SYU, a Busan, South Korea–based AI-driven business automation startup, has raised KRW 800 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Sunbo Angel Partners and Series Ventures.
Sunbo Angel Partners is a venture capital and accelerator firm specializing in high-impact deep-tech investments across sectors such as green energy, biotechnology, and robotics. Headquartered in Busan, with strategic offices in Singapore and Berlin, the firm leverages its industrial roots to bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing and modern technology startups.
Series Ventures is a South Korean venture capital firm and accelerator that focuses on nurturing early-stage startups within the southeastern regional ecosystem, including Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam. Established in 2017, the firm primarily invests in pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages. Series Ventures has made direct investments totaling approximately KRW 25 billion across more than 80 companies.
SYU Use of Funds
The funding will support the expansion of industry-specific templates, R&D for core automation functions, development of connectors and APIs, and phased entry into global markets.
About SYU
SYU is a business support and technology company that provides an AI-driven business automation platform. The platform uses artificial intelligence to interpret human-sent messages and automatically generate the records and workflows required for daily operations. SYU’s offerings also include strategic purchasing consulting, global procurement management services, and customized management support solutions. Headquartered in Busan, South Korea, SYU's platform is designed for broad range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, distribution, and services.
Funding Details
Company: SYU Co., Ltd.
Raised: ₩800.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investors: Sunbo Angel Partners, Series Ventures
Company Website: https://www.esyu.co.kr/
Software Category: AI-driven business automation platform
Source: https://wowtale.net/2026/01/15/253296/