South Korean AI Startup Superb AI Raises $10.2M, Plans Public Listing by 2026

October 24, 2024
South Korean AI Startup Superb AI Raises $10.2M, Plans Public Listing by 2026
  • Superb AI, a South Korean startup specializing in AI technology, has successfully raised $10.2 million in a Series C funding round, led by Doosan Group.

  • This latest funding round brings the company's total capital raised to approximately $37 million.

  • Hyunsoo Kim, the CEO and cofounder, intends to utilize the funds for working capital as the company gears up for a public listing planned for 2026.

  • Founded in 2018, Superb AI offers a range of tools for data collection, curation, labeling, model building, and deployment, with a primary focus on computer vision.

  • The startup has established a strong customer base, boasting over 100 clients, including industry giants such as Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, and Toyota.

  • Superb AI's collaboration with Hyundai Motor is expected to enhance its self-driving technology, while Samsung could leverage the startup's AI advancements for its smartphones.

  • To improve its AI models, Superb AI plans to utilize Nvidia's GPU chips for training and is exploring additional chip options for deployment.

  • Doosan Investments, the lead investor in this funding round, is part of a larger conglomerate that operates in various sectors, including robotics and nuclear components.

  • Other notable investors in this funding round include Hyundai Motor, Samsung Next, Kakao Investment, KT Investment, and Premier Partners.

  • KT Investment has been a consistent supporter of Superb AI since its seed round in 2019, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the startup.

  • Despite a slowdown in global venture capital, Superb AI's ability to attract significant funding underscores the growing landscape of AI startups in South Korea.

  • In response to increasing security concerns, Superb AI is set to launch an on-premise version of its AI tools next month.

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