[Korean Startup Weekly News #64] ‘K-Humanoid Alliance’ Launches to Lead Next-Gen Robotics Revolution

4/13/2025

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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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‘K-Humanoid Alliance’ Launches to Lead Next-Gen Robotics Revolution
South Korea launches the K-Humanoid Alliance, investing USD 770M by 2030 to lead global humanoid AI and robotics development through industry-academia collaboration.

Korea’s MSS Unveils 2025 Scale-Up TIPS Program to Boost Tech Startups
MSS announced the 2025 Scale-Up TIPS program offering R&D and equity funding to help tech startups scale globally, with enhanced support for strategic and global sectors.

Check out the latest funding news for Korean startups

MEDISOLA Raises USD 9.6M to Expand AI-Powered Personalized Food Care
Korean startup MEDISOLA raised $9.6M in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered personalized food care platform, aiming to integrate technology, health data, and functional foods for global growth.

Heum Secures USD 7.9M in Series B to Advance Financial AI Agent for SMEs
Korean fintech startup Heum raised approximately USD 7.9M(KRW 10.5B) in Series B funding to enhance its AI agent for automating tax and finance tasks for small businesses.

GREPP Secures USD 2.8 million to Advance Online Testing Solutions
AI-based online testing platform GREPP raised USD 2.8 million (KRW 4 Billion) to enhance proctoring tech and expand globally, following strong growth and wide adoption in Korea.

GRINERGY and TitanVolt Partner to Push LTO Battery Solutions Across Europe
GRINERGY secured a USD 1.5M investment from TitanVolt to co-develop LTO-based energy solutions, accelerating its European expansion into sectors like ESS, transportation, and heavy equipment.

CloudN Secures USD 890K to Advance Smart Energy Management System
South Korean startup CloudN raised USD 890K from the Ansan Youth Startup Fund to expand its AI-based building and factory energy management solutions globally.

Homes Company Secures Strategic Investment for Improving Property Management Competencies
Homes Company partners with Japan’s PROFITZ for joint real estate projects, strategic investment, and expansion into the Japanese market with value-add property solutions.

Bigbang Ventures Backs AllMade’s Next-Gen In-Vitro Diagnostic Platform
AllMade, a South Korean diagnostic startup, raised seed funding from Bigbang Ventures to develop a quantum dot-based platform targeting the global animal diagnostics market.

Ratel Semiconductor Secures Strategic Investment and Joins DIPS 1000+
Ratel Semiconductor secured investment from Telechips and joined Korea’s DIPS 1000+ program to advance PMIC development for display and automotive applications.

SCON Secures Investment from D2SF to Enhance Solution for Virtual Content Production
SCON, a Korean virtual content startup, raised investment from Naver D2SF to expand its B2B solutions for Virtual Content Production and grow its original virtual IPs like VTuber group Meechu.

Meet startups that are striving for global expansion through exclusive interviews

[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.

Travel Platform MyRealTrip Achieves First Annual Profit in 2024 with USD 63.71 Million Revenue
MyRealTrip hits first profit in 2024 with USD 63.71 million revenue, up 10x in creator-driven sales, leveraging AI and travel demand to grow from USD 43.21 million in 2023.

ABLY Hits USD 1.43B in Transactions, Eyes Global Growth Beyond Fashion
ABLY grew transaction volume 3.6x in three years, surpassing $1.43B. Profitable for two years, it’s expanding into men’s fashion, fintech, and global markets like Japan.