games.
DRX
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DRX is an esports management organization and runs a professional League of Legends (LOL) team.
Freetrip Co
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Frip is a social activity platform which allows people to gather and enjoy various outdoor/indoor activities together.
Red-rabbit
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Red-rabbit is a Korean sports media coverage service provider.
플랩풋볼 Plab Football
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소셜 축구 풋살 경기 진행 서비스 Social Football, Futsal pickup game service
Ventura Sports
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Ventura Sports is a sports travel for thrill-seekers who want to celebrate something or want to have a challenging day.
Spoleader
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Spoleader is developing ‘Spin Bow’, a new sports game which is similar to bowling.
Bisecu
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Un-cuttable, pre-installed, light-weight bike lock with interactive cycling activity analysis
Eclat Media Group
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Eclat Media Group is a sports marketing company.
Kakao VX
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Kakao VX provides integrated golf services that combine sports and IT.
TINAC
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TINAC Inc. is a mobile app developer company which has developed apps like Aurora Forecast. They develop Apps on iPhon
Newsis
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Newsis is a Korean independent news agency that disseminates breaking news, weather updates, sports information, and entertainment content.
SG Golf
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SG Golf is a sports company that provides golf simulator.
Fitogether
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Fitogether specializes in football data analysis.
Rangex
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RangeX is a launch monitor system customized for golf training and instructions for all skill levels.
SmartScore
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SmartScore offers IT solutions for golf courses and customized services for individual golfers.
PixelScope
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PixelScope provides a Real-Time Sports Data Analysis System and AI Training System for Professional Sports Teams and Associations
Korea University Sport Federation
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Korea University Sport Federation promotes the management and supervision of advanced college sports culture.
FOMOS
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FOMOS operates an e-sports site and provides e-sports-related content.
MASTER.GG
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Streamer tools, overlays, twitch extension, web development, AR tools
IeSF (International e-Sports Federation)
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IeSF (International e-Sports Federation) is a global organization, attempting to promote e-sports as a legitimate sport.
Loopkin
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Loopkin is the 1st kids activity sharing platform that connects people with extra capabilities to host kids activities to local kids.
FILA Holdings
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FILA Holdings is the designer of sports goods.
Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association
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Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association is collecting domestic and international golf information.
DAMWON
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DAMWON is an operator of e-sports business focusing on education and entertainment.
Project WITH
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New Career Management Platform, Creating a Win-Win Ecosystem between Athlete, Club, Agent and Fan
WAGTI
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WAGTI provides marketing solutions to sports federations or leagues.
Sports Seoul Company
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Sports Seoul Company is engaged in publishing news articles and magazines related to sports industry.
MCRET
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MCRET provides music boxing instructor courses and related qualification courses.
OOBIK
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OOBIK manufactures and sells speed measurement sensor products for cycling.
Creas F&C
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Creas F&C is engaged in manufactures and distributes sporting goods and accessories
TechPro
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TechPro is a manufacturing company that provides automobile suspension products in Korea.
FanEspo
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FanEspo provides a global sports and esports fan experience platform.
IB SPORTS
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IB SPORTS is an international sports channel in Korea.
YG SPORTS
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YG SPORTS is a golf management and solution provider company.
SEMA Sports Marketing
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SEMA Sports Marketing provides advertising and marketing services.
Korea Futsal League
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Korea Futsal League is a non-profit organization that funds sports events.
QMIT
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QMIT provides coaching includes nutrition, mental management, and career counseling.
Spolive
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Spolive provides VOD production, game software production, sports events, and internet services.
Edugun
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Edugun is a simulator that creates a new sports cultural space.
Korea Billiards Federation
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Korea Billiards Federation is a non-profit organization that supports Korean billiards.
Hwaseung Industries
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Hwaseung Industries specializes in the film segment, footwear segment and distribution segment businesses.
FIELDSHARE
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FieldShare is a mobile app to find and rent sports facilities.
