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Best Energy Tech Companies in Seoul, South Korea

The 76 best Energy Tech companies in Seoul, South Korea in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: SK On.

76companies tracked
$2.1Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
24have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · ENERGY TECH × SEOUL

Our analysis of 287 Energy Tech companies

$109.4b in tracked funding; 82% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

287companies analysed
82%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
32unicorns
2018median founding year

Ranked: Best Energy Tech companies in Seoul

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFounderTech stackWeb popularityPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Alpaca
App-based electric bike rental platform
——8Suyoung Jeong
CEO
Amazon Web Serviceslit-htmllit-element+8Top 50M——
2ArcticPod
Developer of thermostat
———Leif Zars II
Co-Founder
————
3Battery Fly
Provider of battery analytics
———Sungwon Park
Founder & CEO
————
4Bird Korea
Provider of electric kick-scooter rental services
———Travis VanderZanden
Founder & CEO
————
5Broogs
Developing connected lamp for bed side table
———Kyoungsu Kim
CEO
————
6Central Control
Manufacturer of smart lighting control products
———Rick Bruner
Co-Founder & CEO
————
7Chain Lightning
Provider of charging solutions for EVs
———Sungsu Jang
Founder & CEO
————
8d.throne
D.Throne sells electric cars and electric trains for children.
——53—ImwebSentryFroala Editor+24Top 10M4 patents
Integrated rear steering and safety bracket systems for electric children's vehicles
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Top 12 Energy Tech companies in Seoul

#1
Series A · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2017 · 49 employees
$12.1Mraised
▾

Provider of LTO battery technology for renewable energy solutions. It offers lithium titanate batteries for power source management. It also offers to build and operate large-scale renewable energy plants and develop battery technologies.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Series A$1.5M
  • Nov 2021Series A$8.4M
  • Seed$3.7M
Founders & team
Scott BangCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
KB Investment, Hana Financial Group, SL Investment, Welixcapital, Titanvolt Solutions, Coolidge Corner Investment
#2
Series E · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2021 · 2889 employees
$1.7Braised
▾

Provider of energy and chemical products, including batteries and lubricants. The organization focuses on battery business, alongside exploration and production. It offers a range of products, including petrochemicals, plastics, and performance materials. The business is structured around several core divisions, each specializing in different aspects of the energy, chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 29k LinkedIn followers — 20.9% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2023Series E$100M
  • Jun 2023Series E$400M
  • May 2023Series E$944M
  • Mar 2023Series D$289.3M
Founders & team
Jee Dong SeobCEO
Investors
EastBridge Partners, Korea Investment Holdings, Hillhouse, MBK Partners, Alahlicapital
Tech stack
Google AnalyticsJquery
#3
Series A · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2016 · 42 employees
$70.6Mraised
▾

App-based platform offering charge point locater services. The company offers mobile application EV infra which provides information on electric vehicle charging points, Soodal offers information on hydrogen vehicle charging stations. Also, it offers in-app payments for charging. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS platforms.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2024Series A$3.6M
  • Jan 2022Series A$67M
Founders & team
Yong ParkCEO
Investors
Partners Investment, Friend, NH Venture Investment, Korea Technology Finance, Small & Medium Business, Hyundai Motor Company
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesGsapJsdelivrMicrosoft 365
#4
Series A · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2021 · 14 employees
$4.8Mraised
▾

Provider of an app-based platform to EV charging stations. It users the users to check the nearest charging station in real time by choosing the charging type and operating organization. The platform offers other features like on demand charging solutions, integrated payment, vehicle management, community platform, etc. Mobile applications are available for android and iOS users.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2024Series A$2.2M
  • 2022Seed$2.4M
Founders & team
Ye-chan YoonCEO
Investors
Woori Bank, Korea Technology Finance
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAxiosBootstrapCdnjsCloudflare
#5
Series B · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2012 · 59 employees
$46.9Mraised
▾

