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Best Semiconductors Companies in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

The 126 best Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: SemiFive.

126companies tracked
$488.9Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
16have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · SEMICONDUCTORS × GYEONGGI-DO

Our analysis of 219 Semiconductors companies

$47.9b in tracked funding; 70% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

219companies analysed
70%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
13unicorns
2017median founding year
72kcombined LinkedIn audience
82%of audience held by top 3
1companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do

#CompanyLast roundDisclosed fundingEmployeesFounderTech stackWeb popularityPatents & IP focusRecent signals
13ALogics
Firm focused on designing and developing of electronic chips
——8Park Kwang Bum
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
PHPjQueryGoogle Tag Manager+1Top 10M8 patents
Cold-chain logistics data logging, RFID tracking, and programmable lighting control electronics
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2ABCO Electronics
Manufacturer and distributor of electronics components
———Changsoo Kim
CEO
————
3ADTechnology
Provider of semiconductor designing and consulting services
——233Junsuk Kim
CEO
PHPVimeoApache HTTP Server+8Top 5M25 patents
Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
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4ANI Co.
Inspection equipment for semiconductor/ FPD industry
———Park Byunghae
CEO
——74 patents
Industrial mixing of solutions with powders and optical color/brightness inspection systems
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5ANP
Manufacturer of printed circuit boards
———Seo Jo
CEO
GnuboardMySQLPHP+12Top 50M——
6ASICLAND
Manufacturer and design of semiconductor products
———Lee Min
CEO
———1 partnership
7BlueTech Korea
Offers component development, repair and maintenance services for semiconductor industry
———Thomas Lee
CEO
————
8C&G Hi Tech
Provider of machines and equipment to manufacture semiconductor materials
———Hong Moon
CEO
GnuboardMySQLPHP+9Top 10M4,724 patents
Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
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Top 12 Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do

#1
Series A · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2022 · 17 employees
$1.5Mraised
▾

Provider of semiconductor testing, fabrication, and packaging services

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers — 12.9% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 5 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +5 · hiring: SoC Package Engineer, Senior Embedded System Engineer (System Platform)
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2026Series A$60.2M
  • Jun 2023Seed$1.5M
  • Aug 2022Seed—
Investors
Hyundai Motor Company, ZER01NE, E&Venture Partners, HB Investment, WOORI Venture Partners, BSK Investment
Tech stack
BootstrapGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud CdnGsapHstsHttp/3
#2
Series C · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2018 · 55 employees
$102.7Mraised
▾

Developer of AI semiconductors, modules, and systems for edge computing applications. It offers AI chips engineered for integration into devices, AI modules with inference capabilities, and AI systems designed for performance and efficiency. The company's solutions cater to smart factories, smart cities, robotics, AI computing, AI networking, and smart cameras, enabling real-time processing and automation across industries.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 10%
Patents
top 13%
AI
top 18%
Moat
top 33%
Funding
top 34%
News
top 39%
Innovation: 349 patents (top 4% of patent-holders) · 326 filings since 2022 vs 23 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Artificial Intelligence, Tech Hardware
Patents: 349 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 326 filings since 2022 vs 23 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
AI: Classified as an AI company · Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Audience (LinkedIn): 40k LinkedIn followers — 55.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • May 2024Series C$80.5M
  • May 2021Series B$17.7M
  • Apr 2021Series A$4.5M
  • Feb 2020Seed—
Founders & team
Lokwon KimFounder & CEO
Investors
ALUMNI-PARTNERS, Pathfinder H, Shinhan Bank, Capstone Partners, Magna, SkyLake
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAnimate.CssApache Http ServerCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#3
Series B · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2018 · 72 employees
$42Mraised
▾

Developer of radar technology for automotive, smart city, and healthcare. The company designs radar solutions from concept to production for various industries. It provides radar systems for automated vehicles, traffic management, and patient monitoring. The company aims to improve safety and convenience with its radar technology.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 13%
Patents
top 16%
Moat
top 29%
Funding
top 30%
Market
bottom 48%
Global
bottom 43%
Innovation: 157 patents (top 12% of patent-holders) · 108 filings since 2022 vs 49 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Patents: 157 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 108 filings since 2022 vs 49 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 157 patents · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 6k LinkedIn followers — 8.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 4 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2024Series B$25.3M
  • Sep 2022Series A$10M
  • Jun 2020Seed$5.8M
  • Dec 2019Seed—
Investors
SparkLabs, SJ Investment Partners, FuturePlay, Korea Science and Technology Holdings, LB Investment, Mando Corporation
#4
Series C · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2013 · 21 employees
$5.8Mraised
▾

Manufacturer of semiconductors intended to reduce power consumption. The company designs and provides low-power, silicon (Si) and silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, enabling businesses to reduce carbon reduction in the automotive semiconductor market.

