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[K-Startup Weekly News #82] Upstage Secures $46 Million Funding with Amazon and AMD Participation

2025-08-2417:17

Explore significant happenings in the Korean startup landscape, including updates on investments and exclusive interviews with startups gaining global acclaim, all from the previous week. https://en.wowtale.net/2025/08/24/231970/

[K-Startup Weekly News #81] Selectstar Secures $15M to Enhance AI Data and Reliability Verification Solutions

2025-08-1719:45

Explore key highlights from the Korean startup ecosystem, including investment news, and delve into exclusive interviews with Korean startups making waves globally, all from last week. https://en.wowtale.net/2025/08/17/231908/

[K-Startup Weekly News #80] ADSystem Secures $2.14M Funding to Advance Stealth UAV Development

2025-08-0914:39

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/08/10/231853/This weekly newsletter from WOW TALE, a prominent Korean startup media outlet, provides an overview of the Korean startup ecosystem from August 4-10, 2025. It highlights significant funding rounds, such as ADSystem securing $2.14M for stealth UAV development and Tefa Robotics raising $1.45M for physical AI. The newsletter also details government initiatives, like the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSS) expanding its Global Fund to invest over $1.9 billion in Korean startups. Finally, it features exclusive interviews with startups like BS ONE, which dominates the ceramic saggars market, and ASTAR, which is expanding its AI marketing platform globally. Readers are encouraged to visit the WOW TALE website for more detailed information and separate podcasts for full interviews.

[K-Startup Weekly News #79] Furiosa AI, a Unicorn with $770M+ Valuation, Secures $123M in Series C Bridge Round

2025-08-0316:25

This episode provides an overview of the Korean startup ecosystem from the week of July 28 to August 3, 2025. It highlights significant funding news, such as Furiosa AI achieving unicorn status with a substantial bridge round and various other startups securing Series A or seed funding for their innovative solutions, often involving AI, robotics, or specialized technologies. The collection also features exclusive interviews with Korean startups like BS ONE and ASTAR, showcasing their efforts toward global expansion and market leadership. Overall, the sources collectively present a snapshot of dynamic investment activity and international aspirations within the Korean startup landscape.https://en.wowtale.net/2025/08/02/231790/

[K-Startup Weekly News #78] Story’s Poseidon Secures $15M Seed Funding to Revolutionize AI Training Ecosystem

2025-07-2717:43

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/07/27/231735/This episod is the Korean Startup Weekly News #78 from WOW TALE, a prominent Korean startup media outlet, covering the period of July 21-27, 2025. It highlights Story's Poseidon's $15M seed funding for AI training and South Korea's enhanced Public-Private Open Innovation program. The newsletter also details recent funding rounds for various Korean startups across diverse sectors, including AI, gaming, commerce, and biotechnology. Additionally, it features interviews with startups pursuing global expansion, such as BS ONE in ceramic saggars and ASTAR with its marketing AI, alongside other news like Meissa's satellite imagery solution for construction.

[K-Startup Weekly News #77] Law&Company Raises USD 36 million to Be the First LegalTech Unicorn

2025-07-1915:00

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/07/19/231670/This weekly newsletter from WOW TALE, a prominent Korean startup media outlet, provides an overview of the Korean startup ecosystem. It highlights significant investment news, such as Law&Company's substantial funding to become a legal tech unicorn, and government initiatives supporting AI and deep-tech startups. Readers can also find details on various funding rounds for different companies, exclusive interviews with startups aiming for global expansion, and updates on venture capital activities, offering a comprehensive look at the week's key developments in the Korean startup scene.

[K-Startup Weekly News #76] PRENEU Raises $11M in Pre-IPO Round to Advance Drone Product Development

2025-07-1317:26

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/07/13/231594/This episode provides a weekly overview of the Korean startup ecosystem, specifically covering news from July 7-13, 2025. It highlights significant funding rounds for companies like PRENEU, AeiROBOT, and Beyond Honeycomb, showcasing advancements in drones, robotics, AI, and K-Beauty. The report also details Korean government initiatives like the K-Startup Grand Challenge, illustrating efforts to attract foreign startups. Furthermore, it includes interviews with promising startups aiming for global expansion, alongside updates on venture capital investments and strategic partnerships within the tech sector. Overall, the content emphasizes the vibrancy and growth of the Korean startup landscape, particularly in cutting-edge technologies.

