# Top 50 Biotech Startups in South Korea by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded biotech startups in South Korea, ranked by total funding raised: $992M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/biotech-startups-south-korea (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**D&D Pharmatech** D&D Pharmatech is a Health care Company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-and-d-pharmatech) D&D Pharmatech is a Health care Company. *Founded* - South Korea **$188M** last round Oct 2021
- 2 [**Orum Therapeutics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/orum-therapeutics) *Founded* - South Korea **$106M** last round Dec 2025
- 3 [**TiumBio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tiumbio) *Founded* - South Korea **$37M** last round Dec 2023
- 4 [**Intocell** Intocell is a biotechnology company that develops antibody drug conjugate (ADC) platform technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intocell) Intocell is a biotechnology company that develops antibody drug conjugate (ADC) platform technologies. *Founded* 2015 South Korea **$31M** last round Jan 2021
- 5 [**1ST Biotherapeutics** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1st-biotherapeutics) 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* 2016 Yongin-si, South Korea **$30M** last round Nov 2026
- 6 [**Galux** Galux is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/galux) Galux is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 South Korea **$29M** last round Feb 2026
- 7 [**SCAI Therapeutics** SCAI Therapeutics is a drug delivery platform bio-venture company for pharmaceutical industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scai-therapeutics) SCAI Therapeutics is a drug delivery platform bio-venture company for pharmaceutical industry. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$28M** last round Jul 2021
- 8 [**Aston Sci** Aston Sci.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aston-sci) Aston Sci. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$25M** last round Jan 2021
- 9 [**Cyrus Therapeutics** Cyrus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cyrus-therapeutics) Cyrus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$24M** last round Jan 2022
- 10 [**Doosan Mobility Innovation** Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) is a South Korean company and a subsidiary of the Doosan Group, established in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/doosan-mobility-innovation) Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) is a South Korean company and a subsidiary of the Doosan Group, established in 2016. *Founded* 2018 Yongin-si, South Korea **$22M** last round Apr 2022
- 11 [**iN Therapeutics** iN Therapeutics is a spin-off biotech, from local leading pharmaceutical company, Daewoong Pharmaceuticals, with a new drug discovery platform for ion channel,](https://millionrounds.com/company/in-therapeutics) iN Therapeutics is a spin-off biotech, from local leading pharmaceutical company, Daewoong Pharmaceuticals, with a new drug discovery platform for ion channel, *Founded* 2020 Yongin-si, South Korea **$22M** last round Feb 2022
- 12 [**Standigm** Standigm is a workflow AI-driven drug discovery company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/standigm) Standigm is a workflow AI-driven drug discovery company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 South Korea **$22M** last round Jun 2021
- 13 [**Spark Biopharma** Spark Biopharma is a biotechnology company](https://millionrounds.com/company/spark-biopharma) Spark Biopharma is a biotechnology company *Founded* 2016 South Korea **$21M** last round Apr 2022
- 14 [**ExoCoBio** ExoCoBio is a South Korean biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Seoul.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exocobio) ExoCoBio is a South Korean biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in Seoul. *Founded* 2017 South Korea **$20M** last round Aug 2020
- 15 [**Caremedi** Caremedi is a wearable drug pump and healthcare company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caremedi) Caremedi is a wearable drug pump and healthcare company. *Founded* 2015 South Korea **$20M** last round Nov 2023
- 16 [**Prazer Therapeutics** Prazer Therapeutics is a South Korean biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for refractory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prazer-therapeutics) Prazer Therapeutics is a South Korean biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for refractory diseases. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$20M** last round Apr 2025
