# WOWTALE

>  Korean startup(K-Startup) news

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## Posts

- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #123] DeepTech Comes of Age](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/21/234291/)
- [Specx Raises $2.2M to Advance Hyperspectral Imaging Technology for Space Applications](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/20/234284/)
- [Leecell Raises $3.2M Series A to Commercialize Next-Generation Flexible Solar Film Technology](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/20/234286/)
- [THE SMC Raises $13M to Advance AI-Powered Creator Marketing Platform Ahead of IPO](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/19/234280/)
- [Meraki Place Posts 6x Revenue Growth, Closes Series A to Scale AI-Powered Telehealth Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/18/234266/)
- [Korea Launches K-Founder Network to Support Startup Expansion into India](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/18/234268/)
- [INOBUS Raises $1.3M Through First Penguin Program to Build Ultra-High-Purity PET Sorting Infrastructure](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/18/234269/)
- [SELECTIKA Raises Seed Funding from Genaxis to Expand Community-Based Group Buying Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/18/234272/)
- [HiKM Raises Funding from Genaxis to Advance Next-Generation Wafer Inspection Systems](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/18/234275/)
- [NextRise 2026 Opens in Seoul with Largest-Ever AI Tech Giant Gathering](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/18/234279/)
- [UPROOTY Raises Seed Funding to Scale Distributed Micro-Hydropower and Carbon Credit Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/16/234254/)
- [AIT Studio Raises Pre-Series A Funding to Scale AI-Powered Gait Analysis into Global Markets](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/16/234257/)
- [PLCO Raises $2.64M Pre-Series B to Accelerate Sports AI and Global Expansion](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/16/234261/)
- [Andreessen Horowitz Opens Seoul Office to Support Portfolio Companies' Korea Expansion](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/15/234247/)
- [DEEPLY Raises $1.65M to Expand Industrial Acoustic AI Solution Listen AI into Global Markets](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/15/234248/)
- [Sentinel DeepActive Secures Strategic Investment to Advance AI-Driven Retirement Pension Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/15/234251/)
- [Thirdworks Secures Follow-On Investment from CNTTech to Accelerate Trade-Specialized AI Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/13/234240/)
- [R2C Company Raises Bridge Funding from HYU Holdings to Scale AI-Powered Data Collection Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/13/234242/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #122] Beyond the Algorithm : AI Meets Industry](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/13/234244/)
- [Evom AI Secures Seed Bridge Funding Following Regulatory Approvals for Cardiac AI Products](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/13/234238/)
- [Korea and Belgium Sign First Federal-Level MOU on SME and Startup Cooperation](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/12/234232/)
- [MTEG Launches Global Service for AI-Based Surgical Analysis Platform 'VACS.ai'](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/11/234226/)
- [South Korea Launches K-Food Smart Manufacturing Alliance to Drive AI-Powered Global Competitiveness](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/11/234229/)
- [Retrvr Raises Pre-Seed Round to Expand AI Compliance Platform Klarisk Beyond ISMS-P to Global Frameworks](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/10/234213/)
- [NVENTRIC Closes $22.6M Pre-IPO Round to Accelerate Global Expansion and Kosdaq Listing](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/10/234216/)
- [AIM Intelligence Targets Global AI Security Infrastructure Market with Strategic Industry Partnerships](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/10/234219/)
- [Mitfreude Raises Seed Funding to Advance Semiconductor-Derived Optical Material Zentium](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/10/234222/)
- [TAPZERO Lands Kakao Ventures Seed Funding to Build Personal Digital Twin for Longevity](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/08/234206/)
- [BLUEMagnet Raises Seed Funding to Deploy Radioactive Waste Solution in Nuclear Plants Globally](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/08/234209/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #121] From Rockets to Batteries : Korea's Hardware Funding Surge](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/06/234204/)
- [SOLIVIS Raises $13.7M Series C to Complete Second Factory and Advance Toward KOSDAQ IPO](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/05/234191/)
- [SSenStone Secures Strategic Investment from Hyundai Motor Group to Advance Operational Technology Endpoint Security](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/05/234194/)
- [ITeyes Invests in KDX to Expand Digital Asset and STO Platform Business](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/05/234197/)
