SaaS startups in South Korea
There are 1,193 SaaS startups in South Korea which include JANDI, 42dot Technologies, CLO Virtual Fashion, TagHive, Channel Talk. Out of these, 388 startups are funded, with 142 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 68 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Seoul National University, Wharton School and Carnegie Mellon University.
Here is the list of top SaaS startups in South Korea
1. JANDI
Cloud-based enterprise collaboration platform for team messaging. It allows teams to collaborate, communicate and connect teams, share files, manage feedback and create chat rooms for different teams based on location and topics. It enables users to manage team storage for files and documents & manage settings for check boards, charts and bulletin boards.
Key facts about JANDI
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Seoul (South Korea)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $25.8M
- Investors: SBVA, Qualcomm Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 18, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 1,217 Competitors
42dot provides a cloud-enabled mobility platform for autonomous transportation services. It develops UMOS which is a mobility and logistics platform that integrates services like e-hailing, fleet management, demand-responsive transport, logistics, and more. It offers solutions for self-driving ground and airborne vehicles. UMOS Algorithm determines traffic flow and optimizes control for routing and dispatching of fleets, UMOS Map gathers lane-level data and real-time traffic data to enable autonomous vehicles to recognize the surroundings. Also, UMOS Network integrates various transportation services to get accessible by users in a single platform and UMOS Connect enables people to manage and access various services like accommodation, food, entertainment, and more.
Key facts about 42dot Technologies
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: South Korea
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $130M
- Investors: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 02, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
Provider of 3D garment visualization and design software for fashion businesses. The software is used to design and create apparel with 3D technology, reducing the lead time. The input is 3D body form – avatar, body scan, or dress form which is used to create patterns, design, and fit. The apparel then can be simulated and visualizations of variations can be created.
Key facts about CLO Virtual Fashion
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Seoul (South Korea)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $34M
- Investors: Epic Games, Atinum Investment and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Dec 16, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?

4. TagHive
Provider of AI-powered, Bluetooth clicker-based educational solutions for students and teachers. The company offers tools for personalized learning, real-time assessments, and performance tracking. These solutions aim to enhance engagement and provide insights for educators and administrators. The platform provides resources such as assessment questions, concept cards, and videos.
Key facts about TagHive
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Seoul (South Korea)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $2.5M
- Investors: Forest Partners, Samsung Venture Investment and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 21, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 812 Competitors

5. Channel Talk
AI and SaaS-based customer relationship management solutions for online retailers. The platform supports retailers to capture customers. Its solution tracks the customer identity, and duration of visit, and drops in messages offering them product recommendations, deals, and more. It manages customer conversations and customers by segmenting them into groups.
Key facts about Channel Talk
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Seoul (South Korea)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $17.1M
- Investors: Atinum Investment, KDDI Open Innovation Fund and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 24, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 58 of 5,507 Competitors
