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Biotech startups in South Korea

63 biotech startups in South Korea have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $992M between them, with Yongin-si the most common home.

$992Mraised by these 50
63on our record in all
Yongin-simost common home
D&D Pharmatechraised the most
  1. 1D&D PharmatechD&D Pharmatech is a Health care Company.

    D&D Pharmatech is a Health care Company.

    Founded -South Korea$188Mlast round Oct 2021
  2. 2Orum TherapeuticsFounded -South Korea$106Mlast round Dec 2025
  3. 3TiumBioFounded -South Korea$37Mlast round Dec 2023
  4. 4IntocellIntocell is a biotechnology company that develops antibody drug conjugate (ADC) platform technologies.

    Intocell is a biotechnology company that develops antibody drug conjugate (ADC) platform technologies.

    Founded 2015South Korea$31Mlast round Jan 2021
  5. 51ST BiotherapeuticsFounded in May 2016 near Seoul, South Korea, 1STBIO is focused on developing breakthrough medicines to address the highest unmet needs in oncology and neurology.

    Founded in May 2016 near Seoul, South Korea, 1STBIO is focused on developing breakthrough medicines to address the highest unmet needs in oncology and neurology.

    Founded 2016Yongin-si, South Korea$30Mlast round Nov 2026
  6. 6GaluxGalux is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2020.

    Galux is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020South Korea$29Mlast round Feb 2026
  7. 7SCAI TherapeuticsSCAI Therapeutics is a drug delivery platform bio-venture company for pharmaceutical industry.

    SCAI Therapeutics is a drug delivery platform bio-venture company for pharmaceutical industry.

    Founded 2019South Korea$28Mlast round Jul 2021
  8. 8Aston SciAston Sci.

    Aston Sci.

    Founded 2018South Korea$25Mlast round Jan 2021
  9. 9Cyrus TherapeuticsCyrus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2019.

    Cyrus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019South Korea$24Mlast round Jan 2022
  10. 10Doosan Mobility InnovationDoosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) is a South Korean company and a subsidiary of the Doosan Group, established in 2016.

    Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) is a South Korean company and a subsidiary of the Doosan Group, established in 2016.

    Founded 2018Yongin-si, South Korea$22Mlast round Apr 2022
  11. 11iN TherapeuticsiN Therapeutics is a spin-off biotech, from local leading pharmaceutical company, Daewoong Pharmaceuticals, with a new drug discovery platform for ion channel,

    iN Therapeutics is a spin-off biotech, from local leading pharmaceutical company, Daewoong Pharmaceuticals, with a new drug discovery platform for ion channel,

    Founded 2020Yongin-si, South Korea$22Mlast round Feb 2022
  12. 12StandigmStandigm is a workflow AI-driven drug discovery company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015.

    Standigm is a workflow AI-driven drug discovery company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015.

    Founded 2015South Korea$22Mlast round Jun 2021
  13. 13Spark BiopharmaSpark Biopharma is a biotechnology company

    Spark Biopharma is a biotechnology company

    Founded 2016South Korea$21Mlast round Apr 2022
  14. 14ExoCoBioExoCoBio is a South Korean biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Seoul.

    ExoCoBio is a South Korean biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Seoul.

    Founded 2017South Korea$20Mlast round Aug 2020
  15. 15CaremediCaremedi is a wearable drug pump and healthcare company.

    Caremedi is a wearable drug pump and healthcare company.

    Founded 2015South Korea$20Mlast round Nov 2023
  16. 16Prazer TherapeuticsPrazer Therapeutics is a South Korean biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for refractory diseases.

    Prazer Therapeutics is a South Korean biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for refractory diseases.

    Founded 2019South Korea$20Mlast round Apr 2025
  17. 17EutilexEutilex is a develops immunotherapy technology, anti tumor T cell therapy and antibody therapeutics, and other technology products.

