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 Navigation and Mapping

Multiple Eye

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

IPIN LABS

Pre Seed Round in 2023
iPin Labs specializes in providing an AI-driven indoor positioning solution that emphasizes high precision and low cost. The company has developed innovative location tracking software that leverages deep learning technology to enhance indoor navigation. Its unique approach eliminates the need for additional infrastructure by utilizing existing hardware, such as the inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors found on mobile devices and existing WiFi access points. This integration allows for improved positioning accuracy by combining pedestrian experiment data, IMU data, and WiFi fingerprint data. Through these advancements, iPin Labs aims to transform indoor location tracking, making it more accessible and efficient.

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.

Neubility

Series A in 2022
Neubility is a company focused on transforming the delivery industry through the use of self-driving delivery robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, the company utilizes advanced vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to operate autonomous delivery robots. This innovation aims to address the challenges of last-mile delivery, particularly in densely populated urban areas, by providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses and consumers alike. Neubility's robots perform deliveries without human intervention, thereby redefining urban logistics and enhancing the efficiency of parcel delivery services.

Neubility

Seed Round in 2020
Neubility is a company focused on transforming the delivery industry through the use of self-driving delivery robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, the company utilizes advanced vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to operate autonomous delivery robots. This innovation aims to address the challenges of last-mile delivery, particularly in densely populated urban areas, by providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses and consumers alike. Neubility's robots perform deliveries without human intervention, thereby redefining urban logistics and enhancing the efficiency of parcel delivery services.

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.

Neubility

Seed Round in 2019
Neubility is a company focused on transforming the delivery industry through the use of self-driving delivery robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, the company utilizes advanced vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to operate autonomous delivery robots. This innovation aims to address the challenges of last-mile delivery, particularly in densely populated urban areas, by providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses and consumers alike. Neubility's robots perform deliveries without human intervention, thereby redefining urban logistics and enhancing the efficiency of parcel delivery services.

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.
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