Channel Corp, the South Korean company behind the all-in-one AI business messenger Channel Talk, has raised $8.5 million (KRW 11 billion) in funding, bringing its total funding to approximately $39.3 million (KRW 51 billion).  

The funding round was led by existing investor BonAngels Venture Partners, with participation from Laguna Investment and new investor Altos Ventures.  

Channel Talk provides a comprehensive suite of features for customer communication, including AI chatbots, live chat support, CRM marketing, team messaging, VoIP, and video calls. The platform is currently used by over 180,000 businesses across various industries, such as fashion, beauty, and travel. Its AI agent, ALF, has gained significant traction, with over 1,000 companies adopting it within two months of its launch, demonstrating stable growth.  

With this funding, Channel Corp plans to develop Voice ALF, an AI solution capable of handling customer inquiries through voice interaction, as part of its focus on advancing AI-driven customer support technologies. The company aims to establish itself as a versatile AI business messenger for small, medium, and large enterprises.  

In Japan, Channel Corp has secured 20,000 clients, including major companies such as Adastria and United Arrows, reflecting steady growth. Operating in 22 countries, the company now generates 25% of its revenue from global markets. To further expand its international presence, Channel Corp established a U.S. subsidiary in 2022 and plans to continue its focus on global market growth this year.  

Ji Hyun-ah, Senior Analyst at BonAngels Venture Partners, stated, “Channel Corp is one of the leading startups integrating AI into its products to drive revenue, with a consistently growing domestic and global customer base. The global AI agent market is rapidly expanding and offers significant potential, which influenced our decision to invest.”  

Siwon Choi, CEO of Channel Corp, said, “This funding provides us with the momentum to expand our business areas and strengthen our technology development capabilities. Through these efforts, we aim to establish ourselves as a leading SaaS company representing South Korea on the global stage.”