Ecosystem map · South Korea

South Korea startup ecosystem map

482 startups based in South Korea that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $8.1B; AI is the biggest sector, with 121 companies.

482startups on the map
12sectors
$8.1Braised between them
AImost funded sector

AI

121

+97 more

Biotech

57

+33 more

Consumer Apps

49

+25 more

IT Services

48

+24 more

Healthtech

34

+10 more

E-commerce

32

+8 more

Fintech

26

+2 more

Big Data & Analytics

26

+2 more

Web3 & Crypto

23

Edtech

23

Advertising & Adtech

22

Manufacturing

21

Segment by segment

AI

121 startups · $3.6B 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. RRiiidSouth Korea$193M
  4. 42dot42dot is a South Korean mobility AI company and the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group.South Korea$185M
  5. XCENAXCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024.South Korea$179M
  6. Qraft TechnologiesQraft Technologies is a fintech company based in Seoul, founded in 2016.South Korea$146M
  7. PVPrincipal Venture Partners (PVP)South Korea$100M
  8. OKESTROOKESTRO is a cloud software company based in South Korea, established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul.South Korea$99M

Biotech

57 startups · $874M raised

  1. DPD&D PharmatechD&D Pharmatech is a Health care Company.South Korea$188M
  2. OTOrum TherapeuticsSouth Korea$106M
  3. IntocellIntocell is a biotechnology company that develops antibody drug conjugate (ADC) platform technologies.South Korea$31M
  4. SCAI TherapeuticsSCAI Therapeutics is a drug delivery platform bio-venture company for pharmaceutical industry.South Korea$28M
  5. Aston SciAston Sci.South Korea$25M
  6. Cyrus TherapeuticsCyrus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2019.South Korea$24M
  7. Doosan Mobility InnovationDoosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) is a South Korean company and a subsidiary of the Doosan Group, established in 2016.South Korea$22M
  8. iN TherapeuticsiN Therapeutics is a spin-off biotech, from local leading pharmaceutical company, Daewoong Pharmaceuticals, with a new drug discovSouth Korea$22M

Consumer Apps

49 startups · $419M raised

  1. SMARTSCORESMARTSCORE offers IT solutions for golf courses and customized services for individual golfers( APP, Solution, ERP)South Korea$136M
  2. Manna CorporationManna Corporation is a developer of a delivery service platform for same-day delivery, logistics, and optimising delivery.South Korea$69M
  3. Smile FamilySmile Family is the developer of Smile Mom, a local moms community, where you can find moms in your area with similar age kids.South Korea$51M
  4. HeyDealerHeyDealer is a price comparison platform for used cars.South Korea$34M
  5. BackpackrBackpackr is a South Korean startup founded in 2012 and based in Seoul.South Korea$16M
  6. SupercentSupercent is a mobile game publishing studio and developer based in Seoul, South Korea.South Korea$13M
  7. Travel WalletTravel Wallet is a South Korean fintech company established in 2017, specializing in foreign currency payment, currency exchange, South Korea$10M
  8. CHABOT MOBILITYChabot Mobility is a South Korean B2B2C mobility concierge platform founded in 2016.South Korea$9.0M

IT Services

48 startups · $663M 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. NHN CloudNHN Cloud is a South Korean integrated cloud service provider that specializes in OpenStack-based cloud solutions.South Korea$122M
  3. 4:33 Creative Lab4:33 Creative Lab is a South Korean mobile game developer and publisher, established in June 2009 by Kwon Jun-mo and a team of indSouth Korea$100M
  4. MyRealTrip마이리얼트립(Myrealtrip)은 2012년 2월에 설립된 온라인 여행 플랫폼으로, 항공권, 숙소, 투어 및 액티비티 등 다양한 여행 관련 상품을 제공합니다.South Korea$58M
  5. MegazoneCloudMegazoneCloud is a prominent cloud management and digital transformation company based in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea.South Korea$45M
  6. Contents TechnologiesA next-generation content company that builds and invests in IPs as well as technology/finance/service-oriented Businesses within South Korea$36M
  7. T'order티오더(t'order)는 2019년 1월에 설립된 한국의 F&B 디지털 전환 전문 스타트업입니다.South Korea$22M
  8. VCNCVCNC is a value creators company.South Korea$18M

Healthtech

34 startups · $362M raised

  1. Recens MedicalRecens Medical is a medical device which can precisely and rapidly cool the surface of the eye This device cools to a temperature.South Korea$122M
  2. TTiumBioSouth Korea$37M
  3. Caring케어링이 대한민국 방문요양의 급을 높입니다.South Korea$30M
  4. Onconic TherapeuticsOnconic Therapeutics specialises in the research and development of cancer treatments.South Korea$20M
  5. GoodocGoodoc is a South Korean mobile health-tech company that operates a healthcare O2O (Online-to-Offline) platform.South Korea$17M
  6. HutomHutom Corp.South Korea$16M
  7. EmocogEmocog is a healthcare technology company dedicated to dementia care and cognitive health management.South Korea$15M
  8. MedInTechMedInTech is a South Korean medical technology company founded in February 2020.South Korea$15M

E-commerce

32 startups · $511M raised

  1. TMONTMON is Korea's No.1 lifestyle commerce company operating Leading social commerce, TMON (www.tmon.co.kr).South Korea$391M
  2. Rapport LabsRapport Labs Inc.South Korea$27M
  3. Wholesum BrandsWe transform the entrepreneur journey by discovering, acquiring, and scaling brands that consumers love.South Korea$15M
  4. SoldakSoldak is a health care mobile app that sells hair care, skin care, and diet productsSouth Korea$7.4M
  5. CChannelBreezeChannelBreeze (채널브리즈) is a Korean company that provides social commerce services through an online platform including social netwoSouth Korea$6.4M
  6. Positive HotelPositive Hotel is a positive wellness zone where we curate great taste, clean, high-quality ingredients, and functional nutrition South Korea$5.8M
  7. BrichBRICH is a South Korean fashion-commerce company based in Seoul, founded in 2014.South Korea$4.9M
  8. MMommaeatMommaeat is a Korea based O2O shopping mart.South Korea$4.5M

