FuturePlay

FuturePlay is an accelerator and early-stage investor based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in deep tech startups. Established in 2014, the firm has invested in 55 companies, primarily in South Korea, with a significant portion also based in the United States. FuturePlay is expanding its focus to Southeast Asia, targeting markets such as Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The firm operates two main acceleration programs: TechUP, an annual company-building initiative for deep tech engineers, and TechUP+, a co-acceleration program developed in partnership with major enterprises tailored to specific industries like beauty and energy. FuturePlay is backed by global corporations, including CISCO and LG, and has invested across various sectors, including robotics, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and fintech.

Choi Jae-woong

Director

Yongsuk ku

Senior Associate

Kwon Oh-hyung

Partner

Past deals in Computer Vision

TIDEPOOL

Seed Round in 2025
Tidepool is a developer of an innovative fish and feed monitoring platform that leverages computer vision technology to enhance fish farming practices. With a focus on quantifying fish growth and behavior, Tidepool's solution simplifies labor-intensive tasks such as sampling, feeding, and health diagnostics. The platform offers remote monitoring and health assessment capabilities, providing farmers with valuable insights that enable data-driven decision-making. Tidepool has established over ten partnerships, including collaborations with significant entities like GS E&C and various government organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. Notably, the technology boasts an accuracy rate of over 90% in estimating the weight of live fish in water, aiming to optimize feeding and improve overall fish health.

AIDIN ROBOTICS

Series B in 2024
AIDIN ROBOTICS is a developer of AI-driven sensors and robotic systems.

ROBOS

Series A in 2024
Robos is a robotics company that specializes in developing and operating a hybrid robot system. This system combines self-developed biomaterial machine vision technology with robotics, enabling it to evaluate biological object vision data using Lidar Vision and Open CV-based Object Detection. The company aims to provide core services to various industries, including manufacturing, food, and medical, by offering robot product hardware and software development, robot-applied system design, and custom design services. Through these services, Robos helps businesses improve productivity and efficiency by providing access to advanced robotics technology.

CLE

Seed Round in 2023
CLE specializes in developing software and technology solutions for factory automation and artificial intelligence applications. The company offers advanced vision cameras that enable machines to perceive and interpret their surroundings similarly to humans, utilizing images captured by these cameras. In addition to its imaging technology, CLE provides services such as scanning, 3D reconstruction, and modeling, which can be applied in various sectors, including the metaverse. By integrating these capabilities, CLE delivers innovative tools that enhance operational efficiency and support the creation of virtual assets and human modeling services.

Addd

Series A in 2023
ADDD operates a marketing platform that utilizes AI technology to enhance both online and offline advertising. The company specializes in analyzing outdoor video data to assess the demographics, including gender and age, of passersby, as well as their awareness and interest in advertisements. This real-time analysis is conducted through vision sensor cameras, which ensure data privacy by transmitting information directly to clients. Additionally, ADDD's platform optimizes media recommendations for advertisers, measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and automating the delivery of advertisements based on time and location. Through deep learning and art collaboration products, ADDD also provides clients with curated services that align with their specified budget for artwork.

Addd

Series A in 2023
ADDD operates a marketing platform that utilizes AI technology to enhance both online and offline advertising. The company specializes in analyzing outdoor video data to assess the demographics, including gender and age, of passersby, as well as their awareness and interest in advertisements. This real-time analysis is conducted through vision sensor cameras, which ensure data privacy by transmitting information directly to clients. Additionally, ADDD's platform optimizes media recommendations for advertisers, measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and automating the delivery of advertisements based on time and location. Through deep learning and art collaboration products, ADDD also provides clients with curated services that align with their specified budget for artwork.

Navifra

Seed Round in 2023
Navifra specializes in autonomous logistics solutions, focusing on self-driving robots and an integrated control system for managing multiple robotic units. The company aims to revolutionize logistics by transitioning operations from human labor to robotic automation. Its software enables fully autonomous driving by being installed on existing automated guided vehicles, offering a control tower solution that facilitates the coordination of diverse robots in various work environments. This system requires minimal sensors and leverages accumulated customer data and advanced algorithms to enhance operational efficiency.

