About us

1st SouL is a pioneering firm dedicated to building and incubating tech-driven companies.

Welcome from CEO

"Welcome to 1st SouL,
1st SouL identifies and supports early-stage startups that show potential to disrupt industries and introduce groundbreaking technologies.

As a company builder, 1st SouL offers strategic guidance, hands-on mentorship, and access to a vast network of industry experts and partners.
By actively supporting founders in every stage of their journey — from ideation to execution — 1st SouL plays a vital role in accelerating innovation and shaping the future of technology.

At 1st SouL, we are driven by the belief that great ideas deserve great support, and it is our mission to be the catalyst for your success. We aim to empower and elevate the pioneering spirits who dare to envision a different future.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. Together, let's redefine the boundaries of what's possible and build a legacy of innovation."

Allen Song

CEO of 1st SouL Group/Ventures

About CEO

Career:

(2023-present) 1st Soul Group/Korea CEO
(2020-2022) Global VC/Asia Head of Investment, AUM:$400M, led to raise more than $100M)
(2018-2020) Han&Partners(CIO hedge fund manager, ranked 1st fund in ROI)
(2016-2018) Mirae Asset Global Investments(Long-short hedge fund manager, AUM:$1B)
(2010-2014) Samsung Asset Management(Hedge fund manager, AUM $1B, ’11-’14 No.1 track record)

Major investment projects in his career :

Dunamu($40M)
Metazellys(Seed minting investment : ROI 2,000%)
Global Sotheby Project($3M)
Skyplay($3M)
Neowiz Neopin($4M USD)
PrivateAI
Kanalabs