Superturbine Raises Seed Funding, Tapped for TIPS to Build Next-Generation Music Distribution Model

Korean software startup Superturbine has secured seed investment from domestic accelerator TapAngel Partners and been selected for TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startup), a technology startup support initiative run by South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The company plans to use the funding and program support to accelerate service development and advance its vision for a new model in music distribution.

Superturbine is building an integrated music distribution platform that combines 22 years of experience operating rhythm action games with fintech and data analytics capabilities — spanning music promotion, audience reach, royalty settlement, and financial services for artists. According to the IFPI Global Music Report 2026, global recorded music revenue reached $31.7 billion (approximately KRW 43 trillion) in 2025, growing 6.4% year-over-year and surpassing the $30 billion mark for the first time. As the global music market expands and K-pop‘s influence continues to grow, demand is rising for better tools around initial exposure for new releases, audience discovery, and royalty settlement efficiency across multi-channel environments.

Superturbine plans to leverage its rhythm action game IP and a catalog of over 1,000 tracks to create touchpoints where users can naturally discover new music through gameplay. The approach is designed to expand early exposure for new releases while generating audience engagement data that can inform promotion strategy.

The company is also developing a blockchain-based settlement layer to improve the accuracy and efficiency of royalty tracking across distribution channels, alongside a data-driven financial services model tailored to individual artists.

“Superturbine has spent years at the intersection of music gaming, fintech, and data — and that gives them a precise understanding of the problems in the music distribution market,” said Hyunjin Kang, Director at TapAngel Partners. “They have a clear perspective on solutions across promotion, discovery, and settlement, which is what drove our investment decision.”

“There’s a lot to manage when you’re just getting a startup off the ground, and TapAngel Partners has been a steady and thoughtful partner despite their busy schedule,” said Seongi Song, CEO of Superturbine. “They’ve been a reliable foundation for our growth — drawing on their deep experience with TIPS and other government programs so we can stay focused on what matters most.”

TapAngel Partners operates accelerator funds totaling $39.9 million(KRW 55 billion) in cumulative commitments. The firm serves as a TIPS operator and a fund-of-funds manager under Korea’s Fund of Funds program.