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“BOOSTERZ” Marketing Platform Obtains $25.4 Million Investment, Expands to K-Beauty and K-Healthcare Areas
Korean startup BOOSTERZ closes $25.4 million RCPS round led by SBI Investment. The K-branded platform achieved $68 million in revenue in 2024 and plans to expand into the K-beauty and K-healthcare markets with strong support from parent company FSN.
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Korea, China launch cross-border venture capital fund at Shanghai summit
Korea and China launch $25 million cross-border venture capital fund at Shanghai summit, strengthening startup ecosystem collaboration and investment ties.
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SDT raises $20.6 million to build hybrid AI-Quantum infrastructure
Korean quantum technology startup SDT secures $20.6 million to build hybrid AI-quantum infrastructure. Plans an IPO in 2026 after delivering Korea’s first commercial quantum system.
AiderX Secures $6.82M Pre-Series A to Build AI Infrastructure for Customer Behavior Prediction
Korean AI startup aidex raises $6.82 million in pre-Series A from Smilegate Investment, Altos Ventures and Korea Development Bank to expand its customer behavior prediction AI infrastructure that works in enterprise data environments, addressing data security and AI internalization needs.
Coxwave Secures $4.8M to Bolster AI Trust Technology and Agent Verification Platform
Korean AI analytics startup Coxwave raises $4.8 million pre-Series A round led by L&S Venture Capital to advance AI agent verification technology and expand its AX advisory business in global markets. Total funding reaches $8.5 million.
Battery materials startup ‘KOREALFP’ raises $3 million to expand U.S. production and global supply chain
Korean battery materials startup KOREALFP raises $3 million from Korinvest Group at CES 2026. The company has already won the CES 2025 Innovation Award for the world’s first fire-fighting battery management system. Plans an expansion of production in the United States.
Korean cultured meat startup TissenBioFarm selected for global TIPS program
Korean cultured meat startup Tissenbiofarm joins the Global TIPS program with support from Beyond Impact and plans international expansion.
AI construction startup FOBECON raises pre-Series A funding
Korean AI construction startup FOBECON secures pre-Series A funding from Xplor Investment and Magellan Technology Investment. ConTech’s AutoQTO solution automates construction cost estimation using AI, driving digital transformation in the Korean construction industry.
FLO-LOUNGE launches pre-series to scale its AI-powered flower delivery network
Korean flower distribution platform FLO-LOUNGE obtains pre-Series A follow-up from CNT Tech. AI-based demand forecasting and proprietary preservation technology extend flower life by 3x. Active in 50+ retail channels including E-Mart, Lotte.
Hybrid casual game studio “Peb” secures $690,000 funding round
Korean hybrid casual game studio Peb raises $690,000 in seed funding from Crit Ventures. Developing “Dig & Roll” with a global launch planned for the first half of 2026. Founded by the Treeplla veterans behind over 40 million “Cat Snack Bar” downloads.
SYU Raises $544,000 Seed Funding for AI-Driven Workflow Automation Platform
Korean AI startup SYU secures $544,000 in seed funding from SUN Angel Partners and Series Ventures. The company’s platform automatically converts messages into ERP tasks, reducing manual data entry across industries while maintaining existing workflows.
SOLATOZ raises funds to recycle waste from solar panels into eco-greenhouses
Korean climate tech startup SOLATOZ secures funding from Seoul Techno Holdings to recycle used solar panels into eco-greenhouses. Converts panel waste into high-performance glass and restored panels for energy self-sufficient agriculture.
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(Interview with a Korean start-up) UBITAS Biotech: Pioneering next-generation protein degradation technology to transform cancer treatment
UBITAS Biotech is the pioneer of Protea-Tac, a first-in-class protein degradation platform that eliminates pathogenic proteins without ubiquitin, achieving proven anti-cancer results.
(Korean Startup Interview) BioArchers: Revolutionizing Oral Drug Delivery with NanoLink™ Platform Technology
BioArchers is developing NanoLink™, an oral drug delivery platform using mesoporous silica nanoparticles to transform injectable peptide drugs like GLP-1 into once-weekly oral treatments with significantly improved bioavailability.
Bluepoint Partners tops the accelerator rankings for the second year with a portfolio of 392 companies
Bluepoint Partners expands to 392 portfolio companies with follow-on funding of $149 million raised in 2025. Four IPOs completed.