    Eutilex is a develops immunotherapy technology, anti tumor T cell therapy and antibody therapeutics, and other technology products.

    Founded 2015South Korea$19Mlast round Dec 2016
  18. 18ABL BioABL Bio is a biotech research company that focuses on the development of therapeutic drugs for immuno-oncology diseases.

    ABL Bio is a biotech research company that focuses on the development of therapeutic drugs for immuno-oncology diseases.

    Founded 2016Seongnam, South Korea$18Mlast round Nov 2025
  19. 19ImmunoBiomeImmunoBiome is a biotech company developing microbiome therapeutics to treat incurable diseases like autoimmune diseases.

    ImmunoBiome is a biotech company developing microbiome therapeutics to treat incurable diseases like autoimmune diseases.

    Founded 2019South Korea$18Mlast round Sept 2021
  20. 20MediMabBioMediMabBio is a biotherapeutic company that focuses on the generation of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.

    MediMabBio is a biotherapeutic company that focuses on the generation of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.

    Founded 2017Seongnam, South Korea$18Mlast round Oct 2025
  21. 21Kanaph TherapeuticsKanaph Therapeutics is a leading biotech in oncology, auto-immune, and eye diseases with large molecules and small molecules.

    Kanaph Therapeutics is a leading biotech in oncology, auto-immune, and eye diseases with large molecules and small molecules.

    Founded 2019Yongsan, South Korea$18Mlast round Dec 2023
  22. 22Novelty NobilityNovelty Nobility is a private biotech company focused on the research of novel angiogenesis targets and develop antibody-based therapeutics.

    Novelty Nobility is a private biotech company focused on the research of novel angiogenesis targets and develop antibody-based therapeutics.

    Founded 2017Seongnam, South Korea$17Mlast round Nov 2024
  23. 23LISCure BiosciencesLISCure Biosciences is a biotech company that researches and develops bacteria-mediated immunotherapy.

    LISCure Biosciences is a biotech company that researches and develops bacteria-mediated immunotherapy.

    Founded -South Korea$17Mlast round Dec 2020
  24. 24AbTisAbTis is a biotechnology company that provides antibody-drug conjugation technology and solubilization.

    AbTis is a biotechnology company that provides antibody-drug conjugation technology and solubilization.

    Founded 2016South Korea$15Mlast round Mar 2023
  25. 25LN RoboticsLN ROBOTICS is a South Korea-based medical robotics company founded in 2019.

    LN ROBOTICS is a South Korea-based medical robotics company founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019South Korea$15Mlast round Jul 2024
  26. 26LemonexLemonex Inc.

    Lemonex Inc.

    Founded 2013Seoul, South Korea$14Mlast round Apr 2021
  27. 27BeyondBioBeyondBio is a biotechnology firm that specializes in the research and development of synthetic pharmaceutical drugs.

    BeyondBio is a biotechnology firm that specializes in the research and development of synthetic pharmaceutical drugs.

    Founded 2013South Korea$14Mlast round Aug 2021
  28. 28Autotelic BioAutotelic Bio is a bio technology company that researches and develops anti-cancer drugs.

    Autotelic Bio is a bio technology company that researches and develops anti-cancer drugs.

    Founded 2015South Korea$13Mlast round Mar 2022
  29. 29Avelos TherapeuticsAvelos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2021.

    Avelos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021South Korea$12Mlast round May 2024
  30. 30GenKOre(주)진코어(GenKOre)는 초소형 유전자가위 기술 기반의 독자적 유전자 편집 플랫폼인 ‘TaRGET 시스템’을 개발한 생명과학 연구기업입니다.

    (주)진코어(GenKOre)는 초소형 유전자가위 기술 기반의 독자적 유전자 편집 플랫폼인 ‘TaRGET 시스템’을 개발한 생명과학 연구기업입니다.

    Founded 2016South Korea$12Mlast round Nov 2022
  31. 31DOFBe The Most Regenerative Healthcare Platform Company, DOF Inc.

