208 funded startups based in Korea, newest round first. Each profile explains the product, customers, buyer, workflow and economics, with a breakdown by market.
Entertainment platform aiming to go global.
Cardiovascular AI
AI-powered alternative-investment, asset-securitisation and security-token management platform.
K-beauty deep-tech company.
AI for children's height growth.
Hybrid AI chip (GPNPU).
Processed laver (gim) food company.
TheSurvey.ai generates tens of thousands of synthetic consumers that answer surveys and interviews, cutting consumer research from weeks to hours; ParaStore simulates retail…
AI synthetic consumers.
Operator of the social app Chuloop.
AI counter-drone systems.
Agency for virtual IP "Miracle"
Space propulsion systems.
Laboratory automation robots ('autonomous lab').
Space optical communication components (FSM); payload confirmed for Nuri rocket 5th launch.
Consumer AI service; became Korea's first AI-service unicorn.
Information service for single-occupant rental rooms.
Embedded software.
Beauty-tech startup (seed four months after founding).
AI agent.
Embedded software company.
Soom Agent is an AI video agent that lets brands and agencies produce thousands of marketing videos at consistent quality; Soom Ads is an ad-creation tool.
Lunar surface exploration rovers.
AI coding.
'Materials fabless' model: developing materials without owning factories.
Second-hand luxury brand goods platform described as Korea's fastest-growing.
AI drug platform.
AIoT modules connect kitchen equipment from different makers to a single tablet to monitor equipment status, orders, sales and work progress.
Edtech
AI that automates hardware design from specifications and schematics.
Solar products
Operates and programs a building tied to a large Gwanghwamun digital billboard (G-Planet): space planning and content/brand sourcing.
Spatial-AI B2B SaaS
Running-wear brand Molden.
Korean skincare brand.
DentalCall, an AI phone assistant for dental clinics that handles 24-hour inbound call reception, appointment booking, cancellations, inquiries and outbound recall reminders.
Sports-IP fashion commerce.
Robotics startup.
Non-flammable non-lithium batteries.
Non-invasive diagnostics.
AI security that blocks deepfake misuse at the source
3D data for physical AI
Functional beauty brand "Sione"
English input keyboard specialized for Korean, Chinese and Japanese speakers
Satellite developer preparing in-orbit demonstration (Daejeon-sat).
AI drug discovery / AI scientist agent for bio research
Fast-casual pasta restaurant brand