[Korean Startup Weekly News #65] RLWRLD Raises USD 15.2M to Build Real-World Robotics Foundation Model

4/20/2025

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RLWRLD Raises USD 15.2M in Seed Funding to Build Real-World Robotics Foundation Model
RLWRLD raised $15.2M to develop real-world robotics AI, leveraging Korean-Japanese manufacturing data to build Robotics Foundation Models and lead innovation in the emerging physical AI market.

South Korea Launches $200M Global Fund in Silicon Valley
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups established a $200M Global Fund in San Francisco, partnering with US venture capitals to invest in Korean companies.

Seoul Secures USD 11M FDI from Intuitive Surgical to Expand Robotic Surgery
Seoul secured a $11M investment from Intuitive Surgical to expand its Surgical Innovation Center, create jobs, and support R&D, strengthening the city’s medical tech leadership.

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MADDE Secures USD 8.1 Million in Series A to Advance 3D Printing Manufacturing
MADDE, a spinoff from Hyundai Motor Company, raised USD 8.1M to expand SiC 3D printing for semiconductors and aerospace, accelerating global market entry via CES 2025.

Breezm Secures USD 5.9 Million in Series B to Expand Customized Eyewear Brand
A Korean eyewear brand Breezm raised $5.9M in Series B funding to expand globally, launch a smart factory, and strengthen its personalized, tech-driven eyewear business.

MadeleineMemory Raises USD 1.5M in Pre-Series A2 to Strengthen Branded Resale Platform
A Korean startup MadeleineMemory raised $1.5M to expand its branded resale platform ‘Relay’, aiming to scale B2B resale partnerships and standardize resale as a core part of modern retail.

LunchLab Secures USD 0.6M in Pre-Series A for Enhancing B2B Corporate Meal Service
LunchLab, a Korean B2B meal service startup, raised $615K in pre-Series A funding to expand operations, enhance logistics, and diversify offerings for growing corporate lunch demand.

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