Founders & team
Taeyoung KangCEO
Investors
Hana Ventures, Albatross Investment, Nautic Investment, Bilanx, ANDA Asia Ventures
#5
Series A · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2022 · 99 employees
$45.4Mraised
▾

Plarform for AI processors for data processing. Its product portfolio includes AI chips, AI servers, AI cards, and an integrated hardware and software solution for cloud AI as a service in the data center. It offers solutions for object detection, 5G edge cloud operating, indoor navigation, and image quality enhancement. It caters to the media, healthcare, security, and manufacturing industries.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 60how this company ranks against its industry peers
AI
top 20%
Funding
top 35%
Market
top 42%
Talent
bottom 49%
Growth
bottom 45%
Product
bottom 45%
AI: Classified as an AI company
Funding: Raised $45.4M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 3 yrs (0.3/yr) · Last round Series A (Aug 2023)
Market: 99 employees (top 26% of High Tech)
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2023Series A$45.4M
  • Mar 2023Seed—
Founders & team
Soojung RyuCEO
Investors
Ascent Equity Partners, DBCS, Hana Financial Group, Mirae Asset Venture, We Ventures, E1
#6
Public · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2019 · 400 employees
$147Mraised
▾

Provider of cloud-based custom SoC solutions. It designs and develops SoC with a RISC-V. The product offering of the company includes RISC-V Core IP and custom SoC.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 10k LinkedIn followers — 13.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 partnerships · 2 expansions (incl. FotoNation) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2022Series B$109M
Founders & team
Brandon ChoCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Korea Investment Holdings, BonAngels Venture Partners, LB Investment, Mirae Asset, Pavilion Capital Partners, Gamechanger
Tech stack
Core-JsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag ManagerGravity FormsGsapHsts
#7
Series A · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2021 · 16 employees
$81.5Mraised
▾

Online platform offering a range of high-resolution LiDAR sensors for autonomous systems. It includes products such as the G192 and G384, which are long-range, multi-channel LiDAR units suitable for autonomous vehicles, and the RX1, a compact sensor designed for indoor robotics and automated parking systems.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 171 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2022Series A$81.5M
Founders & team
Yong LeeCEO
Investors
ZER01NE, Hyundai Wia, HANA Micron, Autonomous.ai, Schmidt Futures, L&S Venture Capital
#8
Series B · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2017 · 63 employees
$24.4Mraised
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Developer of radar imaging systems for mobility, industrial, and security. The company provides radar technology for automotive, autonomous driving, and in-cabin applications. Products include imaging radar and single radar packages and modules. Technology also extends to construction vehicles, factory robotics, fill-level meters, and defense drones. The company offers radar solutions for healthcare, smart places, and infrastructure.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2020Series B$10.2M
  • Oct 2019Series A$4M
  • 2019Grant (prize money)—
  • May 2019Seed$10.2M
Founders & team
Paul KimCEO
Investors
Kakao Ventures, Murex Partners, Hyundai Investment Partners, Hemi Ventures, Hyundai-invest.com, Korea Investment Holdings
Tech stack
CloudflareMicrosoft 365Open Graph
#9
Acquired · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2015 · 12 employees
$10.6Mraised
▾

Provider of molecular spectroscopy systems for early-stage skin cancer detection. It has developed a non-invasive diagnostic tool based on laser spectroscopy and statistical algorithm for early-stage skin cancer detection. This in-vivo laser technology works by analyzing the chemical composition of the tissues.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2021Series A$8M
  • Nov 2016Seed$2.6M
Investors
Mega Investment, InterVest, SBVA, Signite Partners, BNH INVESTMENT, Shinhan Financial Group
Tech stack
GnuboardGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle WorkspaceGsapJquery
#10
Series A · Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2019 · 102 employees
$1.7Mraised
▾

