RootFinders Wins 10th Gongmyeongjeon Startup Investment Competition

Rootfinders, a startup that innovates digital accessibility for the visually impaired, recently won the 10th Gongmyeongjeon startup investment competition with overwhelming support from investors. It was a moment where their journey, which embodies social value beyond mere technology, shone brightly. Gongmyeongjeon, hosted by Gongmyeong Partners, is a unique participatory program where hundreds of individual investors directly listen to startup presentations and select investment targets through voting. This season, in particular, was specialized in the ESG sector, undergoing a strict multi-stage verification process for approximately three months. Throughout this process, Rootfinders received high evaluations for its technological completeness and its potential to realize social value for the visually impaired. At the core of Rootfinders is 'EasyPlus,' a multimedia platform exclusively for the visually impaired, featuring 'Noiseless AI' technology. This platform intelligently filters out unnecessary pop-ups, images, and advertisements on webpages or within documents, helping the visually impaired focus solely on essential information. It has been recognized as an innovative solution that dramatically improves digital content accessibility and information retrieval independence for the visually impaired. Web surfing is no longer a frustrating experience but rather a free and proactive activity. Oh Sang-hoon, CEO of Gongmyeong Partners, highly praised Rootfinders, stating that they showcased "innovative accessibility technology designed with real users at its core, going beyond simple assistive technology," and are a team equipped with technology, social value, marketability, and global scalability. This clearly demonstrates why they garnered the empathy and choice of numerous investors. Kim Jong-guk, CEO of Rootfinders, stated that this award was more than just a prize; it was a "meaningful journey where they could communicate with actual investors and extensively validate their business direction." His ambition to accelerate the expansion of their solution areas and enter the global market to create a "society without digital exclusion" makes us look forward to Rootfinders' future path. Rootfinders, having already secured seed investment from impact investors and thus recognized for its technology and growth potential, building upon this Gongmyeongjeon victory, we support their continued innovation so that more people can enjoy freedom in the digital world.