# Korea Development Bank's AI Investments: 30 Startups in Its Portfolio (2026) > The 30 AI startups Korea Development Bank has backed, by stage: $2.1B raised between them. From the rounds we track; updated nightly. Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/korea-development-bank-ai-portfolio (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Series B 12 - [XCENA](https://millionrounds.com/company/xcena) - [OKESTRO](https://millionrounds.com/company/okestro) - [Wrtn Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/wrtn-technologies) - [MangoBoost](https://millionrounds.com/company/mangoboost) - [DeepBrain AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepbrain-ai) - [Galux](https://millionrounds.com/company/galux) - [*A* AGL](https://millionrounds.com/company/agl) - [ProtoPie](https://millionrounds.com/company/protopie) - [Deargen](https://millionrounds.com/company/deargen) - [enhans](https://millionrounds.com/company/enhans) - [AIDIN ROBOTICS](https://millionrounds.com/company/aidin-robotics) - [ActionPower](https://millionrounds.com/company/actionpower) ## Series A 7 - [*L* Liner](https://millionrounds.com/company/liner) - [BOS Semiconductors](https://millionrounds.com/company/bos-semiconductors) - [Vueron](https://millionrounds.com/company/vueron) - [*G* GenGenAI](https://millionrounds.com/company/gengenai) - [Beyond Honeycomb](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-honeycomb) - [Artblood](https://millionrounds.com/company/artblood) - [*L* LiveCare](https://millionrounds.com/company/livecare) ## Series C and later 5 - [FuriosaAI](https://millionrounds.com/company/furiosaai) - [*R* Riiid](https://millionrounds.com/company/riiid) - [Qraft Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/qraft-technologies) - [DEEPX](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepx) - [Upstage](https://millionrounds.com/company/upstage) ## Stage not reported 4 - [Seoul Robotics](https://millionrounds.com/company/seoul-robotics) - [Pyler](https://millionrounds.com/company/pyler) - [*T* TEN](https://millionrounds.com/company/ten) - [ENERZAi](https://millionrounds.com/company/enerzai) ## Pre-seed and seed 2 - [NanoForge AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanoforge-ai) - [Aniai](https://millionrounds.com/company/aniai) ## Segment by segment ### Series B 12 startups · $573M raised - [**XCENA**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xcena) XCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024. South Korea $179M - [**OKESTRO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/okestro) OKESTRO is a cloud software company based in South Korea, established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul. South Korea $99M - [**Wrtn Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wrtn-technologies) Wrtn Technologies, founded in 2021 and based in Seocho-gu, Seoul, is a prominent South Korean generative AI startup. South Korea $73M - [**MangoBoost**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mangoboost) MangoBoost, Inc. United States $62M - [**DeepBrain AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepbrain-ai) DeepBrain AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2016 by Eric Seyoung Jang, originally known as MoneyBrain. United States $44M - [**Galux**](https://millionrounds.com/company/galux) Galux is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2020. South Korea $29M - [*A* **AGL**](https://millionrounds.com/company/agl) AGL is a company that provides integrated solutions such as tee time Global Distribution System (GDS). - $22M - [**ProtoPie**](https://millionrounds.com/company/protopie) ProtoPie is a no-code B2B SaaS company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in high-fidelity interactive prototyping software South Korea $21M ### Series A 7 startups · $171M raised - [*L* **Liner**](https://millionrounds.com/company/liner) United States $65M - [**BOS Semiconductors**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bos-semiconductors) BOS Semiconductors is a global fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in May 2022. South Korea $65M - [**Vueron**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vueron) Vueron Technology Co., Ltd. South Korea $16M - [*G* **GenGenAI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gengenai) GenGenAI develops synthetic data generation technologydesigned to advance AI learning. - $8.3M - [**Beyond Honeycomb**](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-honeycomb) Beyond Honeycomb is a food-tech startup based in Seoul, founded in 2020. South Korea $7.3M - [**Artblood**](https://millionrounds.com/company/artblood) Artblood is a cell-based artificial blood production company. South Korea $4.8M - [*L* **LiveCare**](https://millionrounds.com/company/livecare) LiveCare provides IoT and AI-based livestock healthcare services. - $4.2M ### Series C and later 5 startups · $1.3B raised - [**FuriosaAI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/furiosaai) FuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI ch South Korea $743M - [*R* **Riiid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/riiid) South Korea $193M - [**Qraft Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/qraft-technologies) Qraft Technologies is a fintech company based in Seoul, founded in 2016. South Korea $146M - [**DEEPX**](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepx) DEEPX Co., Ltd. South Korea $98M - [**Upstage**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upstage) The source for developer talent. South Korea $77M ### Stage not reported 4 startups · $62M raised - [**Seoul Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/seoul-robotics) Seoul Robotics is a South Korean B2B startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous driving software. South Korea $34M - [**Pyler**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pyler) PYLER is an AI startup based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2021. South Korea $16M - [*T* **TEN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ten) Exclusive networking platform designed for executives, connecting members to their ideal opportunities. - $5.8M - [**ENERZAi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/enerzai) ENERZAi is a privately held company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in Edge AI and on-device AI software solutions. South Korea $5.5M ### Pre-seed and seed 2 startups · $15M raised - [**NanoForge AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanoforge-ai) NanoForge AI is a deep-tech startup based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2025. South Korea $11M - [**Aniai**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aniai) Aniai is a robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in 2020, specializing in AI-powered automated kitchen solutions fo United States $4.0M **How this map is made.** Every startup here works in AI and has raised money in a round we track that names Korea Development Bank as an investor. Each sits under the stage of its latest round. 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