Emerging Market Disruptors

Every day at 8:40 AM, the YouTube program 'Startup Morning Coffee,' hosted by CEO Jeon Hwa-sung, meets viewers live on the 'Jeon Hwa-sung's CNTV' channel, deeply illuminating the core competencies and market potential of promising startups. In particular, active communication through live comments serves as a valuable platform for information exchange for those interested in the startup ecosystem. The company that garnered attention in this broadcast was 'Almond&Co.' Almond&Co. is an innovative company that develops AI beauty devices for skin diagnosis based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, providing personalized skincare solutions. By precisely diagnosing skin through the AI device and offering a curation service that recommends optimal cosmetics based on the results, users can minimize side effects and maximize effectiveness. Notably, the self-diagnosis and pre- and post-use tracking features utilizing daily skincare data are opening new horizons for personalized beauty experiences. Currently, Almond&Co. is accelerating its growth through CNTTech's IBK Changgong support program. Almond&Co.'s core competitiveness lies in its 'medical-level skin diagnosis technology.' It precisely classifies skin conditions measured by the AI device into 16 types, proposing customized solutions, and boasts technological scalability covering all skin concerns, from moisturizing to acne care. With the powerful competitiveness of K-beauty as a stepping stone, it has an ambitious vision to lead the popularization of the home-use beauty device market, which is predicted to grow to a size of 300 trillion won by 2030. CEO Jeon Hwa-sung expressed deep admiration for Almond&Co.'s rapid growth. Following 900 million won in sales in 2025, it is continuing its explosive growth, setting this year's target revenue at 4 billion won. In particular, the founding team, comprised of experts with extensive experience in the electronic medical device field, serves as a strong foundation for Almond&Co. It aims for business expansion encompassing all three areas: personal devices, functional cosmetics, and medical devices for hospitals, and is expected to lead a new era of personalized skincare through AI beauty technology.