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[Korean Startup Weekly News #52] Content Security Leader INKA Entworks Raises $8.1M for AI-Driven Innovations
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Content Security Leader INKA Entworks Raises $8.1M for AI-Driven Innovations South Korea’s INKA Entworks Inc. secures $8.1M to boost mobile & media content security, aiming for U.S. & Europe expansion.
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UHC Group Gains $3.57M Backing to Boost Global Hospitality Expansion Plans UHC Group secured $3.57M funding from LB Investment to expand its hotel operations globally, starting with Japan, while leveraging unique designs and strong fundamentals to drive growth in the hospitality industry.
Exosphere Labs Targets Japan Expansion with Series A Backing for Security Tech Exosphere Labs raised Series A funding led by Mirae Asset Capital to expand its security solutions in Japan, strengthen domestic marketing, and launch a Zero Trust Plan for SMEs by year-end.
Dailypay Secures Pre-Series A Funding to Strengthen Growth in Small Business Solutions Dailypay, a Korean sales transaction platform for small businesses, secured pre-Series A funding from Ryukyung Asset Management and Primer, leveraging AI and data to drive rapid growth and market expansion.
Bonjac Secures $1.9M Funding to Expand French Heritage-Based Fragrance Brand Selvatico Bonjac, operator of the French-inspired fragrance brand Selvatico , secured $1.9M funding to expand globally, develop new products, and enhance its brand presence through French and K-beauty expertise.
PulseAd Raises $1.5M Funding to Enhance AdTech for Amazon and Global Retail PulseAd secured $1.5M in pre-Series A funding to enhance global retail advertising solutions, expand platforms like Amazon and TikTok, and strengthen its position in the AdTech market.
AXION Garners $1.5M Investment for Global Expansion of AI Semiconductor Innovations AXION, a South Korean AI-based semiconductor optimization company, raised $1.5M (KRW 2B) in seed funding to accelerate technology development and prepare for global market expansion.
Amber Road Secures $1.5M Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Manufacturing AI Solutions Amber Road, a South Korean AI solutions provider, secured $1.5M in pre-Series A funding to expand its rapid, customizable manufacturing AI solutions, boasting 0% failure rates and 100% ROI for clients.
Ratel Semiconductor Secures $1.4M for PMIC Development and TIPS Selection Ratel Semiconductor secured $1.4 million in seed funding to develop advanced PMIC products, targeting global markets with innovative low-power technologies and diversified production networks.
Tidepool Secures $1.07M to Lead Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Tidepool, a Korean aquaculture tech startup, raised $1.07M to expand its Fishfather brand and AI-driven Fishscope solutions, aiming to revolutionize seafood distribution and smart aquaculture.
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Kimu Studio Secures Funding from HANA ESG Fund to Empower Disabled Artists Kimu Studio secured HANA ESG Fund investment to empower artists with developmental disabilities, expand global collaborations, develop original content, and grow educational programs for greater social impact.
INVAIZ Advances Input Device Customization with New Investment INVAIZ, a Korean customization software company, secured Seed 2 funding to enhance its solutions for input devices, enabling manufacturers to integrate advanced features without hardware modifications.
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