Ecosystem map · Seoul

Seoul startup ecosystem map

144 startups based in Seoul that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $3.1B; AI is the biggest sector, with 46 companies.

144startups on the map
12sectors
$3.1Braised between them
AImost funded sector

AI

46

+22 more

IT Services

15

E-commerce

11

Healthtech

10

Consumer Apps

10

Web3 & Crypto

9

Big Data & Analytics

8

Advertising & Adtech

8

Pharma

7

Media

7

Edtech

7

Professional Services

6

Segment by segment

AI

46 startups · $1.9B raised

  1. FuriosaAIFuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI chSouth Korea$743M
  2. RebellionsRebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.South Korea$650M
  3. OKESTROOKESTRO is a cloud software company based in South Korea, established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul.South Korea$99M
  4. Wrtn TechnologiesWrtn Technologies, founded in 2021 and based in Seocho-gu, Seoul, is a prominent South Korean generative AI startup.South Korea$73M
  5. HyperAccelHyperAccel is a fabless semiconductor company based in Seoul, founded in 2023.South Korea$38M
  6. Seoul RoboticsSeoul Robotics is a South Korean B2B startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous driving software.South Korea$34M
  7. ProtoPieProtoPie is a no-code B2B SaaS company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in high-fidelity interactive prototyping softwareSouth Korea$21M
  8. VueronVueron Technology Co., Ltd.South Korea$16M

IT Services

15 startups · $313M raised

  1. Beyond MusicBeyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.South Korea$151M
  2. MyRealTrip마이리얼트립(Myrealtrip)은 2012년 2월에 설립된 온라인 여행 플랫폼으로, 항공권, 숙소, 투어 및 액티비티 등 다양한 여행 관련 상품을 제공합니다.South Korea$58M
  3. Contents TechnologiesA next-generation content company that builds and invests in IPs as well as technology/finance/service-oriented Businesses within South Korea$36M
  4. T'order티오더(t'order)는 2019년 1월에 설립된 한국의 F&B 디지털 전환 전문 스타트업입니다.South Korea$22M
  5. VCNCVCNC is a value creators company.South Korea$18M
  6. DatarizeDatarize is a Seoul-based SaaS company founded in 2019, specializing in an AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) markeSouth Korea$11M
  7. RetricaRetrica is a camera and community-driven app that lets its users take photos and edit them with over 130 different filters, and shSouth Korea$6.0M
  8. BuzzvilBuzzvil is a mobile advertising technology company based in Seoul, founded in 2012.South Korea$3.0M

E-commerce

11 startups · $437M raised

  1. TMONTMON is Korea's No.1 lifestyle commerce company operating Leading social commerce, TMON (www.tmon.co.kr).South Korea$391M
  2. Wholesum BrandsWe transform the entrepreneur journey by discovering, acquiring, and scaling brands that consumers love.South Korea$15M
  3. CChannelBreezeChannelBreeze (채널브리즈) is a Korean company that provides social commerce services through an online platform including social netwoSouth Korea$6.4M
  4. Positive HotelPositive Hotel is a positive wellness zone where we curate great taste, clean, high-quality ingredients, and functional nutrition South Korea$5.8M
  5. EastendWe Elevate Korea's Fashion Excellence, From the Eastern Edge of Asia onto the Global StageSouth Korea$3.8M
  6. STEPPAYStepPay is a South Korean subscription and payment platform operated by StepPay Co., Ltd., based in Seoul.South Korea$3.7M
  7. poledPoled is a company dedicated to revolutionizing parenting.South Korea$3.4M
  8. PerfittPerfitt is a Seoul-based AI startup founded in 2015, specializing in footwear sizing and fitting solutions for online retailers and brands.South Korea$3.1M

Healthtech

10 startups · $68M raised

  1. EmocogEmocog is a healthcare technology company dedicated to dementia care and cognitive health management.South Korea$15M
  2. MedInTechMedInTech is a South Korean medical technology company founded in February 2020.South Korea$15M
  3. Happy MoondayHappy Moonday is a South Korean femtech and women’s healthcare company based in Seoul.South Korea$9.3M
  4. PillyzePillyze is a digital health and nutrition company based in South Korea.South Korea$9.0M
  5. OncosoftONCOSOFT Inc.South Korea$8.2M
  6. arcrealarcreal is a digital dentistry company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in AI-enabled dental technology and software.South Korea$5.4M
  7. Care Nation케어네이션은 간병인 매칭, 방문요양, 산후돌봄, 병원동행, 가사돌봄을 연결하는 대한민국 대표 돌봄 서비스 플랫폼입니다.South Korea$3.0M
  8. BeauBrain HealthcareWe are dedicated to working towards prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease through biomarker-based disease predictionSouth Korea$3.0M