Provider of AI-based chips for applications. It offers a data processing solution by implementing a serial data processing method known as a parallel data processing method or CNN. It provides a module manufacturing solution for various RF standards such as BLE, Wifi, and 5G, for realizing data processing.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 115 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 partnerships · 2 awards (incl. CaseLab) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2022Series A—
  • Oct 2020Series A$1.4M
  • Dec 2019Seed$294.9K
Founders & team
Kang LeeFounder & CEOChung Jin-dongCEO
Investors
Kingo Spring, P&P Investment, C&Venture Partners, SoluM, Korea Investment Holdings, Daedeok Venture Partners
#11
Series B · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2007 · 253 employees
$12Mraised
▾

Silicon Mitus develops and manufactures PMIC (power management integrated chips) solutions. It creates power solutions to enhance the performance of tablets, mobile phones, TVs, notebooks, monitors and other electronic applications. The company's product portfolio includes mobile power management, battery management, LED driver, AC/DC power conversion, among others. The company won the GSA Award in 2009 for Start-up to Watch by a Private Semiconductor Company, and again in 2011 for Best Revenue Growth. It was also placed 2nd in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in Asia in 2011.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2009Series B$6M
  • Oct 2007Series A$6M
Investors
Walden International, EPlanet Capital, T S Investment, Korea Investment Holdings, Now IB Capital
Tech stack
AosJqueryMicrosoft 365Swiper
#12
Public · Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do · founded 2000
$8.3Mraised
▾

Pixelplus provides a range of CMOS Image sensors like Analog, Digital and Medical Sensors, Companion Chips, System on a chip, etc. Its technology claims to provide benefits like high-performance pixel design, low noise analog circuit design, digital image signal processor, high performance and low power system design, etc. It started with a compact VGA and 1.3 M Pixel image sensor solutions for mobile phones in 2003. Its technology has evolved to find applications in areas like security, automotive, medical and bioscience. It is also focussing on applications like security and monitoring camera solutions and automotive camera solutions.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2014Post IPO$8.3M
  • 2012Post IPO—
  • Mar 2003Seed—
Founders & team
Su SungCo-Founder
Investors
SkyLake Investment, Lindeman Asia Investment, Yuanta Investment, JAFCO Asia, Kiwoom Investment, Q Capital Partners
Tech stack
JavaJquery UiJqueryCloudflare Browser InsightsCloudflare

Funding & investor landscape

$488.9Mtotal disclosed funding
14companies funded
23disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Korea Investment Holdings15 rounds
Samsung Venture Investment7 rounds
JAFCO Asia6 rounds
Hyundai Venture Investment5 rounds
Kiwoom Investment5 rounds
Quantum Ventures Korea5 rounds
Aju IB Investment4 rounds
Atinum Investment4 rounds
InterValue Partners4 rounds
LB Investment4 rounds

Notable founders

Lokwon Kim
Founder & CEO · DeepX
Taeyoung Kang
CEO · Power Cube Semi
Soojung Ryu
CEO · SAPEON
Brandon Cho
Co-Founder & CEO · SemiFive
Yong Lee
CEO · Auto-L
Paul Kim
CEO · Smart Radar System
Kang Lee
Founder & CEO · Skychips
Chung Jin-dong
CEO · Skychips
Su Sung
Co-Founder · Pixelplus
Kyu Jung
CEO · GAONCHIPS
Hakyoung Chung
CEO · Microinfinity
Yeo won
CEO · MiCoCeramics
Prism market signals · South Korea · country-scoped Prism corpus, 1,369,766 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Semiconductors coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · South Korea