Operators of electric vehicle charging stations. The company offers electric vehicle charging solutions for individuals and businesses. It offers hardware and software-enabled solution it offers plug-in charging devices and offers mobile applications for users to find charge stations in the vicinity. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS platforms.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2023Series B$38.6M
  • Jan 2022Series A$8.3M
Investors
SK Networks, KBD Capital, DSC Investment, HB Investment, Industrial Bank of Korea, L&S Venture Capital
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesJsdelivrKakaoNaver Maps
#6
Series C · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2011 · 37 employees
$22.7Mraised
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Developer of Sensors, smart trash bins, and analytics software for waste management. The offered products are an ultrasonic waste fill-level sensor to monitor solid & liquid waste in the containers and GPS location tracking of bins, a solar-powered trash compactor LED backlights, LCD panel, graphics wrap and wifi routers, a cloud platform to collect data from sensors, and compactors to monitor waste collection operations, optimize waste collection routes and costs.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2023Series C$11.7M
  • Sep 2021Series B$11M
Founders & team
Sean GwonCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
DS, OpenWaterINV, BSK Investment, YG Investment, LB Investment, SV INVESTMENT
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerAws Certificate ManagerBabelCore-Js
#7
Public · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2020 · 11080 employees
$2.8Mraised
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Manufacturer of advanced batteries for automotive, mobility, IT, and ESS applications. The company provides batteries for electric vehicles, mobility devices, information technology, and energy storage systems. It focuses on product stewardship, building sustainable battery ecosystems, and protecting the planet. The organization also emphasizes empowering people, workplace safety, and creating value for partners.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 100k LinkedIn followers — 72.7% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • May 2024Grant (prize money)$2.8M
Founders & team
Dong-Myung KimCEO
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailClipboard.JsCloudflare
#8
Series C · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2020
$84Mraised
▾

Provider of copper battery foils. It provides material for the cathode of lithium-ion batteries. It provides thin, long, and wide, battery copper foils enabling batteries to have higher capacity, lighter weight, lower costs, and improve productivity.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2021Series C$84M
Founders & team
Kim Young-taeCEO
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerGoogle AnalyticsJqueryOpen GraphPhpSwiper
#9
Public · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2007 · 300 employees
$40.5Mraised
▾

Provider of cybersecurity solutions for automotive and mobility applications. The company delivers security for software-defined vehicles and autonomous driving systems. It offers embedded security software, components, and testing platforms. The company’s products support vehicle-to-everything communication, electric vehicle charging, and in-vehicle systems.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers — 2.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. Elektrobit) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2022Series B$25.5M
  • Feb 2021Series A$15M
Founders & team
SangGyoo SimCo-Founder & CTODaniel KimCo-Founder & CEODuk KimCo-Founder & COO
Investors
Pathfinder H, Ulmer Investments, Hyundai Venture Investment, IBK Global Bank, KAMCO, Industrial Bank of Korea
Tech stack
ActivecampaignApple Icloud MailBootstrapCalendlyCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#10
Seed · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2020
$2.3Mraised
▾

Online PPA marketplace for enterprises. Platform list buying and selling of projets. It offers a marketplace for the purchase and sale of different environmental commodities, including carbon credits, Guarantees of Origin, International RECs, and US RECs. The marketplace supports over the counter transactions with an integrated built in messenger system, real-time updates, and sorting and searching tools.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2024Seed$2.3M
  • 2022Seed—
Founders & team
Yong JinFounder & CEO
Investors
Quantum Ventures Korea, SGC Partners, Brite Energy Partners, Hanwha, KB Investment, Hana Ventures
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser InsightsCore-JsEmotionGoogle Analytics
#11
Series B · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2018 · 72 employees
$3.1Mraised
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Offers an AI-integrated digital twins for managing physical spaces. The company offers digital twins for running simulations to identify and manage issues in spaces. It enables users to monitor and manage the maintenance and development of infrastructure. It also provides energy management solutions for buildings.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2023Series B$3.1M
  • Oct 2022Series A—
Founders & team
Hyunwoo KimCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Smile Gate Investment, Hana Ventures, FuturePlay, BASS Investment
#12
Series B · Seoul, Seoul · founded 2019 · 74 employees
$15.6Mraised
▾

Operator of shared electric mobility devices for urban transportation needs. The company provides a system designed to connect urban areas through sustainable transportation. It focuses on offering convenient options for daily commuting. The company aims to improve urban lifestyles by providing accessible mobility solutions. It emphasizes safety and environmental responsibility in its operations.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2022Series B$15.6M
Investors
KICC, Shinhan Financial Group, T S Investment, SK, KB Investment, Alpen Route
Tech stack
EmotionGoogle WorkspaceHstsJsdelivrLodashNext.Js