Multiple Eye

Seed Round in 2023
Multiple Eye provides image-based omnidirectional distance measurement and environment recognition technology services for mobile robots.

CLE

Seed Round in 2022
CLE specializes in developing software and technology solutions for factory automation and artificial intelligence applications. The company offers advanced vision cameras that enable machines to perceive and interpret their surroundings similarly to humans, utilizing images captured by these cameras. In addition to its imaging technology, CLE provides services such as scanning, 3D reconstruction, and modeling, which can be applied in various sectors, including the metaverse. By integrating these capabilities, CLE delivers innovative tools that enhance operational efficiency and support the creation of virtual assets and human modeling services.

Seoul Robotics

Series B in 2022
Seoul Robotics specializes in developing advanced Lidar perception software and 3D computer vision devices aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart city applications. The company’s technology enables these systems to detect, classify, track, and predict the behavior of various targets and objects within their environment. By integrating sophisticated sensors and platforms, Seoul Robotics facilitates a deeper understanding of surroundings for self-driving cars and autonomous robots, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient navigation and operation in complex settings.

AIDIN ROBOTICS

Series A in 2022
AIDIN ROBOTICS is a developer of AI-driven sensors and robotic systems.

May-I

Seed Round in 2022
May-I is a technology startup focused on creating advanced human tracking solutions utilizing machine learning techniques. The company has developed an online platform that leverages image analysis artificial intelligence, specifically designed to analyze CCTV footage from existing retail environments without the need for additional hardware. This video analysis AI enables retailers to gain insights into store visitors and effectively manage product inventory. By offering video-based offline visitor analysis services, May-I empowers clients to enhance their operational efficiency and improve customer engagement through data-driven decision-making.

Addd

Seed Round in 2021
ADDD operates a marketing platform that utilizes AI technology to enhance both online and offline advertising. The company specializes in analyzing outdoor video data to assess the demographics, including gender and age, of passersby, as well as their awareness and interest in advertisements. This real-time analysis is conducted through vision sensor cameras, which ensure data privacy by transmitting information directly to clients. Additionally, ADDD's platform optimizes media recommendations for advertisers, measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and automating the delivery of advertisements based on time and location. Through deep learning and art collaboration products, ADDD also provides clients with curated services that align with their specified budget for artwork.

DOGU

Seed Round in 2021
DOGU specializes in the development of autonomous self-driving robots designed for use in various environments, both indoors and outdoors. The company focuses on creating its own designs, hardware, and software to enhance customer experiences tailored to specific client needs. DOGU integrates advanced technologies such as location recognition and environment recognition to enable its robots to navigate effectively in diverse settings. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, DOGU aims to provide innovative solutions that meet the growing demand for automation in various industries.

Kaier

Seed Round in 2020
Kaier is a technology company focused on developing advanced visual anomaly detection techniques utilizing deep learning technology. The company specializes in manufacturing and logistics, offering solutions that enhance decision-making and work processes across various industries. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Kaier analyzes images, videos, and large datasets to provide clients with effective optimization tools. The firm is dedicated to accumulating and refining the latest AI technology to support its clients in achieving their operational goals.

AIDIN ROBOTICS

Seed Round in 2020
AIDIN ROBOTICS is a developer of AI-driven sensors and robotic systems.

Multiple Eye

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Multiple Eye provides image-based omnidirectional distance measurement and environment recognition technology services for mobile robots.

Seoul Robotics

Series A in 2020
Seoul Robotics specializes in developing advanced Lidar perception software and 3D computer vision devices aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart city applications. The company’s technology enables these systems to detect, classify, track, and predict the behavior of various targets and objects within their environment. By integrating sophisticated sensors and platforms, Seoul Robotics facilitates a deeper understanding of surroundings for self-driving cars and autonomous robots, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient navigation and operation in complex settings.