[K-Startup Weekly News #75] Korean Super Gap Startups Pitch to Japanese Investors in Tokyo

2025-07-1321:38

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/07/05/231533/This episode is from the Korean Startup Weekly News #75 newsletter by WOW TALE, a leading Korean startup media outlet, covering the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025. It provides an overview of the Korean startup ecosystem, including headlines about Korean super gap startups pitching to Japanese investors, Korean government initiatives like a new market entry program for the Middle East, and recent funding announcements for various startups in AI, IoT, and logistics. The newsletter also features interviews with specific Korean startups like BS ONE and ASTAR, and updates on venture capital news and international collaboration efforts such as the Seoul AI Hub's research program with Mila. It highlights the dynamic growth and global expansion efforts within the Korean startup scene.

[K-Startup Interview] BS ONE Dominates Korean Ceramic Saggars Market for Battery Cathode Production

2025-07-0216:14

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/07/02/231462/This episode is an interview with BS ONE, a Korean startup specializing in ceramic saggars, which are essential for producing secondary battery cathode materials. The interview highlights how BS ONE addresses market challenges, such as the current monopoly in the saggar market and the need for more durable and customized saggars for high-temperature firing processes, particularly for ternary and LFP cathode materials. BS ONE's competitive edge stems from its proprietary manufacturing processes, which include optimized raw material selection, advanced molding technology, and a unique multilayer coating that prevents corrosion and extends saggar lifespan. The company also emphasizes its sustainable business model through the recycling of used saggars and aims to secure a significant market share by offering tailored solutions to major cathode manufacturers and expanding into the LFP market to counter Chinese competition.

[K-Startup Weekly News #74] The Real Group Secures $4.5M to Expand AI-Driven Fashion Commerce Platform

2025-06-2816:06

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/29/231447/This episode from WOW TALE, a prominent Korean startup media outlet, provides a weekly news summary focusing on the Korean startup ecosystem. The primary highlight is The Real Group's successful Series A funding round, securing $4.5 million to expand its AI-driven fashion commerce platform globally. Additionally, the update covers a South Korean government initiative supporting startups' global expansion, particularly into the U.S. market for AI companies. The report also lists various other Korean startups that recently secured funding across different sectors, from Vision AI and no-code platforms to virtual entertainment and battery technology, alongside brief introductions to startup interviews.

[Korean Startup Interview] BYAHT’s Glow.B Revolutionizes Creator Economy with AI-Powered SaaS Platform

2025-06-2115:00

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/09/231298/This Episode presents an interview with BYAHT, a Korean startup that has developed Glow.B, an AI-powered SaaS platform. This platform aims to revolutionize the creator economy by streamlining the often-manual and inefficient collaboration process between creators and advertisers. Furthermore, Glow.B seeks to address the financial instability creators face by leveraging collected transaction data to eventually offer tailored financial services, such as loans and credit cards. BYAHT's strategy involves automating workflows, reducing fees, and building robust financial profiles for creators, differentiating itself from traditional models like MCNs. The company is actively expanding globally and has seen significant traction, demonstrating its potential in a rapidly growing, yet underserved, market.

[K-Startup Weekly News #73] Colosseum Raises $20M to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation for Global Logistics Platform

2025-06-2115:08

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/21/231403/This episode from WOW TALE, a prominent Korean startup media outlet, provides a weekly overview of the Korean startup ecosystem from June 16-22, 2025. It highlights significant developments, including Colosseum's successful $20.8 million Series B funding round for its AI-driven logistics platform. The report also covers Seoul's rise to 8th in the global startup ecosystem rankings and details various other Korean startups securing funding across diverse sectors like parenting, mobility software, K-beauty, e-commerce analytics, premium storage, and restaurant solutions. Finally, the newsletter features interviews with startups aiming for global expansion, such as CrossPoint Therapeutics and SimfliBIO, focusing on biotech innovations.

[K-Startup Interview] CrossPoint Tackles Key ADC Market Issue with Fc Silencing Tech, Attracting Global Biotech Interest

2025-06-2020:44

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/16/231357/This episode features an interview with CrossPoint Therapeutics, a Korean startup focused on addressing critical side effects in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The company has developed "Stealth Body" technology, which aims to prevent adverse immune cell interactions caused by the Fc region of antibodies, a common issue in current ADC treatments that leads to severe organ damage. CrossPoint believes its technology surpasses existing solutions from leading biotech firms by maintaining antibody stability and half-life while completely silencing unwanted Fc interactions. The company is actively seeking investment to fund monkey studies, a crucial step towards global licensing deals with major pharmaceutical companies interested in safer and more effective ADCs.

