Innovation Forest, 4th Anniversary AI Platform 2.0 Release

## Hyeoksinui Sup Announces Evolution to '2.0' to Lead the AI Era, Marking its 4th Anniversary! 'Hyeoksinui Sup', a domestic startup growth analysis platform, has published the "Hyeoksinui Sup 2.0" report, newly born amidst the AI technology revolution, to commemorate its 4th service launch anniversary. This report enhances the platform's analytical capabilities through the introduction of AI technology and unprecedented data expansion, proposes future growth directions, and presents new indicators for the startup ecosystem. Recently, the startup investment market has been experiencing a strong AI boom. According to Hyeoksinui Sup data, the proportion of the AI sector in the total domestic startup investment, which was 27.9% in 2024, soared to an astonishing 31.7% as of August 2025, establishing itself as a core driving force. Hyeoksinui Sup quickly detected these market changes and fully integrated AI technology into the platform's core collection and analysis systems. As a result, it successfully launched the much-enhanced 'Hyeoksinui Sup 2.0' on July 31st. Hyeoksinui Sup 2.0 not only strengthened its capability to provide in-depth insights using AI but also overwhelmingly expanded the depth and breadth of information by adding vast data items such as estimated corporate value, DUV (Data Usage Value), weekly consumer transaction data, R&D project performance history, and Public Procurement Service bid award details, which enable a multifaceted evaluation of a startup's growth and value. The platform's growth has also been remarkable. The number of Hyeoksinui Sup members, which was approximately 16,000 in 2022, exceeded 100,000 as of the end of October 2025, demonstrating steep growth. To date, it has accumulated information on over 13,000 domestic startups and vast data amounting to approximately 5 million entries, establishing itself as the largest startup data hub in Korea. The fact that over 80% of industry experts, including those in startup investment and nurturing, utilize the Hyeoksinui Sup platform clearly demonstrates its reliability and influence. Hyeoksinui Sup does not stop here but presents a vision for the future. In the future, starting with 'AI Search functionality' based on generative AI, an 'AI-based IR Analysis Solution' that analyzes founders' IR materials and supports investment matching, and a 'PathFinder Solution' that precisely connects global technology trends with domestic startups will be sequentially introduced. Furthermore, in line with the introduction of unlisted stock exchanges and BDCs (Business Development Companies/collective investment vehicles for corporate growth), it plans to serve as a core platform for startup information and lead the revitalization of the domestic startup ecosystem. Hong Kyung-pyo, CEO of Hyeoksinui Sup, stated, "Through the introduction of AI technology and data expansion in Hyeoksinui Sup 2.0, we have innovatively strengthened the platform's analytical capabilities." He further expressed his ambition that "we will continue to evolve into a core business platform that supports all decision-making within the startup ecosystem." Hyeoksinui Sup, in the AI era, will promote the growth of startups, enhance investment efficiency, and evolve into a unique platform that contributes to the overall development of the domestic startup ecosystem.