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Top Startups in South Korea in 2026
Top AI startups in South Korea in 2026: ranked by funding, traction, and team strength. Updated as new data lands.
Robotics
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HyundaiHyundai is a global automotive manufacturer involved in the development of autonomous driving technology and robotaxi services.ConfigThe data layer for robotic foundation models.
Rainbow RoboticsDevelops advanced humanoid robots and AI-powered robotic solutions for diverse applications.DOOSANA South Korean multinational conglomerate with a long history, involved in heavy industry, machinery, and increasingly, AI and robotics.Index RoboticsKorean startup building upper-body humanoid robots for the factory floor, around high-precision actuator technology.E-commerce
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AclosetA digital closet and outfit recommendation app.
11stSouth Korean e-commerce marketplace with 15M+ products
bemyfriendsGlobal fandom business company providing a platform for creators and brands to build and monetize fan communities.
NaverSouth Korean internet conglomerate offering search, AI, cloud, e-commerce, and content services.More companies
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HANWHASouth Korean conglomerate with diversified holdings in energy, materials, aerospace, finance, retail, and more.
SK onAutomotive Battery Manufacturing company.Hanwha OceanHanwha Ocean Co., Ltd., formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, is one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea, along with Hyunda
KraftonSouth Korean video game publisher and holding company known for PUBG, TERA, and Subnautica.
YanoljaSpearheading innovation in travel and hospitality with an AI-powered ecosystem for property management and travel planning.
TridgeGlobal B2B marketplace and intelligence platform for the food, agriculture, and marine industries.
KarrotSouth Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and a leading C2C mobile marketplace.
TossBuilds a mobile financial super-app consolidating services like peer-to-peer payments, banking, and investments.
MobilintIntroduces edge AI boxes for on-device AI applications.
NaraSpaceDevelops and operates small satellites and provides AI-powered Earth observation data analytics.
42dotPioneering frictionless transportation services with autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure.
DEEPXAI semiconductor company focused on edge AI solutions.
HAEGINCasual Games Online Games Software Video Games company.
BithumbCryptocurrency Finance Financial Services company.
KREAMOnline platform for trading sneakers and fashion items.
KurlyOnline platform offering groceries, beauty care products, and household items.
MUSINSAE-Commerce Fashion Retail company.
ZigbangReal estate platform offering services for apartments and officetels.
EpikAI-powered photo and video editing app by SNOW Corporation with 73M+ downloads.
BuzzvilOperates as a lock screen ad platform provider.
VoyagerXAI-powered software solutions for video editing, document scanning, and customer service analysis.GenexineSouth Korean biopharmaceutical company developing novel biologics for cancer and rare diseases.
Yello MobileMobile media company providing a mobile business platform for shopping, media content, marketing, advertising, travel, and O2O businesses.
InscobeeA diversified South Korean company involved in telecommunications, smart grids, biopharmaceuticals, and distribution.
KineMasterA South Korean multimedia software company providing a mobile video editing application.
ANIPLUSSouth Korean media company distributing anime, K-dramas, and merchandise across Asia.
AIZENUtilizes AI and big data to transform banking processes, offering predictive tools to automate decision-making.CelimaxA skincare brand focused on effective and science-backed formulations.Com2uSSouth Korean mobile game developer and publisher known for titles like Summoners War and MLB 9 Innings.
DatabentoProvides real-time market data for financial professionals.
ENERZAiDevelops AI solutions with a focus on energy efficiency.
Illimis TherapeuticsDevelops novel biologics for neurodegenerative diseases.Impactive AIProvides AI-powered demand forecasting and predictive analytics solutions for enterprises.
LG DisplayGlobal leader in display technology, specializing in OLED and advanced panel manufacturing for various industries.
MathpressoOffers a mobile application that can answer questions from a picture.MoneybrainDeveloper of artificial intelligence and synthetic media tools.
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