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Gravity Labs Secures $13.3M Series A to Accelerate Global Healthcare Platform “MoneyWalk”
Gravity Labs raised USD 13.3M Series A to scale MoneyWalk, achieving 1.3M MAU and 20x revenue growth, targeting global healthcare leadership.

Korean Government News

Korea to Host Global Startup Day in Jeju Alongside APEC Meeting
Korea hosts Global Startup Day in Jeju Sept 3-4 with 225 startups & 70+ global investors during APEC meeting to boost startup ecosystem.

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SCBIO Secures $10.2M Series B to Advance Oncology Pipeline and Expand Next-Generation ADC Platform – WOWTALE
SCBIO raised $10.2M Series B, totaling $22.6M funding, to advance oncology pipelines SCB002 and SCB001, expand next-generation ADC programs, and pursue global licensing opportunities.

SaesolTech Secures $7.7M Series B Funding to Lead Global V2X Security for Autonomous Vehicles – WOWTALE
Korean startup SaesolTech raised $7.7M in Series B funding to strengthen R&D and global expansion, aiming to lead V2X security infrastructure for autonomous driving worldwide.

Vroong Secures Additional $7.3M Investment, Strengthening Leadership in Korea’s Delivery Agency Market
Vroong, which has raised USD 7.3 million from Shinhan Securities, bringing its 2025 funding total to USD 29.2 million, plans to accelerate technological advancements and enhance service stability of the delivery agency platform.   

byL Secures $7.3M Investment from KB Investment to Accelerate AI-driven Senior Healthcare Expansion
A Korean startup byL operating senior healthcare services has secured an investment of $7.3 million from KB Investment to accelerate AI-driven senior healthcare expansion and long-term care services.

LIVEX Raises $2.9M Series A Bridge to Accelerate Global Expansion of its Beauty and Salon Brands – WOWTALE
LIVEX secured a $2.9M Series A bridge to scale its brands such as WENEED, SALON A, and TAMZ globally, proving its sustainable salon model with expansion into Japan and Southeast Asia.

1Self.World Secures $1.5M Pre-Series A Bridge to Advance AI- and Blockchain-Powered AdTech Platform “MyB”
1SelfWorld raised USD 1.5M pre-Series A bridge funding from Crit Ventures to scale AI- and blockchain-powered MyB platform, targeting global AdTech market expansion.

CONPORTLAB Raises Pre-Series A to Accelerate AX in Manufacturing with No-Code AX Platform “PORTA”
CONPORTLAB raised pre-Series A funding from Kakao Ventures to expand its no-code AX platform PORTA, driving AI transformation in manufacturing for SMEs and global enterprises.

URobotics Secures USD 2.25 million in Seed Investment for Autonomous Walking Robot Development
URobotics secured USD 2.25 million (KRW 3 billion) in seed funding from Seoul Investment Partners, Smilegate Investment, and Schmidt for their autonomous walking robot technology.

Candypay Operator AtOnce Secures Seed Investment from Seoul Techno Holdings
AtOnce, operator of multi-card payment service Candypay, secured seed investment from Seoul National University Technology Holdings, aiming for global expansion and tech advancement.

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[Korean Startup Interview] BS ONE Dominates Korean Ceramic Saggars Market for Battery Cathode Production
BS ONE crafts high-performance saggars for EV batteries, targeting USD 357M market by 2026. Supplies Posco Future M, plans LFP and recycling expansion.

[Korean Startup Interview] ASTAR, Marketing AI ‘AVICA’ Certified by Major Corporations… Expanding to SMEs and Global Markets
ASTAR raises USD 0.29M seed funding for AVICA, slashing marketing time by 99.5%. Targets USD 35.71B market, aiming for SaaS launch and global expansion in AI-driven CRM solutions.