- 17 [**Eutilex** Eutilex is a develops immunotherapy technology, anti tumor T cell therapy and antibody therapeutics, and other technology products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eutilex) Eutilex is a develops immunotherapy technology, anti tumor T cell therapy and antibody therapeutics, and other technology products. *Founded* 2015 South Korea **$19M** last round Dec 2016
- 18 [**ABL Bio** ABL Bio is a biotech research company that focuses on the development of therapeutic drugs for immuno-oncology diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abl-bio) ABL Bio is a biotech research company that focuses on the development of therapeutic drugs for immuno-oncology diseases. *Founded* 2016 Seongnam, South Korea **$18M** last round Nov 2025
- 19 [**ImmunoBiome** ImmunoBiome is a biotech company developing microbiome therapeutics to treat incurable diseases like autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immunobiome) ImmunoBiome is a biotech company developing microbiome therapeutics to treat incurable diseases like autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$18M** last round Sept 2021
- 20 [**MediMabBio** MediMabBio is a biotherapeutic company that focuses on the generation of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medimabbio) MediMabBio is a biotherapeutic company that focuses on the generation of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. *Founded* 2017 Seongnam, South Korea **$18M** last round Oct 2025
- 21 [**Kanaph Therapeutics** Kanaph Therapeutics is a leading biotech in oncology, auto-immune, and eye diseases with large molecules and small molecules.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kanaph-therapeutics) Kanaph Therapeutics is a leading biotech in oncology, auto-immune, and eye diseases with large molecules and small molecules. *Founded* 2019 Yongsan, South Korea **$18M** last round Dec 2023
- 22 [**Novelty Nobility** Novelty Nobility is a private biotech company focused on the research of novel angiogenesis targets and develop antibody-based therapeutics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novelty-nobility) Novelty Nobility is a private biotech company focused on the research of novel angiogenesis targets and develop antibody-based therapeutics. *Founded* 2017 Seongnam, South Korea **$17M** last round Nov 2024
- 23 [**LISCure Biosciences** LISCure Biosciences is a biotech company that researches and develops bacteria-mediated immunotherapy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liscure-biosciences) LISCure Biosciences is a biotech company that researches and develops bacteria-mediated immunotherapy. *Founded* - South Korea **$17M** last round Dec 2020
- 24 [**AbTis** AbTis is a biotechnology company that provides antibody-drug conjugation technology and solubilization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abtis) AbTis is a biotechnology company that provides antibody-drug conjugation technology and solubilization. *Founded* 2016 South Korea **$15M** last round Mar 2023
- 25 [**LN Robotics** LN ROBOTICS is a South Korea-based medical robotics company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ln-robotics) LN ROBOTICS is a South Korea-based medical robotics company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 South Korea **$15M** last round Jul 2024
- 26 [**Lemonex** Lemonex Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lemonex) Lemonex Inc. *Founded* 2013 Seoul, South Korea **$14M** last round Apr 2021
- 27 [**BeyondBio** BeyondBio is a biotechnology firm that specializes in the research and development of synthetic pharmaceutical drugs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyondbio) BeyondBio is a biotechnology firm that specializes in the research and development of synthetic pharmaceutical drugs. *Founded* 2013 South Korea **$14M** last round Aug 2021
- 28 [**Autotelic Bio** Autotelic Bio is a bio technology company that researches and develops anti-cancer drugs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/autotelic-bio) Autotelic Bio is a bio technology company that researches and develops anti-cancer drugs. *Founded* 2015 South Korea **$13M** last round Mar 2022
- 29 [**Avelos Therapeutics** Avelos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avelos-therapeutics) Avelos Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 South Korea **$12M** last round May 2024
- 30 [**GenKOre** (주)진코어(GenKOre)는 초소형 유전자가위 기술 기반의 독자적 유전자 편집 플랫폼인 ‘TaRGET 시스템’을 개발한 생명과학 연구기업입니다.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genkore) (주)진코어(GenKOre)는 초소형 유전자가위 기술 기반의 독자적 유전자 편집 플랫폼인 ‘TaRGET 시스템’을 개발한 생명과학 연구기업입니다. *Founded* 2016 South Korea **$12M** last round Nov 2022
- 31 [**DOF** Be The Most Regenerative Healthcare Platform Company, DOF Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dof) Be The Most Regenerative Healthcare Platform Company, DOF Inc. *Founded* 2015 Hwaseong-si, South Korea **$12M** last round Jul 2023