Consumer Apps

10 startups · $39M raised

  1. Travel WalletTravel Wallet is a South Korean fintech company established in 2017, specializing in foreign currency payment, currency exchange, South Korea$10M
  2. CHABOT MOBILITYChabot Mobility is a South Korean B2B2C mobility concierge platform founded in 2016.South Korea$9.0M
  3. ColleyCOLLEY (콜리) is a South Korean company specializing in IP and fandom-commerce.South Korea$5.4M
  4. JienemWe are Korea's premier residence operator, committed to blending the principles of K-wellness with cutting-edge IT solutions.South Korea$3.9M
  5. ZamfaceZamface is a beauty platform operated by Zackdang Company, based in Seoul, South Korea.South Korea$3.8M
  6. Seoul Beauty ClubSeoul Beauty Club is a beauty platform targeting American women in their 30s to 60s.South Korea$2.0M
  7. CREPECrepay is a payment app that combines AppTech and payment to make money through apps.South Korea$1.5M
  8. AENTSAENTS is a South Korea-based climate-tech and ESG software company founded in 2021.South Korea$1.5M

Web3 & Crypto

9 startups · $55M raised

  1. Anchor ProtocolAnchor Protocol is a savings platform that provides crypto natives, fintech companies, and investors a stable, high interest rate finance.South Korea$20M
  2. HAECHI LABSHAECHI LABS is a Web3 infrastructure and blockchain technology company based in Seoul, founded in 2018.South Korea$8.5M
  3. Ring GamesRing Games is a South Korea-based entertainment firm that develops and publishes play-to-earn RPG games for smartphones.South Korea$6.0M
  4. D'CENTD'CENT provides cryptocurrency hardware wallet for keeping crypto assets secure.South Korea$4.7M
  5. SOOHO.IO수호아이오 (SOOHO.IO)는 2019년에 설립된 서울 기반의 블록체인 보안 및 금융 인프라 스타트업입니다.South Korea$4.5M
  6. Supervillain LabsSupervillain Labs is a gaming studio based in South Korea, founded in 2024.South Korea$4.5M
  7. OnblocOnbloc is the leading Gnoland software development company.South Korea$4.3M
  8. a41a41 was a blockchain infrastructure company based in South Korea, originally founded as a41 Ventures in July 2021.South Korea$1.5M

Big Data & Analytics

8 startups · $79M raised

  1. NFTBankNFTBank is a ultimate hub of NFT finance, portfolio management and analytics.South Korea$28M
  2. AITRICSAITRICS is a medical artificial intelligence company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016 by Jinkyu Yoo.South Korea$24M
  3. LogpressoLogpresso is a cybersecurity and SecOps company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013.South Korea$11M
  4. CoxwaveCoxwave provides product analytics and observability for AI apps through Skylight, tracking LLM prompts, metrics, feedback, evaluations.South Korea$4.7M
  5. LinewalksLinewalks is a data tech company for healthcare system.South Korea$4.5M
  6. HumanscapeHumanscape is a health-tech startup which operates blockchain-based, rare disease patient health data platform.South Korea$3.4M
  7. ModaplModapl is a mobility data platform company based in Seoul, founded in 2023.South Korea$3.2M
  8. Fabric DuctFabric Duct is an HVAC specialist with the technology to design airflow control and airflow through CFD and precision flow analysis.South Korea$339K

Advertising & Adtech

8 startups · $71M raised

  1. Boosterz부스터즈(BOOSTERZ)는 FSN 그룹의 브랜드 액셀러레이팅 기업입니다.South Korea$25M
  2. BIGCHello👋 All inspiration comes from the creators.South Korea$13M
  3. IGAWorksIGAWorks Co., Ltd.South Korea$10M
  4. Genieworksgenieworks is a company based out of South Korea.South Korea$7.2M
  5. AiderXAiderX is a company that builds artificial intelligence aides for everyone.South Korea$6.8M
  6. PionPion is martech company that focuses on video and image creation through AI.South Korea$6.5M
  7. ADOPADOP is a media firm that supplies analytics for ads.South Korea$937K
  8. DropshotCreate production-ready visuals in seconds, Dropshot combines top AI models and royalty-free stock in one place.South Korea$700K

