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WIRobotics Funding Round

WIRobotics, based in Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, scored $68 million in investment from JB Asset Management, Company K Partners and FuturePlay.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
5/15/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$68,000,000
Round
Series B
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Robotics
Mailing Address
(Startup Incubation Center), 1600, Chungjeol-ro, Byeongcheon 208
Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 31253
South Korea
Email Address
Overview
WIRobotics is a global South Korean robotics company that develops advanced human-centered wearable robotics and humanoid platforms based on real-world movement data. Founded in June 2021 by former senior engineers from Samsung's Robotics Development Team, the company operates with the core mission of safe human-robot coexistence and enhancing independent human mobility.
Profile
WIRobotics LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
WIRobotics Company Twitter Account
Company News
WIRobotics News
Facebook
WIRobotics on Facebook
YouTube
WIRobotics on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Yong-Jae Kim
  Yong-Jae Kim LinkedIn Profile  Yong-Jae Kim Twitter Account  Yong-Jae Kim News  Yong-Jae Kim on Facebook
Chief Executive Officer
Younbaek Lee
  Younbaek Lee LinkedIn Profile  Younbaek Lee Twitter Account  Younbaek Lee News  Younbaek Lee on Facebook


 

 

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