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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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WRTN Raises 63 million USD in Series B to Enhance AI Service Platform
Korean AI startup ‘WRTN Technologies’ secured 63M USD in Series B funding, bringing total investment to 81M USD, with plans for significant AI service updates and platform enhancement. 

Korean Government News

Seoul Seeks Bio Startups for Medical Data Utilization Support Program
Seoul City is recruiting bio startups to collaborate with medical data-centered hospitals, supporting R&D through funding, expert consulting, and infrastructure access to accelerate innovation in the bio-medical industry.

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Reco Secures 43.7M USD in Series C for Advancing Waste Management Platform
South Korean startup Reco raised $43.7M in Series C funding to expand its waste management platform, UpBox, enhance services, and accelerate global market entry.

Prazer Therapeutics Raises USD 19.6M to Advance Targeted Protein Degradation
Prazer Therapeutics secured USD 19.6 million in Series B to advance its SPiDEM™ platform, developing neurodegenerative and oncology drugs through Targeted Protein Degradation technology.

INTAKE Secures USD 9.5M in Series C to Enhance Microbe-based Alternative Protein Tech
INTAKE, a South Korean food-tech firm, raised 9.5 million USD (13.5 billion KRW) in Series C funding to expand its microbe-based alternative protein business globally.

ONDA Secures Series B Bridge Round Backed by Gowid to Advance Hospitality AI
ONDA completed a Series B bridge round led by Gowid to accelerate AI-driven solutions for small lodging businesses, including the launch of a specialized hospitality AI Agent.

FANDING Raises USD 3.7M Series A2 to Expand Global Fandom Business Platform
FANDING secured USD 3.7M in Series A2 funding to expand its global fandom business platform, supporting creators and IP owners with monetization tools and immersive fan engagement solutions.

HireDiversity Raises  USD 3.7M in SeriesA to Enhance Service Platform for Foreign Student
HireDiversity secured USD 3.7M in Series A funding to expand its HireVisa platform, enhancing administrative and convenience services for foreign residents and students in South Korea.

276 Holdings Secures Series A Investment to Expand SME Financing Solutions
276 Holdings raised Series A funding to expand its SME financing solutions, including Flow Point and Flow Pay, helping small businesses secure funds through accounts receivable. 

Letsur Secures Pre-Series A Funding to Advance Enterprise AI Operations Management Platform
Letsur secured Pre-Series A funding to enhance AI operations management, expand enterprise AI adoption, and strengthen its market position through service upgrades.

‘P2ACH AI’ Secures USD 2M to Advance AI-Powered Digital Out-of-Home Ad
P2ACH AI secured a $2M Pre-Series A investment to enhance AI-powered DOOH solutions, optimize ad performance and advance privacy technologies.

Pet Care Innovator MetaDx Secures USD 350K Seed Follow-On from KAIST Venture Investment
MetaDx, a Korean pet care startup, secures USD 350K from KAIST Venture to launch AI vet solution CancerVet, aiming for global expansion after prior seed funding success in 2024.

Carsub Secures Seed Funding from The Invention Lab for Imported Car Parts Platform
Carsub, a Korean startup, secures seed funding from The Invention Lab, a platform linking imported car parts, aiming to expand globally with data-driven aftermarket solutions.

FODI by Sae Heureum Gets Backing from CNTTech to Advance K-Dance Training
Sae Heureum raised seed funding from CNTTech to expand FODI, its AI-powered K-Dance training app, aiming to improve rehearsal efficiency and enter global performing arts markets.

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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

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MYSC and KOICA Host ‘2025 Global Impact Chapter in Vietnam’ Event
MYSC and KOICA hosted the “2025 Global Impact Chapter in Vietnam” event, focusing on impact investing and blended finance, with over 60 participants from various sectors.