Funding & investor landscape

$2.1Btotal disclosed funding
18companies funded
33disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Ascendo Ventures5 rounds
Coolidge Corner Investment5 rounds
KB Investment4 rounds
BSK Investment3 rounds
DSC Investment3 rounds
Daedeok Venture Partners3 rounds
Enlight Ventures3 rounds
Hana Ventures3 rounds
Hi Investment3 rounds
Amantani Partners2 rounds

Notable founders

Scott Bang
Co-Founder & CEO · GRINERGY
Jee Dong Seob
CEO · SK On
Yong Park
CEO · Softberry
Ye-chan Yoon
CEO · Everyone's Charge
Sean Gwon
Co-Founder & CEO · Ecube Labs
Dong-Myung Kim
CEO · LG Energy Solutions
Kim Young-tae
CEO · SK nexilis
SangGyoo Sim
Co-Founder & CTO · AutoCrypt
Daniel Kim
Co-Founder & CEO · AutoCrypt
Yong Jin
Founder & CEO · CnerG
Hyunwoo Kim
Co-Founder & CEO · Korea Spatial Data
San Kim
Founder & CEO · SWING
Prism market signals · South Korea · country-scoped Prism corpus, 1,257,508 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Energy Tech coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN SEOUL · Energy

How research on Energy Storage in Seoul is moving

A read on the academic research around Energy Storage in Seoul — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 104 papers.

104 papers · stance +0.53 · 43% breakthrough · 18% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • Seoul National University75
  • Seoul National University of Science and Technology22
  • University of Seoul6
  • Seoul National University of Education3
  • The Seoul Institute2
leading researchers
Kisuk Kang · Haegyeom Kim · Jihyun Hong · Kyu‐Young Park · Yongchai Kwon · Dong‐Hwa Seo
prism intelligence · tone & topics
100% positive · 0% critical tone
Materials ScienceBusinessAutomotiveEnvironmentSustainabilityTransportation
▲ Breakthroughs42 · 40%
▲ 42%→43% share
▲1.0× share momentum1 median citations71% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (42%→43% of field), led by Battery (electricity).
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Battery (electricity)3→8
  • Electrochemistry3→7
  • Aqueous solution1→4
  • Cathode1→4
  • Anode2→4
Newly emergingRedox 0→4 · Membrane 0→3 · Carbon nanotube 0→3
Landmark Sodium Storage Behavior in Natural Graphite using Ether‐based Electrolyte Systems · 745 cites
◆ Advancements38 · 37%
▲ 29%→37% share
▲1.3× share momentum5 median citations68% since 2021mostly methods-led
Advancements are rising (29%→37% of field), led by Electrolyte.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Electrolyte2→7
  • Battery (electricity)5→8
  • Anode2→4
  • Electrochemistry1→3
  • Nanotechnology2→3
Newly emergingCathode 0→5 · Renewable energy 0→4 · Grid 0→3
Landmark High‐Capacity Anode Materials for Sodium‐Ion Batteries · 583 cites
▼ Concerns17 · 16%
▼ 21%→14% share
▼0.7× share momentum12 median citations71% since 2021mostly reviews
Concerns are cooling (21%→14% of field), led by Electrolyte.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Electrolyte2→8
  • Anode1→4
  • Battery (electricity)2→5
  • Electrochemistry2→5
  • Lithium (medication)2→5
Newly emergingCathode 0→4
Landmark Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Sodium‐Ion Batteries: Potential Alternatives to Current Lithium‐Ion Batteries · 3,318 cites

Common questions

How many Energy Tech companies are there in Seoul, South Korea?
Radar tracks 76 indexable Energy Tech companies headquartered in Seoul, South Korea that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Energy Tech companies in Seoul, South Korea?
The Energy Tech companies in Seoul, South Korea on this list have raised a combined $2.1B in disclosed equity funding across 18 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Energy Tech company in Seoul, South Korea?
SK On is the highest-funded Energy Tech company in Seoul, South Korea, with $1.7B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Energy Tech companies in Seoul, South Korea are funded?
18 of the 76 Energy Tech companies in Seoul, South Korea on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Energy Tech unicorns are there in Seoul, South Korea?
None of the Energy Tech companies in Seoul, South Korea on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Seoul, South Korea Energy Tech companies?
The most active investors in Seoul, South Korea Energy Tech companies on this list include Ascendo Ventures, Coolidge Corner Investment, KB Investment, BSK Investment, DSC Investment.
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