[Korean Startup Weekly News #141] Samsung, LG & Bass Ventures Back Four Overseas Deals in One Week - WOWTALE
Summary
This roundup highlights four Korean investors backing overseas startups in robotics, AI infrastructure, battery technology, and robot foundation models. Samsung Next joined rounds for Eka Robotics and Daytona, LG Technology Ventures invested in Peak Energy, and Bass Ventures backed Dream Labs. The piece also covers several Korean startups expanding into China, Japan, Singapore, and Southeast Asia through partnerships and enterprise contracts. It then notes Kakao's product and platform moves, plus new public-sector venture support programs and startup-city initiatives in Korea.
Funding
Amount
$150.0M
Total raised
Date
October 25, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
LG Technology Ventures
Lead investors
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