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Freenew · 프리뉴

Series D · KRW 16.6B · October 2026 · Chips, photonics & sensors · Korea

What it sells

PRENEU (프리뉴) is a Korean UAV manufacturer making multicopters (PANDION), helicopters (RUEPEL), VTOL aircraft (MILVUS), ground controllers and drone components, with data-sensor services for military and public/civilian use.

Business model breakdown

Distribution: how it reaches customers

Online inquiry form; overseas supply via partnerships and distribution networks.

Funding history and coverage

Round dateStageAmountInvestorsSource
2026-11-01Series DKRW 16.6B—news.google.com
2026-11-01Series DKRW 16.6B—news.google.com
2026-10-30Series DKRW 16.6B—news.google.com
2026-10-30Series DKRW 16.6B—news.google.com

Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-11-01.

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