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Zigbang Raises $44M to Advance Proptech and Smart Home Innovation
Zigbang secures $44M from VIG Alternative Credit, boosting proptech and smart home ventures, achieving profitability, and leading real estate digital transformation.

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EV Charging Platform Pluglink Secures $37.5M Investment Aiming for Top-3 Player
Pluglink, a Korean EV charging platform, raised USD 37.5M(KRW 45B), reaching USD 71.7M(KRW 86B) total funding, aiming for top-three status through expansion and M&A.

GLOUD Secures USD 6.5M in Series A to Accelerate Entry into Global Digital Dentistry Market
South Korean dental tech startup GLOUD raised $6.5M Series A to expand globally with its TaaS platform JustScan, enabling rapid, AI-powered dental prosthetics.

Petpharm Raises $4.9M in Series B to Expand Pet Pharma Market
Petpharm raised $4.9M in Series B funding to expand its domestic pet pharmaceutical offerings, aiming to challenge multinational dominance and enhance local market presence.

PAWCHI Raises $4.5 million Series A funding to Develop Insurance-based Pet Healthcare Solutions
A Korean pet insurance startup PAWCHI raised USD 4.5 million Series A funding to enhance insurance-based healthcare solutions and expand strategically in markets.

Roovook Secures Series A to Enhance B2B SaaS Platform for Hotel and Event Group Booking
Roovook raised Series A funding from Hyundai Investment Partners and Strong Ventures to expand its SaaS-based B2B hotel and event booking platform globally.

Mediark Secures USD 2.2M Pre-Series A to Enhance AI-Powered Medical Consultation Service
Mediark raised USD 2.2M pre-series A funding from JB Investment to expand its AI-powered pre-consultation service globally, enhancing multilingual healthcare efficiency.

LOAS Secures USD 750K in Pre-Series A to Enhance AI Acoustic Inspection System
LOAS secures USD 750K(KRW 1B) Pre-Series A funding to expand globally with its innovative AI-powered acoustic inspection system, targeting manufacturing safety and quality.

Dbdlab Secures Pre-Series A for UX Research Automation SaaS
Dbdlab secured pre-Series A funding for Userspoon, an AI-powered SaaS automating UX research operations, streamlining customer experience analysis and enhancing market intelligence.

MingleLab Raises Seed Funding for AI-Based Parent Education Platform ‘Learns’
MingleLab secured seed funding to expand its AI-driven education platform ‘Learns’, which streamlines fragmented educational information, empowering parents in designing children’s educational paths.

Orandbio Secures Investment to Advance Regenerative Biomaterials
Orandbio secured investment from Genaxis, advancing biomaterials and innovative regenerative treatments, including kidney restoration and osteoarthritis therapies.

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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.