Pharma

7 startups · $84M raised

  1. Illimis TherapeuticsIllimis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, with an additional location in Boston.South Korea$42M
  2. MepsgenMEPSGEN is a South Korean biotechnology company that specializes in human microphysiological systems (MPS), also known as organ-onSouth Korea$15M
  3. Baropharm바로팜(Baropharm)은 한국의 PharmTech 및 전자상거래 플랫폼 회사로, 약국을 위한 의약품 주문과 경영을 디지털화하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.South Korea$14M
  4. Bio Design LabWe are Bio Design Lab, a South Korean startup developing novel retro- and lentiviral vector platforms that are safer than existingSouth Korea$5.0M
  5. PlcoskinPLCOSKIN is a regenerative medical device company specializing in 3D-printed biodegradable hybrid meshes for soft tissue reconstruction.South Korea$4.5M
  6. ActnovaActnova is a South Korea-based AI SaaS company specializing in behavioral analysis from video, particularly for animal behavior teSouth Korea$2.5M
  7. VAXDIGMVaxdigm is a biotechnology company focused on the development of improved vaccines and future vaccines.South Korea$2.0M

Media

7 startups · $26M raised

  1. TrevariTREVARI is a South Korea-based company focused on building a reading community.South Korea$7.9M
  2. HANDHUG핸드허그는 콘텐츠를 수익화 하는 인프라와 솔루션을 개발하고 새로운 세대의 문화를 대표하는 브랜드를 전개하며 문화를 이끄는 기업으로 성장하고 있습니다.South Korea$6.1M
  3. Adobaadoba is a South Korea-based creator-tech company that specializes in AI-driven content localization and global operations for creSouth Korea$3.5M
  4. FandingThe closest place between creators and fans, the global fandom community platform Fanding!South Korea$3.4M
  5. SJSMATOOS JAPANSMATOOS is a global educational technology company with current branches in Seoul.South Korea$3.0M
  6. Asian BossAsian Boss is an independent media company and YouTube channel based in Asia, founded in 2013 by Stephen Park and Kei Ibaraki.South Korea$1.7M
  7. AHIKU Corp.AHIKU Corp.South Korea$100K

Edtech

7 startups · $9.2M raised

  1. JarandaJaranda is a South Korea-based childcare and education services company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul.South Korea$2.6M
  2. StudypieLearn practical skills online Less than 5% actually complete their online courses.South Korea$2.0M
  3. StudyMaxFounded in 2009 and based in Seoul, South Korea, STUDYMAX is an innovative e-learning company offering a variety of materials withSouth Korea$1.6M
  4. HMHaeyoom MediaHaeyoom media is a Korean mathematics teaching service provider.South Korea$1.3M
  5. LogiBrothersProvide a gamified solution for age K-12 to learn computer science and enhance their compuational thinking abilities.South Korea$728K
  6. LIVEKLASSFutureSchole's mission is building a world where you live doesn't limit your educational opportunities.South Korea$678K
  7. United AssociatesWe are a company uniting a diverse, multidisciplinary team of creative, entrepreneurial associates from around the world dedicatedSouth Korea$387K

Professional Services

6 startups · $68M raised

  1. JobisJobis is an accounting management platform by AI.South Korea$25M
  2. Cafe24Cafe24 is a global e-commerce platform that provides everything you need to build an online DTC store in one-stop.South Korea$20M
  3. Contents Lab. BlueFOR ALL CONTENTS YOU LOVE, WE ARE HERE!South Korea$8.4M
  4. LuluMedicLULUMEDIC is a digital healthcare company based in Seoul that aims to eliminate barriers in medical access by integrating healthcaSouth Korea$7.6M
  5. MuntoMUNTO (문토) is a community platform based in South Korea that connects people through shared interests and hobbies.South Korea$3.9M
  6. FrefinsFrefins is a specialized Rental Transformation (RX) company creating new value by connecting businesses, finance, and consumers.South Korea$3.4M

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Seoul and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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