[K-Startup Weekly News #72] Naver Expands to Silicon Valley with Launch of ‘Naver Ventures’

2025-06-1520:44

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/15/231348/This episode provides a weekly overview of the Korean startup ecosystem, highlighting significant developments between June 9 and June 15, 2025. It details major funding rounds secured by various Korean startups, such as Z Enterprise and Flex, across diverse sectors like tax-tech, HR SaaS, and medical devices. The report also features exclusive interviews with Korean startups aiming for global expansion, including SimfliBIO and BYAHT, while spotlighting Naver's expansion into Silicon Valley with 'Naver Ventures.' Overall, the source captures the vibrant and dynamic landscape of Korean innovation and its increasing international reach.

[K-Startup Interview] SimfliBIO Challenges NGS with Advanced Liquid Biopsy for Global Cancer Diagnostics Market

2025-06-1415:58

This episode from WOWTALE presents an interview with SimfliBIO, a Korean startup specializing in liquid biopsy for cancer diagnostics. The article highlights SimfliBIO's novel technology, which boasts significantly higher sensitivity in detecting circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) compared to existing methods like Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and PCR. This advanced approach allows for earlier and more precise cancer diagnosis, companion diagnostics (guiding targeted therapies), and minimal residual disease (MRD) detection. The company aims to challenge global market leaders through clinical trials and eventually expand into various cancer screening and diagnostic applications.

[Korean Startup Weekly News #71] Funding and Interviews

2025-06-0816:53

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/08/231277/This episode provides an overview of the Korean startup ecosystem, specifically highlighting news from June 2-8, 2025. It details recent funding rounds for various companies across diverse sectors, such as grocery digital transformation, AI avatar technology, AI-driven content, diagnostic devices, and pet technology. The sources also feature interviews with Korean startups aiming for global expansion, offering insights into their innovations and business models. Additionally, the compilation touches upon the vibrant and dynamic nature of the Korean startup scene, emphasizing its growth and investment activity.

[Korean Startup Interview] AbFinder Therapeutics Tackles ADC Challenges with Its PepFc Innovation

2025-06-0414:33

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/04/231246/This interview with AbFinder Therapeutics from WOWTALE highlights the company's innovative PepFc technology, designed to overcome significant challenges in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development. The article explains how AbFinder aims to improve cancer treatments by addressing issues like antibody miniaturization for better tumor penetration, half-life extension to ensure drug longevity, and toxicity reduction by eliminating harmful interactions. It details AbFinder's B2B business model, offering PepFc licensing, antibody discovery services, and proprietary pipeline development, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving biopharma market. The text emphasizes the team's expertise and the market potential for their solutions in both cancer and other therapeutic areas.

[K-Startup Weekly News #70] Bonsystems Raises $3.7M to Accelerate Humanoid Robot H/W Development

2025-06-0113:15

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/06/01/231226/ This episode collectively offers a summary of significant events in the Korean startup ecosystem during the week of May 26th to June 1st, 2025. They highlight recent funding rounds, including those for companies developing humanoid robots, autonomous shipbuilding solutions, and generative AI platforms, often with a focus on global expansion. Exclusive interviews with startups aiming for international market penetration, such as those in virtual music and AI robotics for manufacturing, are also featured. Additionally, the news covers a partnership between Naver Cloud and SIAM.AI to develop AI tailored for the Thai language. Overall, the sources showcase the investment activity and the global ambitions of Korean startups.

[K-Startup Interview] ROAI Launches AI Robotics to Revolutionize Manufacturing with One-Click Factory

2025-06-0113:43

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/05/26/231195/This interview with ROAI, a startup spun off from Hyundai Motor Group, introduces their "One-Click Factory" concept, aiming to revolutionize manufacturing through AI robotics. They are developing solutions to automate the entire production process, from planning to robot operations, seeking to overcome the limitations of traditional manual methods. By digitizing data and using a proprietary AI engine, ROAI claims their technology offers significant efficiency improvements and differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive automation approach. The company targets the industrial robotics market, has secured funding, and plans for a beta launch in the latter half of 2025.

[K-Startup Interview] Haesin, Revolutionizing Sea Cucumber Industry with Smart Aquaculture and Sustainable Practices

2025-05-3014:37

https://en.wowtale.net/2025/05/22/231140/This interview with Haesin, a Korean startup, discusses its innovative approach to the sea cucumber industry, a significant market, particularly in China, where demand for high-quality product is high but trust in local supply is low. Haesin addresses traditional farming challenges like environmental vulnerability and inconsistent yield through an AI- and ICT-based smart marine aquaculture system. Their method is eco-friendly, chemical- and feed-free, and incorporates upcycling of waste products, creating valuable biomaterials. Haesin's vertical integration, from farming to processing and export, positions it as a leader in sustainable fisheries, aiming for a KOSDAQ listing and global expansion.

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