Fintech

26 startups · $573M raised

  1. TossSouth Korea$184M
  2. BanksaladBanksalad is a leading financial data life management platform in South Korea.South Korea$120M
  3. PPeopleFundSouth Korea$67M
  4. VRViva RepublicaSouth Korea$49M
  5. TeraFundingTerafunding is a South Korea-based real estate peer-to-peer lending platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul.South Korea$28M
  6. TBTrue BalancaSouth Korea$23M
  7. MakestarMakestar is a platform that provides K-culture content and information.South Korea$22M
  8. TTeldaTELDA is the manufacturer and distributor of solar PV and wind power inverter and converter and engineering systems.South Korea$20M

Big Data & Analytics

26 startups · $267M raised

  1. Bespin Global베스핀글로벌이 모든 기업의 AI 혁신을 실현합니다.South Korea$102M
  2. CONTECCONTEC is providing ground station services, satellite image processing, and application services.South Korea$47M
  3. NFTBankNFTBank is a ultimate hub of NFT finance, portfolio management and analytics.South Korea$28M
  4. AITRICSAITRICS is a medical artificial intelligence company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016 by Jinkyu Yoo.South Korea$24M
  5. LogpressoLogpresso is a cybersecurity and SecOps company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013.South Korea$11M
  6. UUpchainUPCHAIN develops innovative technologies by combining blockchain experts with differentiated IT technologies.South Korea$7.4M
  7. FitogetherFitogether is a South Korean sports technology company founded in 2017 by graduates of Pohang University of Science and Technology.South Korea$7.3M
  8. Just scanYou scan and relax, the system instantly designs and prints within 30 minutes.South Korea$6.1M

Web3 & Crypto

23 startups · $537M raised

  1. BEBithumb ExchangeSouth Korea$200M
  2. Ground XGround X is a blockchain technology company and a subsidiary of Kakao, focused on creating a new digital world where anyone can beSouth Korea$90M
  3. KorbitKorbit is South Korea's first cryptocurrency exchange, established in July 2013.South Korea$79M
  4. FFantomSouth Korea$40M
  5. ADENASOFTADENASOFT is a South Korea-based IT and software company that specializes in white-label SaaS solutions for the financial servicesSouth Korea$23M
  6. Anchor ProtocolAnchor Protocol is a savings platform that provides crypto natives, fintech companies, and investors a stable, high interest rate finance.South Korea$20M
  7. CoinplugCoinplug is a Korean blockchain developing company founded in 2013 with over 300 blockchain patents in multiple fields.South Korea$15M
  8. DSRV LabsBlockchain infrastructure company DSRV.South Korea$9.6M

Edtech

23 startups · $52M raised

  1. MMathpressoSouth Korea$15M
  2. CClasstingSouth Korea$8.5M
  3. underdogsUnderdogs is a company specializing in social innovation entrepreneurship education.South Korea$6.1M
  4. GeekbleGeekble is a media startup that produces new media content on science and technology to bridge the gap between geeks and the world.South Korea$3.8M
  5. JarandaJaranda is a South Korea-based childcare and education services company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul.South Korea$2.6M
  6. Somsidang CompanySomsidang Company is an online learning platform that offers baking and pottery painting training services.South Korea$2.4M
  7. Code StatesCode States is an education and training company based in Seoul, founded in 2015.South Korea$2.3M
  8. StudypieLearn practical skills online Less than 5% actually complete their online courses.South Korea$2.0M

Advertising & Adtech

22 startups · $114M 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. MMadupSouth Korea$12M
  4. IGAWorksIGAWorks Co., Ltd.South Korea$10M
  5. MOTIV IntelligenceMOTIV Intelligence is an AD-Tech company that automates the marketing process.South Korea$8.8M
  6. Genieworksgenieworks is a company based out of South Korea.South Korea$7.2M
  7. AiderXAiderX is a company that builds artificial intelligence aides for everyone.South Korea$6.8M
  8. PionPion is martech company that focuses on video and image creation through AI.South Korea$6.5M

Manufacturing

21 startups · $106M raised

  1. AEOLAEOL is a ventilation and air purifier products manufacturing company.South Korea$19M
  2. VinssenVINSSEN is a South Korean maritime technology company founded in 2017, focused on developing eco-friendly propulsion systems to reSouth Korea$15M
  3. Awexome RayFounded by Korea's pioneering CNT researchers, aweXome Ray is a CNT materials technology company with proprietary expertise in preSouth Korea$13M
  4. MediThinQMediThinQ is a medical technology company based in South Korea, founded in November 2018 and located in Seongnam/Pangyo Techno ValSouth Korea$8.5M
  5. IVWorksIVWorks is a semiconductor materials company based in South Korea, specializing in next-generation compound semiconductor materialSouth Korea$7.6M
  6. NNexusbeNexusbe is a manufacturer of atomic layer equipment technology intended to provide vacuum deposition equipment.South Korea$7.2M
  7. READi Robust MachineReady Robust Machine is a company that makes carbon reduction and fuel cost improvement systems.South Korea$5.5M
  8. HHi-Dis(Mosen)Hi-Dis(Mosen) manufactures mobile communication products such as ultra-thin key pads and traditional key pads.South Korea$5.5M

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in South Korea 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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