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Startups in South Korea
864 startups in South Korea have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $11B between them, with Seoul the most common home.
- 1CoupangCoupang is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide variety of products, including apparel, electronics, and home goods.
Coupang is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide variety of products, including apparel, electronics, and home goods.
Founded -South Korea$3.4Blast round Jan 2021 - 2
FuriosaAIFuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI chips and software.FuriosaAI is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017, specializing in high-performance, power-efficient AI chips and software.
Founded 2017Seoul, South Korea$743Mlast round Oct 2026 - 3
RebellionsRebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.Rebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.
Founded 2020Seoul, South Korea$650Mlast round Mar 2026 - 4
Kakao MobilityKakaomobility is a leading mobility company in South Korea that focuses on "smart mobility" through its Kakao T platform.Kakaomobility is a leading mobility company in South Korea that focuses on "smart mobility" through its Kakao T platform.
Founded 2017Seongnam-si, South Korea$492Mlast round Dec 2021 - 5
TMONTMON is Korea's No.1 lifestyle commerce company operating Leading social commerce, TMON (www.tmon.co.kr).TMON is Korea's No.1 lifestyle commerce company operating Leading social commerce, TMON (www.tmon.co.kr).
Founded 2010Seoul, South Korea$391Mlast round Feb 2021 - 6
Woowa BrosFounded -South Korea$370Mlast round Dec 2018 - 7Bithumb ExchangeFounded -South Korea$200Mlast round Apr 2019
- 8RiiidFounded -South Korea$193Mlast round May 2021
- 9D&D PharmatechD&D Pharmatech is a Health care Company.
D&D Pharmatech is a Health care Company.
Founded -South Korea$188Mlast round Oct 2021 - 10
42dot42dot is a South Korean mobility AI company and the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group.42dot is a South Korean mobility AI company and the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group.
Founded 2019Seongnam-si, South Korea$185Mlast round Jun 2024 - 11
TossFounded -South Korea$184Mlast round Aug 2019 - 12
YanoljaYanolja is a leading global travel technology company based in South Korea, known for its innovative Travel Enablement Platform.Yanolja is a leading global travel technology company based in South Korea, known for its innovative Travel Enablement Platform.
Founded 2007Seoul, South Korea$180Mlast round Jun 2019 - 13
XCENAXCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024.XCENA is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022, originally named MetisX until its rebranding in December 2024.
Founded 2022Seongnam-si, South Korea$179Mlast round May 2026 - 14
FINEFine manufactures a wide range of products, including automobile engines and automatic transmission washers.Fine manufactures a wide range of products, including automobile engines and automatic transmission washers.
Founded 2008Busan, South Korea$175Mlast round May 2015 - 15
Beyond MusicBeyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.
Founded 2014Seoul, South Korea$151Mlast round May 2023 - 16
Qraft TechnologiesQraft Technologies is a fintech company based in Seoul, founded in 2016.Qraft Technologies is a fintech company based in Seoul, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016South Korea$146Mlast round Jan 2022 - 17
SMARTSCORESMARTSCORE offers IT solutions for golf courses and customized services for individual golfers( APP, Solution, ERP)SMARTSCORE offers IT solutions for golf courses and customized services for individual golfers( APP, Solution, ERP)
Founded 2014South Korea$136Mlast round Jul 2022 - 18KakaoFounded -South Korea$130Mlast round Feb 2018
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RECOReco is an identity-first SaaS security solution that provides full visibility into every app, identity, and action to protect against risk.Reco is an identity-first SaaS security solution that provides full visibility into every app, identity, and action to protect against risk.
Founded 2020South Korea$125Mlast round Sept 2026 - 20
Recens MedicalRecens Medical is a medical device which can precisely and rapidly cool the surface of the eye This device cools to a temperature.Recens Medical is a medical device which can precisely and rapidly cool the surface of the eye This device cools to a temperature.
Founded 2017South Korea$122Mlast round Dec 2021 - 21
NHN CloudNHN Cloud is a South Korean integrated cloud service provider that specializes in OpenStack-based cloud solutions.NHN Cloud is a South Korean integrated cloud service provider that specializes in OpenStack-based cloud solutions.
Founded 2022Seongnam-si, South Korea$122Mlast round Jan 2023 - 22
BanksaladBanksalad is a leading financial data life management platform in South Korea.Banksalad is a leading financial data life management platform in South Korea.
Founded 2012South Korea$120Mlast round Apr 2021 - 23
PodotreePodotree is a developer of multilingual smartphone application that offers educational content for students.Podotree is a developer of multilingual smartphone application that offers educational content for students.
Founded 2010Seongnam-si, South Korea$117Mlast round Dec 2016 - 24
Yello MobileLead Change.Lead Change.
Founded 2012Seoul, South Korea$110Mlast round Nov 2016 - 25Orum TherapeuticsFounded -South Korea$106Mlast round Dec 2025
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Bespin Global베스핀글로벌이 모든 기업의 AI 혁신을 실현합니다.베스핀글로벌이 모든 기업의 AI 혁신을 실현합니다.
