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Catch up on last week’s top stories from the startup ecosystem in the Korean Startup Weekly News.

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BHSN Secures USD 7.5 million in Series B for Legal AI Solution Allibee
BHSN secured USD 7.5 million in Series B funding to enhance its legal AI solution, allibee, expand globally, and strengthen partnerships with public institutions.

Korean Government News

MSS Introduces Revised M&A Support Strategies to Aid Small Businesses
With the 2025 M&A Enhancement Support Project, MSS fosters business mergers to stimulate growth, offering valuation cost support and strategic resources.

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WORKSMATE Secures USD 2.7 million to Enhance Construction Workforce Platform
WORKSMATE raised USD 2.7 million to enhance its AI-driven construction workforce platform, ‘GADA,’ improving job matching and driving industry DX.

1Self.World Secures USD 1.1 million  to Advance AI-Powered Ad-Tech
A Korean Startup 1Self.World raised USD 1.1 million to enhance its AI-driven ad-tech platform, MyB, enabling hyper-personalized targeting while prioritizing user data privacy and global expansion.

Korean EdTech Startup Teuida Secures Series A Funding from JB Investment
Teuida, a Korean edtech firm, secures Series A from JB Investment to expand its AI-driven language app globally, hitting 4 million downloads and doubling revenue last year. 

Podonos Lands USD 750K to Expand Voice and Multimodal AI Evaluation
Podonos, a Korean voice AI analysis startup, raised USD 750K from KAIST and Serac Ventures to enhance its rapid multilingual evaluation service and expand into video and LLM assessments.

FL Company Secures Seed Investment to Strengthen competitiveness of HMR Product
FL Company secured seed investment from CNT Tech to expand its HMR product lineup, enhance production, and strengthen global market presence with its unique spicy sauces.

Immunity Tech Startup AimmuneLink Secures Seed Funding from Seoul Techno Holdings
AimmuneLink, a Korean immunity tech firm, secures seed funding from Seoul Techno Holdings to advance AI-driven immunity tests, targeting precision medicine and global growth with big data.

Smart Logistics Firm ‘FASSTO’ Gains Strategic Investment from Lambda256
FASSTO secures Lambda256 investment to boost AI and blockchain logistics data, enhancing efficiency and aiming to lead global smart fulfillment with advanced analytics and automation.

Neurotech Startup Risorius Secures Follow-On Investment for AI-Driven Mental Health Solutions
Risorius, a Korean neurotech startup, secures follow-on funding from KAIST and others to advance AI-driven mental health solutions, targeting personalized drug predictions and market growth.

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[Korean Startup Interview] Starpickers, “Expanding AI-Powered Mobility Safety Solutions Across Asia”
Starpickers, a South Korean startup, offers AI-powered mobility safety solutions like RiderLog, expanding across Asia with B2B/B2G traction and plans for B2C growth and global investment.

[Korean Startup Interview] CarLab: Revolutionizing the Online New Car Buying Experience
CarLab, an online new car trading platform, simplifies car purchases by offering transparent pricing, certified dealers, financing options, and personalized consultations, revolutionizing the auto industry.

Korean Venture Capital News

SparkLabs Invests in Polymerize to Boost AI-Driven Advanced Materials R&D in Korea
SparkLabs invested in Singapore-based Polymerize, an AI-driven materials R&D firm. Polymerize plans to expand in Korea after winning the K-Startup Grand Challenge and gaining industry traction.

Others

Kakao Entertainment Launches ‘Berriz,’ a Global K-Culture Fan Platform
Kakao Entertainment launched “Berriz,” a global K-Culture fan platform offering interactive services for fans of various K-Culture IPs, including artists, webtoons, and dramas.

Korean Wholesale Platform NamdoMarket Achieves Profitability for Second Year in 2024
NamdoMarket hits profitability in 2024 with USD 89.64 million in transactions, up 1118%, and targets USD 357.14 million in 2025 by expanding Dongdaemun fashion and exports to Japan, U.S.

Hyundai Motor Group Announced Plans to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.
Hyundai Motor Group plans a $21 billion investment in the U.S. by 2028, focusing on automotive, steel, future industries, and local manufacturing to strengthen global competitiveness.

Korea-Japan Startup Forum Successfully Held, Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration
DLG Law Corp. and KoSFo co-hosted the Korea-Japan Startup Forum to foster collaboration, share insights, and support startups’ global market expansion.