- 32 [**Connext** Connext is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in South Korea that creates regenerative medicine technologies and products through integration](https://millionrounds.com/company/connext) Connext is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in South Korea that creates regenerative medicine technologies and products through integration *Founded* 2017 Ulsan, South Korea **$10M** last round Mar 2026
- 33 [**Curiosis** Curiosis is an innovative biotech company](https://millionrounds.com/company/curiosis) Curiosis is an innovative biotech company *Founded* 2015 South Korea **$9.6M** last round Oct 2024
- 34 [**Astrogen, inc.** Astrogen, inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astrogen-inc) Astrogen, inc. *Founded* 2017 Daegu, South Korea **$9.3M** last round Jan 2024
- 35 [**TSD Life Sciences** TSD Life Sciences is a South Korean biotech company established in 2016, specializing in the development of cancer therapies and clinical development capabilities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tsd-life-sciences) TSD Life Sciences is a South Korean biotech company established in 2016, specializing in the development of cancer therapies and clinical development capabilities. *Founded* 2016 South Korea **$8.8M** last round Jun 2021
- 36 [**MDimune** MDimune, now operating as CARUS Bio, is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mdimune) MDimune, now operating as CARUS Bio, is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea. *Founded* 2015 Seoul, South Korea **$8.8M** last round Aug 2019
- 37 [**Lemon Healthcare** Lemon Healthcare is a one-stop mobile solution that offers smart medical services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lemon-healthcare) Lemon Healthcare is a one-stop mobile solution that offers smart medical services. *Founded* - South Korea **$8.6M** last round Dec 2023
- 38 [**Medinno** Medinno Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medinno) Medinno Inc. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$8.2M** last round Oct 2023
- 39 [**82Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/82labs) *Founded* - South Korea **$8.0M** last round Apr 2018
- 40 [**TESSA**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tessa) *Founded* - South Korea **$6.4M** last round Apr 2024
- 41 [**CellBion** CellBion is a South Korea-based pharmaceutical and radiopharmaceutical company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellbion) CellBion is a South Korea-based pharmaceutical and radiopharmaceutical company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul. *Founded* 2010 South Korea **$5.9M** last round Oct 2023
- 42 [**Medi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/medi) *Founded* - South Korea **$5.0M** last round Dec 2018
- 43 [**Dr.Kitchen** Dr.Kitchen is a professional research company focusing on diet food for diabetics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dr-kitchen) Dr.Kitchen is a professional research company focusing on diet food for diabetics. *Founded* 2015 South Korea **$4.5M** last round Feb 2019
- 44 [**PeLeMed** PeLeMed is a drug development company working on the discovery of anti-cancer drugs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pelemed) PeLeMed is a drug development company working on the discovery of anti-cancer drugs. *Founded* 2020 South Korea **$4.2M** last round Mar 2023
- 45 [**Mxt Biotech** MxT Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mxt-biotech) MxT Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 South Korea **$3.9M** last round May 2022
- 46 [**Dr. Noah Biotech** Established in 2017, DR.NOAH BIOTECH Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dr-noah-biotech) Established in 2017, DR.NOAH BIOTECH Inc. *Founded* 2017 Yongin-si, South Korea **$3.8M** last round Aug 2020
- 47 [**CUROME BIOSCIENCES** CUROME BIOSCIENCES is a biotech company in South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/curome-biosciences) CUROME BIOSCIENCES is a biotech company in South Korea. *Founded* 2017 Suwon-si, South Korea **$3.5M** last round Mar 2021
- 48 [**UCI Therapeutics** UCI Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/uci-therapeutics) UCI Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company. *Founded* - South Korea **$3.3M** last round May 2022
- 49 [**GPCR Therapeutics** GPCR Therapeutics, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gpcr-therapeutics) GPCR Therapeutics, Inc. *Founded* 2013 Seoul, South Korea **$3.2M** last round Nov 2023
- 50 [**NEXEL** NEXEL Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexel) NEXEL Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2012 South Korea **$2.6M** last round Apr 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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