Founded -South Korea$102Mlast round Dec 2022 - 27Principal Venture Partners (PVP)Founded -South Korea$100Mlast round Dec 2024
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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 industry veterans from Nexon.4:33 Creative Lab is a South Korean mobile game developer and publisher, established in June 2009 by Kwon Jun-mo and a team of industry veterans from Nexon.
Founded 2009South Korea$100Mlast round Nov 2014 - 29
OKESTROOKESTRO is a cloud software company based in South Korea, established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul.OKESTRO is a cloud software company based in South Korea, established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul.
Founded 2018Seoul, South Korea$99Mlast round Dec 2023 - 30
DEEPXDEEPX Co., Ltd.DEEPX Co., Ltd.
Founded 2018Seongnam-si, South Korea$98Mlast round Feb 2024 - 31
Ground XGround X is a blockchain technology company and a subsidiary of Kakao, focused on creating a new digital world where anyone can become a creator through digital ownership.Ground X is a blockchain technology company and a subsidiary of Kakao, focused on creating a new digital world where anyone can become a creator through digital ownership.
Founded 2018Seongnam-si, South Korea$90Mlast round Mar 2019 - 32KurlyFounded -South Korea$88Mlast round Apr 2019
- 33One StoreFounded -South Korea$86Mlast round Nov 2019
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SeersSeers is the leading privacy and consent management platform.Seers is the leading privacy and consent management platform.
Founded 2018South Korea$82Mlast round Oct 2026 - 35
KorbitKorbit is South Korea's first cryptocurrency exchange, established in July 2013.Korbit is South Korea's first cryptocurrency exchange, established in July 2013.
Founded 2013South Korea$79Mlast round Nov 2021 - 36
WIRoboticsWIRobotics is a wearable robots that lessen physical demands on your body to safely allow active motion.WIRobotics is a wearable robots that lessen physical demands on your body to safely allow active motion.
Founded 2021Yongin-si, South Korea$78Mlast round May 2026 - 37
UpstageThe source for developer talent.The source for developer talent.
Founded 2019South Korea$77Mlast round Oct 2026 - 38
Wrtn TechnologiesWrtn Technologies, founded in 2021 and based in Seocho-gu, Seoul, is a prominent South Korean generative AI startup.Wrtn Technologies, founded in 2021 and based in Seocho-gu, Seoul, is a prominent South Korean generative AI startup.
Founded 2021Seoul, South Korea$73Mlast round Mar 2025 - 39
Manna CorporationManna Corporation is a developer of a delivery service platform for same-day delivery, logistics, and optimising delivery.Manna Corporation is a developer of a delivery service platform for same-day delivery, logistics, and optimising delivery.
Founded 2014South Korea$69Mlast round Dec 2021 - 40PeopleFundFounded -South Korea$67Mlast round Jan 2023
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BOS SemiconductorsBOS Semiconductors is a global fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in May 2022.BOS Semiconductors is a global fabless semiconductor company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in May 2022.
Founded 2022Seongnam-si, South Korea$65Mlast round Mar 2026 - 42
SoCar차가 필요할 땐, 쏘카.차가 필요할 땐, 쏘카.
Founded 2011제주시, South Korea$62Mlast round Jan 2019 - 43
MyRealTrip마이리얼트립(Myrealtrip)은 2012년 2월에 설립된 온라인 여행 플랫폼으로, 항공권, 숙소, 투어 및 액티비티 등 다양한 여행 관련 상품을 제공합니다.마이리얼트립(Myrealtrip)은 2012년 2월에 설립된 온라인 여행 플랫폼으로, 항공권, 숙소, 투어 및 액티비티 등 다양한 여행 관련 상품을 제공합니다.
Founded 2012Seoul, South Korea$58Mlast round Jan 2024 - 44
OTDOTD is an operator of a multi-brand restaurants in South Korea.OTD is an operator of a multi-brand restaurants in South Korea.
Founded 2014South Korea$56Mlast round Jun 2018 - 45
Standard EnergyStandard Energy is a South Korea-based energy storage company founded in 2013, with its headquarters in Daejeon and an office in Seoul.Standard Energy is a South Korea-based energy storage company founded in 2013, with its headquarters in Daejeon and an office in Seoul.
Founded 2013Daejeon, South Korea$54Mlast round Jan 2022 - 46
AltALT, ALT is No.1 Wafer, Final Test and Ass'y service company in Korea.ALT, ALT is No.1 Wafer, Final Test and Ass'y service company in Korea.
Founded 2003Cheongwon-gun, South Korea$53Mlast round Jul 2025 - 47
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.Smile Family is the developer of Smile Mom, a local moms community, where you can find moms in your area with similar age kids.
Founded 2012San Francisco, South Korea$51Mlast round Apr 2019 - 48Viva RepublicaFounded -South Korea$49Mlast round Mar 2017
- 49The HyoosikThe Hyoosik is a business specializing in the small and medium-sized lodging.
The Hyoosik is a business specializing in the small and medium-sized lodging.
Founded -South Korea$49Mlast round Oct 2026 - 50
CONTECCONTEC is providing ground station services, satellite image processing, and application services.CONTEC is providing ground station services, satellite image processing, and application services.
Founded 2015South Korea$47Mlast round Jun 2022
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