MOVER
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MOVER is a brand that produces sports outdoor body care products.
Beast Planet
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Beast Planet is the first fitness center in Korea .
ENSPORT
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ENSPORT provides sport interpretation, training, and consulting services.
Spopeople
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Spopeople is a sports entertainment company that manages and promotes live concert events.
Golfzon Newdin Holdings
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Golfzon Newdin Holdings develops and sells golf simulators.
Korean e-Sports Association
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The Korea e-Sports Association or KeSPA is a South Korean body established to manage e-sports in South Korea.
Korea Hockey Association
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Korea Hockey Association is a sports association.
Cozy Health & Beauty
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Cozy Health & Beauty specializes in the sales and retail of health-related equipment.
Wellperion
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Wellperion is a premium lifestyle club and provides a variety of exercise programs that the whole family can enjoy.
Korea Robot Sports Association
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Korea Robot Sports Association organizes and operates the international Robot Olympiad International contest and the robot society.
Visual Sports
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Visual Sports is a sports video shooting and highlight video production service company.
Dugout Magazine
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Dugout Magazine is a baseball and culture magazine publisher company.
Lab2AI
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Lab2AI is a startup that develops sports convergence services based on data from various sports fields.
BRION
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BRION is a sports marketing consulting and sports event promotion management company.
300FIT
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300FIT is a sports and fitness influencer platform.
Korea Sports Promotion Foundation
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Korea Sports Promotion Foundation promotes and supports Korea’s elite sports, and the sports industry.
FAMOZ
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FAMOZ is a digital signage, digital sports, and interactive media company.
KMSA
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KMSA is an organization that educates, researches, promotes, and supports memory sports.
BreezeValley
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BreezeValley provide the best sports data mobile app for sports fans and bettors.
allfit
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allfit provides consulting services for sports and fitness equipment.
Game One
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Game One is a baseball information and baseball field booking platform.
BatonTouch
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BatonTouch is an online fitness training company.
Onelap
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Onelap is an application specializing in indoor cycling training, diverse types of workouts ,with the realistic outdoor cycling experience.
Fit To Be
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Fit To Be is a fitness studio that provides services and products to healthcare professionals.
CloudGate
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CloudGate develops “Legend Baseball,” a screen baseball gaming system.
SportsGuru
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SportsGuru provides sports game development and content production services.
BRAUTHER
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BRAUTHER provides digital marketing and system integration services.
GLse
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Glyss is planning and delivering creative and efficient sports marketing solutions to its customers in the right time and place .
MBC Youth Football Foundation
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MBC Youth Football Foundation trains young players and promotes Korean football and soccer games.
TeamTwelve
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TeamTwelve is a soccer big data analysis company.
TapeDesign
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TapeDesign is an online store that sells non-slip soccer socks.
COMOVE
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COMOVE is a Korean provider of planning and content development services for cultural and sports events.
Volvik
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Volvik is a manufacturer of golf equipment and products.
Century 21CC
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Century 21CC operates and manages a golf course facility.
WithPlayer
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WithPlayer provides sports networking services.
SUWON SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED
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SUWON SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED is a community organization.
the-makers
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the-makers offers surf station and swimming spa services.
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
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Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism enhance economic vitality with culture, sports, tourism and content.
SWIPS
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SWIPS provides sports information such as schedules, results, and news.
Gcomm
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Gcomm is an event planning and sport marketing company.
AnB
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AnB is a software development company specializing in sports-related applications and solutions.
Hojeon
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Hojeon manufactures a wide range of sportswear, sports uniforms and other textile garments.
Nine to Five
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Nine to Five, a Korean network, provides football-related information technology solutions, content, events, marketing, and sport agencies.
ROCKASIA
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ROCKASIA is a Korean cultural content development company that also operates as a human resource headhunting platform.
Golfzon Simulator
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At GOLFZON it is our mission to make golf enjoyable for everyone.