- [Ocean Smart Raises Seed Funding to Build AI-Native Platform for Shipping Operations](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/04/234189/)
- [Naver Invests in UVify to Advance Physical AI Through Autonomous Drone Technology](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/02/234180/)
- [UNASTELLA Closes $22.2M Series B Round to Advance Next-Generation Launch Vehicles](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/02/234183/)
- [Devd Secures Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Credit Card Rent Payment Platform Zipup Pay](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/01/234162/)
- [TIREFLY Raises Seed Funding to Scale AI-Certified Used Tire Platform Nationwide](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/01/234165/)
- [Lobster Raises Seed Funding from Sparklabs to Deepen Private Social Connections for Gen Z](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/01/234168/)
- [INOBUS Raises $1.66M Pre-Series A to Scale Unmanned PET Collection Network](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/01/234171/)
- [AcesoStem Biostrategies Raises $2.65M Series A to Advance Musculoskeletal Cell Therapy Pipeline](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/01/234174/)
- [Kzone Closes $4.18M Series B to Accelerate AI-Driven Global Reverse Logistics Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/01/234177/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #120] AI and Deep Tech Dominate](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/31/234150/)
- [One Year In: Korea's MSS Reports Record Venture Investment and SME Export Surge](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/31/234154/)
- [XCENA Raises $135 Million Series B to Scale Memory-Centric Computing for AI Infrastructure](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/30/234147/)
- [Asteromorph Raises $31.4M Seed Round to Build Scientific Superintelligence](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/29/234141/)
- [Motif Technologies Raises $16.6M Series B to Advance Korea's Homegrown AI Foundation Model](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/28/234131/)
- [MINISH TECHNOLOGY Raises $20.7M to Expand Dental Restoration Network Globally](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/28/234134/)
- [Buysell Standards Closes $3.45M Series A to Scale Multi-Asset STO Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/28/234137/)
- [AccuOptotec Raises $1.38M Series A to Accelerate Next-Gen Semiconductor Inspection Equipment](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/26/234128/)
- [NextRise 2026 to Bring OpenAI, Palantir, and NVIDIA Together in Seoul This June](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/24/234117/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #119] Venture Market Rebounds](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/24/234124/)
- [NanumVitamin Raises Pre-Series A Bridge to Expand Digital Welfare Payment Network for Underserved Children](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/22/234114/)
- [Clone Labs Secures Investment From Naver D2SF Backing for AI Acting Before You Ask](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/21/234108/)
- [Out of Set Raises Seed Funding to Build On-Device AI Infrastructure and Expand Model Training Capabilities](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/21/234111/)
- [Korea's Venture Market Hits Second-Highest Q1 on Record](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/19/234091/)
- [Featuring Targets Global Influencer Marketing Expansion with $10.6M Series B Round](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/19/234095/)
- [LetinAR Raises $19.2M Pre-IPO Round to Scale AI Smart Glasses Optical Module Business Globally](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/19/234098/)
- [K-Beauty Brand Builder BiTELAB Raises $6.9M to Fuel Global Expansion and Product R&D](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/19/234101/)
- [ALCHERA Raises $3.1M to Scale Physical AI Data Business](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/19/234104/)
- [WIRobotics Closes $63.5M Series B to Accelerate Humanoid Robot Commercialization](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/16/234084/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #118] Physical AI Takes Off in Korea](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/16/234088/)
- [WebareSoft Raises Pre-Series A Funding from Horizon Investment](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/15/234076/)
- [TR Secures Strategic Investment from Daewoong Pharmaceutical and Naver](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/15/234079/)
- [SEEANN Secures Series A Investment to Scale Patient-Specific Implant Production](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/14/234068/)
- [Macovill Raises Follow-on Investment to Expand Global Kids IP Ecosystem](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/14/234070/)
- [VISIONARY Raises $576K Seed Round to Scale Spatial Data OS for Autonomous Driving AI](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/13/234060/)
- [SOYFTBIOME Secures Investment to Scale Plant-Based Cream and Sauce Lines into B2B and High-Value Markets](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/13/234064/)