DOGU

Seed Round in 2020
DOGU specializes in the development of autonomous self-driving robots designed for use in various environments, both indoors and outdoors. The company focuses on creating its own designs, hardware, and software to enhance customer experiences tailored to specific client needs. DOGU integrates advanced technologies such as location recognition and environment recognition to enable its robots to navigate effectively in diverse settings. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, DOGU aims to provide innovative solutions that meet the growing demand for automation in various industries.

Deeping Source

Series A in 2020
Deeping Source Inc is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in data anonymization. Its core technology effectively removes personally identifiable information (PII) from images and videos while maintaining the data's usability for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company holds global patents in this area and has developed two primary AI products. The first is an AI video analytics solution that leverages anonymized CCTV footage to provide insights into visitor behavior in retail environments and exhibition centers. The second product supports autonomous driving AI by enabling the collection of vast amounts of real-world image and video data without breaching privacy regulations. By utilizing its anonymization technology, Deeping Source allows companies to gather and utilize sensitive data securely, facilitating compliance with privacy laws such as GDPR while enhancing data-driven decision-making.

May-I

Pre Seed Round in 2019
May-I is a technology startup focused on creating advanced human tracking solutions utilizing machine learning techniques. The company has developed an online platform that leverages image analysis artificial intelligence, specifically designed to analyze CCTV footage from existing retail environments without the need for additional hardware. This video analysis AI enables retailers to gain insights into store visitors and effectively manage product inventory. By offering video-based offline visitor analysis services, May-I empowers clients to enhance their operational efficiency and improve customer engagement through data-driven decision-making.

Seoul Robotics

Venture Round in 2018
Seoul Robotics specializes in developing advanced Lidar perception software and 3D computer vision devices aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart city applications. The company’s technology enables these systems to detect, classify, track, and predict the behavior of various targets and objects within their environment. By integrating sophisticated sensors and platforms, Seoul Robotics facilitates a deeper understanding of surroundings for self-driving cars and autonomous robots, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient navigation and operation in complex settings.

Seoul Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Seoul Robotics specializes in developing advanced Lidar perception software and 3D computer vision devices aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart city applications. The company’s technology enables these systems to detect, classify, track, and predict the behavior of various targets and objects within their environment. By integrating sophisticated sensors and platforms, Seoul Robotics facilitates a deeper understanding of surroundings for self-driving cars and autonomous robots, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient navigation and operation in complex settings.

SOS Lab

Series A in 2018
SOS Lab is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of LiDAR technology, which utilizes lasers to measure distances and shapes in the surrounding environment. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for self-driving vehicles, featuring its hybrid LiDAR system, the SL-1, which merges motor scanning systems with solid-state MEMS mirrors. This system aims to reduce costs and enhance accessibility in the autonomous vehicle market. In addition to the SL-1, SOS Lab offers the GL-3 for factory automation and robotics, and the TL-3 for security applications. The company is also advancing its technology by integrating hardware sensors with AI-based object recognition, leveraging 3D point cloud data for improved tracking and recognition. To further its mission, SOS Lab collaborates with partners in the automotive electronics sector and global semiconductor companies, with R&D centers in Seoul and Gwangju and business operations in Silicon Valley to expand its presence in the global self-driving and advanced driver-assistance systems markets.

SOS Lab

Seed Round in 2017
SOS Lab is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of LiDAR technology, which utilizes lasers to measure distances and shapes in the surrounding environment. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for self-driving vehicles, featuring its hybrid LiDAR system, the SL-1, which merges motor scanning systems with solid-state MEMS mirrors. This system aims to reduce costs and enhance accessibility in the autonomous vehicle market. In addition to the SL-1, SOS Lab offers the GL-3 for factory automation and robotics, and the TL-3 for security applications. The company is also advancing its technology by integrating hardware sensors with AI-based object recognition, leveraging 3D point cloud data for improved tracking and recognition. To further its mission, SOS Lab collaborates with partners in the automotive electronics sector and global semiconductor companies, with R&D centers in Seoul and Gwangju and business operations in Silicon Valley to expand its presence in the global self-driving and advanced driver-assistance systems markets.
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