Chatbot Aggregator Wrtn Secures Funding in Korea´s AI Sector

Wrtn, a South Korean startup, raises significant investment amidst growing Artificial Intelligence interest.

Wrtn Technologies Inc., a South Korean startup, secured 83 billion won from investors, including Goodwater Capital. This reflects the increasing investment momentum in Korea´s Artificial Intelligence sector since the rise of platforms like ChatGPT.

Founded in 2021, Wrtn offers an Artificial Intelligence platform aimed at aggregating chatbot technologies. The recent funding arrives as an extension of previous investments, with existing backers such as BRV Capital Management and Capstone Partners contributing to the raised total of 108 billion won.

This influx of capital is part of a wider trend where South Korean startups focusing on emerging technologies, especially in Artificial Intelligence, are receiving substantial financial attention. It underscores the growing recognition and expansion potential within the AI solutions market in Asia.

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