South Korea’s startup ecosystem is booming in 2025! Now valued at $237 billion with 20 unicorns, the country is a global leader in AI, fintech, and biotech.
Backed by a massive $11.5 billion government initiative and $8.4 billion in venture capital, these startups are making waves worldwide.
Here are 10 must-watch startups and their visionary founders:
✅ Yanolja – Revolutionizing travel booking. Founder: Sujin Lee
✅ Viva Republica (Toss) – The finance super app. Founder: Hyun Seung Lee
✅ Kurly – Transforming grocery delivery. Founder: Sophie Kim (Kim Seul-ah)
✅ 두나무 (Dunamu) – Pioneering crypto exchanges. Founders: Choi Hyung-suk and Song Chi-hyung
✅ MUSINSA 무신사 – Leading the fashion marketplace. Founders: Han Mun-il and Jo Man-ho
✅ Danggeun Bookstore Market – Growing hyperlocal commerce
Founders: Gary Kim (Kim Yong-hyun) and Paul Kim (Kim Jae-hyun)
✅ Bucketplace (Ohouse) – Expanding home interiors. Founder: Lee Seung-jae
✅ Moloco – Innovating adtech with machine learning
Founder: Ikkjin Ahn
✅ (주)직방 (ZIGBANG) – Reshaping real estate platforms. Founder: Ahn Sung-woo
✅ Korea Credit Data (한국신용데이터) Data (KCD) – Empowering SMEs with fintech. Founder: Kelvin Dongho Kim
These startups are driving global innovation—from fintech and AI to e-commerce and real estate tech.
Read the full article for more insights! 🔗 Link here: https://www.nucamp.co/blog/coding-bootcamp-south-korea-kor-south-koreas-top-10-startups-that-tech-professionals-should-watch-out-for-in-2025
