[Korean Startup Weekly News #53] SIZL Gains USD 18M Investment, Targets 2026 IPO and Market Growth

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SIZL Gains USD 18M Investment, Targets 2026 IPO and Market Growth
SIZL, a South Korean smart factory solutions provider, raised USD 18M for global expansion and IPO preparation. Its AI-driven systems improve manufacturing efficiency. The company targets a 2026 KOSDAQ listing.

Korean Government News

MSS Unveils $770M Fund of Funds to Boost Venture Investments, AI, and Regional Startups
South Korea’s MSS will invest $770M (KRW 1T) to create $1.46B venture funds, focusing on AI, regional startups, and early-stage investments, while reforming policies to boost venture capital growth.

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BestInnovation raises $17.5M to expand globally and grow its aesthetic brand KOPHER
South Korea’s BestInnovation raised $17.5M (KRW 23B) to expand globally, develop beauty devices, launch a content-commerce platform, and target younger demographics with premium aesthetic brand KOPHER. 

Channel Corp Gains $8.5M Investment to Advance AI Voice Tech and Global Expansion
Channel Corp, the creator of AI business messenger Channel Talk, raised $8.5M to develop AI voice solutions, expand globally, and strengthen its position as a leading South Korean SaaS provider.

BOOSTERZ Targets Global Expansion with $8.1M Funding and Marketing Innovation
BOOSTERZ raised $8.1M to expand partnerships, enhance marketing capabilities, and grow globally. Leveraging AI platforms like CREeX.ai and CreRing, it supports co-growth with partner brands across diverse industries.

Micro-One Raises $5.1M Pre-IPO Funding to Boost Global Environmental Leadership
Korean air quality company Micro-One secured $5.1M in Pre-IPO funding to enhance R&D, expand production, enter global markets, and prepare for a 2026 KOSDAQ IPO.

REMEX Operator KZONE Raises $1.6M to Solve Excess Inventory Challenges
KZONE raised $1.6Min Series A funding to expand REMEX, its e-commerce liquidation platform, while growing its global reach in reverse logistics and inventory management. 

Korea Credit Service (KCS) Secures KRW 2 Billion Investment from Hana Bank and Korea Credit Data
KCS secured KRW 2 billion investment from Hana Bank and KCD, aiming to expand small business loans and policy fund services, while enhancing its credit evaluation solutions for individual entrepreneurs. 

CCFNB Secures Investment to Expand Korean Dak-kkochi to Global Markets
CCFNB secured funding to drive global expansion, focusing on popularizing K-FOOD through innovative automated chicken skewer technology and plans to open its first U.S. store in 2025.

Sketchsoft Secures Series A Bridge Funding to Expand 3D Drawing App Feather
Sketchsoft secured Series A bridge funding from BASS Ventures to enhance its 3D drawing app ‘Feather’, expand its user base, and introduce features like animation editing and generative AI integration.

EARTHFORM Secures Investment to Expand Eco-Friendly Mycelium Packaging Solutions
EARTHFORM, a Korean leader in sustainable mycelium-based materials, secured seed funding to boost R&D, expand production, and enter global markets, driving eco-friendly packaging innovations and circular solutions.

Korean Startup Interview

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[Korean Startup Interview] Deepvisions: Revolutionizing Air Pollution Monitoring with AI-Powered Vision Technology
Deepvisions’ ‘Vision Plus’ uses CCTV to measure particulate matter with 85-90% accuracy, offering a cost-effective, real-time solution for various sectors.

[Korean Startup Interview] From Text to CAD: How Herewe’s EaseAI Is Revolutionizing Product Design
Herewe’s EaseAI revolutionizes manufacturing by swiftly converting text or sketches into CAD designs. Backed by major clients and global investors, the company is expanding into the U.S. market.

[Korean Startup Interview] How Codepresso Is Shaping the Future of HR SaaS and Developer Recruitment
Codepresso aims to revolutionize the developer recruitment market with its cutting-edge HR SaaS platform, expanding services globally.

Others

Freshour Showcases AI-Powered Pet Health Solution ‘BARFDOG’ at CES 2025
Freshour showcased BARFDOG, an AI-driven pet health solution, at CES 2025, offering personalized dietary plans and disease diagnosis. With high diagnostic accuracy and strong subscription retention, the company aims for global expansion and partnerships in 2025.

VESSL AI Showcases AI Agent Technology at CES 2025, Attracts Global Big Tech Interest
VESSL AI showcased its AI agent technology at CES 2025, attracting interest from global big tech and corporations. The company secured collaboration opportunities across industries and advanced AI innovation.

Below are interviews with ten startups participating in the ‘K-Startup Grand Challenge,’ a program designed to assist international startups in entering the Korean market.

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