- [MIDNIGHTWAVE Raises Seed Funding to Build Music IP-Driven Entertainment Brand](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/12/234046/)
- [ZiggsAI Raises Seed Funding and Wins TIPS Selection to Advance Collaborative AI Agent Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/12/234049/)
- [Config Raises $27M Seed Round to Become the "TSMC of Robot Data"](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/12/234053/)
- [MENTAT Raises $800K Seed Round to Cut Legal Brief Drafting Time by Up to 95%](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/12/234056/)
- [Spark BioPharma Closes $22.8M Pre-IPO Round](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/11/234041/)
- [South Korea Launches $187M R&D Push to Bolster Regional SMEs](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/09/234033/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #117] Korea’s AI Infrastructure Boom Goes Industrial](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/09/234037/)
- [Caring Posts Record $120M Revenue, Closes $29M Series C to Scale Senior Care Infrastructure](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/08/234029/)
- [AstralQ Raises Seed Funding to Accelerate AI-Driven End-to-End Materials Discovery Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/07/234022/)
- [KH Global Hanbang Raises $360K Seed Round to Bring Clinically Backed Traditional Korean Medicine Supplements to Global Markets](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/07/234025/)
- [ROAI Raises $9.4M Series A to Scale Spatial Intelligence-Driven Physical AI Platform for Autonomous Manufacturing](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/06/234016/)
- [Willog Closes Series B-2 Round to Advance Predictive AI for Supply Chain Intelligence](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/06/234019/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #116] AI is no longer just a sector in Korea](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/05/03/234003/)
- [Celon Raises Seed Funding to Build AI Memory Layer That Sharpens Response Quality](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/30/233992/)
- [Superturbine Raises Seed Funding, Tapped for TIPS to Build Next-Generation Music Distribution Model](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/30/233995/)
- [Korea's Twelve New Industry Sectors Drew 76% of Total Venture Investment in 2025](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/30/233998/)
- [GenosisAI Healthcare Secures $3.6M Strategic Investment from JG Group to Build Human Digital Twin Health Platform](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/28/233989/)
- [Offline Cashback App Bridge Works Secures Pre-Series A from Laguna Investment](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/28/233974/)
- [Tynapse Raises $3.17M Seed Round to Build Runtime Security Infrastructure for AI Agents](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/28/233980/)
- [Searchdoc Secures $2.1M to Advance AI-Powered Large-Document and Industrial Drawing Analysis](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/28/233983/)
- [Korea Launches Global Founder Network in India, Eyes Worldwide Expansion](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/26/233950/)
- [Korea and India Sign SME MOU, Launch Startup Fair in New Delhi](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/26/233957/)
- [Korea's National AI Project Puts 264 GPUs Within Reach of SMEs and Startups](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/26/233962/)
- [[Korean Startup Weekly News #115] Point2 Technology Raises Series B Extension to Accelerate AI Interconnect Deployment ](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/26/233966/)
- [‘All My Anecdotes’ Raises $4.86M Seed Round to Accelerate Virtual Idol Group OWIS and Expand IP Business](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/24/233946/)
- [Point2 Technology Raises Series B Extension Led by NVIDIA's NVentures to Accelerate AI Interconnect Deployment](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/23/233943/)
- [Dnotitia Raises $63.4M Series A to Scale AI Storage Business Built on Proprietary Vector Chip](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/22/233928/)
- [Stress Solution Raises $3M Pre-Series A to Launch AI Healing Space Business and Expand Into North America](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/22/233931/)
- [DayOneDream Secures Follow-On Investment from CRIT Ventures to Expand Artist IP Portfolio and Japan Operations](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/22/233934/)
- [JEJULAVASALT Raises Seed Funding from Bluepoint Partners to Scale Jeju Lava Seawater Mineral Ingredients Business](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/22/233937/)
- [Enhans Raises Strategic Funding from Naver Ventures to Advance Ontology-Driven Agentic AI Across Industries](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/21/233921/)
- [RiskX Secures Seed Funding from Seoul Techno Holdings to Apply AI to Structured Derivatives Market](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/21/233924/)
- [Cutib Raises Seed Bridge Round to Scale AI-Powered Video Project Management Platform ‘tacu’](https://en.wowtale.net/2026/04/20/233918/)

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