– AI Deep Learning technology that predicts the following week’s global markets – Available in both Korean and English Qarasoft (CEOs Luke Byun and Katie Son) recently…
Startups
6ixlab, a Trust Network Service, Launches Its Services
6ixlab is launching its service after alpha test in 2016 and beta launch at the end of 2017. 6ixlab, a trust network service, has completely different characteristics from other social…
Deblock wants to support over 300 Blockchain-based startups in Korea
Deblock is a new corporation jointly established by ICON Foundation and AD4th, a AdTech company leveraging Blockchain technology. Deblock will start operations from this month and will…
Lucidity uses blockchain to bring more transparency to online ads
Lucidity is a blockchain-based solution developed by Sam Kim, Korean American founder who previously co-founded and served as COO to Mobile Majority, an adtech company. The CEO Sam Kim…
‘Awesome Story’ Releases Algorithm-based Children’s Book
Children’s book startup ‘Awesome Story’ will be releasing a personalized algorithm-based book, “My name has sneaked away [내이름이도망갔어]”. Buyers can customize their…
Fast Five gets a $18M USD investment from Atinum Investment and TimeFolio Asset Management
Announced on February 19th, Fast Five, a workspace-sharing startup, has received total investment of 20 billion Won (~20M USD) from Atinum Investment and Time Folio Asset Management…
Which Korean Startups Earned Gold at 2018 PyeongChang Olympics?
The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics has officially ended on February 25th. In line with this, many Korean startups partook in the 17-day Pyeongchang Olympic journey, armed with new…
Introduce MEDiHERE, Doctor Review and Recommendation App
MEDiHERE (메디히어), a physician-recommendation application, has been released in the medical app market. MEDiHERE is an app-based service that focuses on providing physician’s…
ZigZag, a Fashion Commerce App, exceeds 10 million downloads
ZigZag, a fashion mobile app for women, has announced that it has exceeded 10 million cumulative app downloads. ZigZag first began its service in June, 2015, and has gradually…
ST Unitas Launches “Stella”, an Educational AI Service
ST Unitas, a South Korean Edu-tech enterprise, attempts to be at the forefront of paradigm shift in the Education industry by incorporating Artificial Intelligence(AI) into its educational…
Urbanbase launches AR-based Home Design App
Urbanbase (CEO Hajin Woo) has launched Urbanbase AR, a home augmented reality (AR) app. This is the first time that a domestic technology platform company, not an interior furniture brand…
BCA Korea Secures $4.2M in Investment
BCA Korea (BCA) recently raised $4.2M in investment from Hyundai Investment Partners. The two companies seek to strengthen the distribution and marketing of foreign cosmetic brands in…
GOODGUN launches Will Bank, personal goal tracking service
On December 27th, 2017, GOODGUN launched “Will Bank,” a mobile application that can help make your resolutions come true. GOODGUN first proposed the app idea at K-Global Starthon and…
Luxi, a Ride-Sharing App of 4 Million Uses, Prides Being Accident and Crime Free
On January 3, Korea Startup Forum held an info session on shared economy-based traffic service users at the Press Center. The purpose of the session was to investigate the advantages and…
A Smart Drones Startup ‘ANGELSWING’ Wins ‘First Penguin Fund’
ANGELSWING, a social venture startup that uses smart drones to provide geographical data, received ‘First Penguin Fund’ from Korean Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT). ‘First Penguin…
TAGby x MBC Plus Launch Online Shopping Mall
MBC Plus announced its collaboration with influencer marketing solution company TAGby in launching their online shopping mall named ‘All the K-Shop.’ All the K-Shop is a specialized…
Entcrowd Receives 186K USD In Investments
Entcrowd, a service that notifies users of performances tailored to their individual preferences through Kakaotalk, has attracted investment from public institutions and investment…
Classting Ranked Among Top 10 Global EdTech Startups
Classting, a Korean startup that combines education with technology, was named among the top 10 global EdTech startups in 2017 by Education Technology Insights, a magazine that annually…
MODUSIGN & VEAT Law Firm Release ‘Startup Contract Kit’
MODUSIGN, an electronic contract service provided by Lawoafactory, together with VEAT Law Firm announced the free release of the ‘Startup Contract Kit,’ a compilation of essential…
HomeSaeng Attracts an Additional 1.85 Million Dollars In Investments… Reaches 5.08 Million Dollars
HomeSaeng of home service app Daeri Jubu has attracted an additional investment of 1.85 million dollars, and investing companies include Korea Investment Partners, KDB Capital, and 2…