NAVER Partners with Brookfield and NVIDIA to Expand Korea's National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea's sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts. Announced during Korea President Jae My...
NAVER D2SF Invests in AIM Intelligence, an AI Security Startup
- Rising AI adoption drives growing security risks, making AI security essential infrastructure - End-to-end AI security solutions spanning attack, validation, and control, backed by frontier research and publications - NAVER D2SF discovered the team through its campus startup competition and ...
NAVER D2SF Invests in Clone Labs, an AI Startup That Predicts User Intent and Decisions
- Developing a "User Model" that records and accumulates users' computer and agent usage patterns in real time to predict next actions - NAVER D2SF continues to back founders identifying new opportunities emerging from the AI paradigm shift SEONGNAM, South Korea, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAV...
NAVER D2SF Makes Follow-On Investment in Nuvilab, AI Nutrition Analytics Startup
SEONGNAM, South Korea, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF, the corporate venture capital arm of NAVER, has made a follow-on investment in Nuvilab, an AI-powered nutrition analytics healthcare startup. Following its seed investment shortly after the company's founding in 2021, NAVER D2SF ha...
NAVER D2SF Makes Follow-On Investment in Soundable Health, an AI-Driven Health Tech Startup Scaling in the U.S. Market
SEOUL, South Korea, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF, the corporate venture capital arm of NAVER, has made a follow-on investment in Soundable Health, a health tech startup leveraging AI-powered acoustic analysis to enable clinical-grade diagnostics through everyday devices. Having parti...
NAVER D2SF Invests in Anyware Robotics, a Physical AI Startup Starting from Logistics Automation
* Focused on automating labor-intensive tasks including truck unloading and palletizing * Strategic partnerships with industry titans like FANUC and Saddle Creek * Led by veterans with extensive expertise in Physical AI R&D and commercialization SEOUL, South Korea, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire...
NAVER D2SF Invests in Physical AI Startup 'Khameleon'
* Developing housekeeping-focused robots for North American hotels, capable of ultra-low-latency control across diverse network environments * Verified market demand in the U.S. and China; restroom-cleaning prototype to begin on-site testing in Q2 2026 * Founding team brings extensive experi...
NAVER D2SF Invests in AI Workflow Automation Platform 'CNAPS.AI'
- Optimized for multi-AI model environments, creating the most efficient workflows using the latest AI models - Pursuing intelligence mapping for automatic generation of optimal workflows by connecting and combining AI models SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF, NAVER's i...
NAVER D2SF Invests in Sorcerics, an Ambient AI Startup Developing Autonomous AI Home Solutions
-Advances smart homes through Ambient AI that understands user context and delivers proactive services -Leverages a single camera and proprietary on-device LLMs to enhance privacy protection and product competitiveness -Targets the North American smart home market with a global product launch p...
NAVER D2SF-backed Nota AI Lists on KOSDAQ, Embarking on Global Expansion in AI Model Compression and Optimization
* Successfully listed on KOSDAQ with unique competitiveness for AI lightweighting and optimization technology * Driving rapid annual revenue growth through collaborations with global leaders including NVIDIA, Samsung Electronics, and Qualcomm * Focusing post-IPO efforts on developing a n...
NAVER D2SF Invests in GravityLabs, a Healthcare Startup Helping Users Build Healthy Habits
- Operates "MoneyWalk", a global healthcare platform achieving more than 30 minutes of daily user engagement - Records 40% of users from overseas markets, aiming to leverage rich health data for the CRO sector - NAVER D2SF has been an early investor in healthcare startups since 2017, with expec...
NAVER CEO Choi Soo-yeon Appointed to UN Global Compact Board of Directors, Strengthening International Partnerships for "AI Governance"
- CEO Choi recognized for her leadership in global dialogues and cooperation to advance safe AI development and establish a digital ecosystem - Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, said, "CEOChoi Soo-yeon's global leadership and deep expertise will be a great asset ...
NAVER D2SF Invests in Podonos, a Voice AI Model Evaluation Startup Based in North America
- Amid the rapid proliferation of AI models, Podonos addresses growing demand for performance evaluation and validation, especially in the voice AI domain - Provides comprehensive testing of pronunciation, emotion, noise tolerance, and persona alignment for both AI model developers and service pr...
NAVER Expands Startup Investments in Silicon Valley with the Planned Establishment of NAVER Ventures
- Key executives, including Founder Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon, engage in discussions with the local startup ecosystem - The new investment initiative will focus on investing in promising startups inNorth America, starting with video AI startup 'TwelveLabs' - NAVER has a strong track record...
NAVER D2SF Invests in Virtual IP and Content Startup "SCON"
- Possesses specialized content planning and production capabilities for virtual IP … Currently pursuing both IP development/planning and B2B solutions business - Has debuted the largest number of virtual characters in Korea based on strong technical expertise and industry know-how - Expects syne...
NAVER D2SF Makes Follow-On Investment in AI-Based Real-Time Motion Capture Startup "MOVIN"
* MOVIN pioneers the integration of LiDAR sensors into 3D motion capture technology, a world first, achieving high-quality, low-cost 3D motion capture * Expands into the North American market with "MOVIN TRACIN" motion capture solution, showcasing its technological competitiveness at GDC 2025...
NAVER D2SF Invests in Game Production AI Startup "Anchor Node"
- Developing automated solutions for game production based on generative AI, automatically generating visual elements such as graphics and motion - Proven technology and business value through their own games, with a 95% reduction in production costs and 1.25 million downloads, demonstrating gam...
Gaudio Lab Returns to SXSW with an Immersive "Audio-Driven Campsite" Experience
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaudio Lab, a leading innovator in AI-powered audio and spatial sound technology, will return to SXSW 2025, unveiling an immersive "audio-driven campsite" experience. This marks the company's second consecutive year at SXSW, reinforcing its position as...
NAVER D2SF Invests in AI-Powered Autonomous Driving Startup "whereable.ai"
- Plug-and-play autonomous driving solution enabling immediate operation in any environment - Founded by the cofounders of ThorDrive, an autonomous vehicle startup… Secured the Incheon Airport project within just 4 months after its founding - NAVER D2SF to continue fostering collaboration opport...
NAVER D2SF-Backed PranaQ® Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for TipTraQ, an AI-Enabled Home Sleep Apnea Test
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PranaQ, backed by NAVER D2SF continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered healthcare solutions. NAVER D2SF, NAVER's corporate venturing arm, actively collaborates with startups to drive innovation and sustainable growth. This investment undersco...