    Be The Most Regenerative Healthcare Platform Company, DOF Inc.

    Founded 2015Hwaseong-si, South Korea$12Mlast round Jul 2023
  32. 32ConnextConnext is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in South Korea that creates regenerative medicine technologies and products through integration

    Connext is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in South Korea that creates regenerative medicine technologies and products through integration

    Founded 2017Ulsan, South Korea$10Mlast round Mar 2026
  33. 33CuriosisCuriosis is an innovative biotech company

    Curiosis is an innovative biotech company

    Founded 2015South Korea$9.6Mlast round Oct 2024
  34. 34Astrogen, inc.Astrogen, inc.

    Astrogen, inc.

    Founded 2017Daegu, South Korea$9.3Mlast round Jan 2024
  35. 35TSD Life SciencesTSD Life Sciences is a South Korean biotech company established in 2016, specializing in the development of cancer therapies and clinical development capabilities.

    TSD Life Sciences is a South Korean biotech company established in 2016, specializing in the development of cancer therapies and clinical development capabilities.

    Founded 2016South Korea$8.8Mlast round Jun 2021
  36. 36MDimuneMDimune, now operating as CARUS Bio, is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea.

    MDimune, now operating as CARUS Bio, is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea.

    Founded 2015Seoul, South Korea$8.8Mlast round Aug 2019
  37. 37Lemon HealthcareLemon Healthcare is a one-stop mobile solution that offers smart medical services.

    Lemon Healthcare is a one-stop mobile solution that offers smart medical services.

    Founded -South Korea$8.6Mlast round Dec 2023
  38. 38MedinnoMedinno Inc.

    Medinno Inc.

    Founded 2018South Korea$8.2Mlast round Oct 2023
  39. 3982LabsFounded -South Korea$8.0Mlast round Apr 2018
  40. 40TESSAFounded -South Korea$6.4Mlast round Apr 2024
  41. 41CellBionCellBion is a South Korea-based pharmaceutical and radiopharmaceutical company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul.

    CellBion is a South Korea-based pharmaceutical and radiopharmaceutical company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul.

    Founded 2010South Korea$5.9Mlast round Oct 2023
  42. 42MediFounded -South Korea$5.0Mlast round Dec 2018
  43. 43Dr.KitchenDr.Kitchen is a professional research company focusing on diet food for diabetics.

    Dr.Kitchen is a professional research company focusing on diet food for diabetics.

    Founded 2015South Korea$4.5Mlast round Feb 2019
  44. 44PeLeMedPeLeMed is a drug development company working on the discovery of anti-cancer drugs.

    PeLeMed is a drug development company working on the discovery of anti-cancer drugs.

    Founded 2020South Korea$4.2Mlast round Mar 2023
  45. 45Mxt BiotechMxT Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2021.

    MxT Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021South Korea$3.9Mlast round May 2022
  46. 46Dr. Noah BiotechEstablished in 2017, DR.NOAH BIOTECH Inc.

    Established in 2017, DR.NOAH BIOTECH Inc.

    Founded 2017Yongin-si, South Korea$3.8Mlast round Aug 2020
  47. 47CUROME BIOSCIENCESCUROME BIOSCIENCES is a biotech company in South Korea.

    CUROME BIOSCIENCES is a biotech company in South Korea.

    Founded 2017Suwon-si, South Korea$3.5Mlast round Mar 2021
  48. 48UCI TherapeuticsUCI Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.

    UCI Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.

    Founded -South Korea$3.3Mlast round May 2022
  49. 49GPCR TherapeuticsGPCR Therapeutics, Inc.

    GPCR Therapeutics, Inc.

    Founded 2013Seoul, South Korea$3.2Mlast round Nov 2023
  50. 50NEXELNEXEL Co., Ltd.

    NEXEL Co., Ltd.

    Founded 2012South Korea$2.6Mlast round Apr 2023
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