Korea Investment Accelerator Selects 11 Startups for Bareun Donghaeng Cohort 7

Korea Investment Accelerator (hereinafter referred to as HanTuAC) has selected the final 11 startups to participate in 'Bareun Donghaeng Season 7,' having overcome fierce competition, and has commenced full-fledged nurturing. A staggering 600 teams applied, recording an unprecedented competition rate of 55:1 and proving the market's explosive interest. The selected companies are key players in future industries, armed with innovative technologies such as generative AI, digital healthcare, deep tech materials, sustainable solutions, and global platforms. HanTuAC plans to leverage these companies to discover new business models for the AI Transformation (AX) era and to intensively support teams with unique technological capabilities that will lead the global market. Amidst the convergence of AI, deep tech, bio, and commerce, it is a firm vision to foster companies that will change the global paradigm, extending beyond domestic boundaries. Notably, beyond mere technological prowess, these companies boast a high degree of completeness in their market entry and global expansion strategies, as well as their technological applicability. Eskimo, SconeAI, and Daytium are innovating productivity tools with AI agent and LLM-based SaaS, while Nanolattis, Waveshine Tech, and Circloe showcase unrivaled competitiveness in high-barrier areas with deep tech based on physical materials and sensors. This perfectly aligns with HanTuAC's philosophy of 'technology-centric, market realization.' B2C startups like Pixel, Newlook, and Fixup have already demonstrated their global potential by securing overseas demand or commencing exports. The 11 selected companies will receive exceptional support for six months. A comprehensive program for substantial growth is prepared, including immediate investment discussions, priority support for follow-up investments and overseas expansion through Korea Investment Financial Group's powerful global network, dedicated office space near Samseong Station, domestic and international VC mentoring, and global demo days and IR sessions. Baek Yeo-hyun, CEO of HanTuAC, stated his aspirations: "We will discover technology-centric startups that will create inflection points in industries amidst the AI transformation trend, and strategically foster teams that simultaneously design technology, market, and global strategies."