How research on Semiconductors is moving in South Korea

A read on the academic research around Semiconductors — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 1,387 South Korea-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
200820172026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 44% → 58% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
  • Samsung232
  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology180
  • Seoul National University108
  • Sungkyunkwan University95
  • Hanyang University92
leading researchers
Sungho Kang · Taewhan Kim · Sung Kyu Lim · Jonghyun Cho · Joungho Kim · Joohee Kim · Jong‐Min Yook · Heegon Kim
▲ Breakthroughs549 · 40%
▲ 31%→47% share
▲1.5× share momentum1 median citations57% since 2021mostly methods-led
Transistor breakthrough research is surging — South Korean papers quadrupled from 13 to 60, now commanding 47% field-share.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Transistor13→60
  • CMOS34→58
  • Electronic circuit17→36
  • Voltage3→20
  • Scalability3→19
Newly emergingArtificial neural network 0→9 · Computer architecture 0→7 · Key (lock) 0→7
Landmark Stretchable and Foldable Silicon Integrated Circuits · 1,653 cites
◆ Advancements650 · 47%
▼ 53%→41% share
▼0.8× share momentum2 median citations41% since 2021mostly methods-led
Reliability advancement research is intensifying — semiconductor reliability papers more than doubled from 12 to 26 across 1,387 Korean studies.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Reliability (semiconductor)12→26
  • Transistor19→33
  • Electronic circuit23→32
  • Voltage8→15
  • Pixel3→10
Newly emergingArtificial neural network 0→9 · Convolutional neural network 0→7 · Heterojunction 0→6
Landmark A Review of Three‐Dimensional Resistive Switching Cross‐Bar Array Memories from the Integration and Materials Property P · 375 cites
▼ Concerns89 · 6%
▼ 8%→5% share
▼0.6× share momentum4 median citations38% since 2021mostly empirical
Concern-segment research is shrinking — field-share dropped from 8% to 5% despite Nanotechnology and Optoelectronics papers rising modestly.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Optoelectronics4→6
  • Nanotechnology2→4
  • Electronics3→5
  • Semiconductor device2→4
  • Electronic circuit3→4
Landmark Fermi Level Pinning Dependent 2D Semiconductor Devices: Challenges and Prospects · 323 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · South Korea

Where semiconductors is researched across South Korea

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

Seoul519 · +0.65
Hot · Integrated circuitAdvancing · Scan chainOpportunity · Neuromorphic engineeringConcern · Schottky barrier
Daejeon291 · +0.61
Hot · Power integrityAdvancing · BumpingOpportunity · Circuit designConcern · Ball grid array
Seongnam-si59 · +0.61
Hot · Antenna (radio)Advancing · Insertion lossOpportunity · Nanotechnology
Daegu51 · +0.65
Hot · Node (physics)Advancing · Matching (statistics)Opportunity · Standard cellConcern · Semiconductor device
Ulsan48 · +0.67
Hot · Noise (video)Advancing · 3d printedOpportunity · Integrated circuit packaging
Gwangju45 · +0.69
Hot · Artificial neural networkAdvancing · Monte Carlo methodOpportunity · Voltage
Incheon41 · +0.58
Hot · Lead frameAdvancing · Convolutional neural networkOpportunity · Stacking
Busan31 · +0.59
Hot · MicrowaveAdvancing · Transmission lineOpportunity · Power (physics)
Suwon21 · +0.47
Hot · Power (physics)Advancing · OptoelectronicsOpportunity · Integrated circuit packaging
Jeonju16 · +0.62
Hot · CMOSAdvancing · Integrated circuitOpportunity · Scalability
PATENT SIGNAL · South Korea

Who's filing semiconductors patents in South Korea

South Korea semiconductors patent filing is accelerating — 118,499 filings from 8,000 assignees (2016–2025), led by Samsung, LG Display, SK Hynix; annual filings 8940→8986.

118,499 filings8,000 assigneespeak 15205/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
  • Samsung66453
  • LG Display11092
  • SK Hynix8028
  • Semes5856
  • LG Innotek2143
  • LG Electronics1110
  • Wonik IPS970
  • Seoul Viosys877

Common questions

How many Semiconductors companies are there in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?
Radar tracks 126 indexable Semiconductors companies headquartered in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?
The Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on this list have raised a combined $488.9M in disclosed equity funding across 14 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Semiconductors company in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?
SemiFive is the highest-funded Semiconductors company in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with $147M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea are funded?
14 of the 126 Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Semiconductors unicorns are there in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?
None of the Semiconductors companies in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Semiconductors companies?
The most active investors in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Semiconductors companies on this list include Korea Investment Holdings, Samsung Venture Investment, JAFCO Asia, Hyundai Venture Investment, Kiwoom Investment.
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