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Mobiltech

Category: Robotics / Embodied AI

An AI-powered 3D spatial intelligence platform providing hyper-realistic digital twins and high-precision mapping (HD Maps) for autonomous robots and smart city infrastructure. Mobiltech was founded in 2017. The company is led by Jae-seung (Jason) Kim. Based in Seoul, South Korea. Team size: 100-150. Total funding raised: $15.9M. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include ["Stonebridge Ventures","SBI Investment","CJ Investment","Naver D2SF","Hyundai Motor Company (Zero1ne)","Woori Bank","Korea Investment Securities"].

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Team size
100-150
Total funding
$15.9M

Value proposition

Enables rapid, automated 3D replication of urban environments with centimeter-level precision, providing critical localization data for autonomous systems in GPS-denied or complex areas.

Products and solutions

["Replica City: A hyper-realistic digital twin platform offering 3D city data on a subscription basis.","MMS (Mobile Mapping System) Hardware: Custom 3D scanners (DL-Replica, L-Replica, XL-Replica) for high-speed spatial data collection.","Spatial Intelligence API: Real-time localization and 3D mapping software for robotics and UAM (Urban Air Mobility).","HD Semantic Maps: High-definition maps specifically designed for Level 4 autonomous driving and delivery robots."]

Unique value

Mobiltech provides an end-to-end stack including proprietary hardware (MMS), advanced 3D SLAM software, and AI-driven data processing, allowing for faster and more cost-effective city-scale mapping compared to traditional methods.

Target customer

Autonomous vehicle OEMs, delivery robot startups, smart city planners (local governments), logistics/warehousing operators, and virtual production studios.

Industries served

["Smart City & Infrastructure","Robotics & Autonomous Mobility","Logistics & Warehousing","Virtual Production (Media/Games)","Defense"]

Technology advantage

Leverages proprietary LiDAR-Camera sensor fusion and 'Physical AI' models to create digital twins that update in near real-time, integrated with the global OpenUSD standard for seamless interoperability with platforms like NVIDIA Omniverse.

How they differentiate

End-to-end Physical AI stack combining proprietary MMS hardware (Replica series) with AI-driven 3D SLAM software for hyper-realistic city-scale digital twins.

Main competitors

["Morai","Dabeeo","Techtree Innovation","StradVision"]

Key partnerships

["NVIDIA: Partnered through the Inception program and OpenUSD pipeline development.","Hyundai Motor Company: Strategic collaboration through the Zero1ne accelerator for autonomous driving data.","Naver D2SF: Strategic investment and collaboration on spatial data for the 'Arcverse' ecosystem.","Seoul Metropolitan Government & Incheon Airport: Key partners for large-scale smart city and digital twin infrastructure projects.","CJ Investment: Collaboration in automated logistics and delivery robot spatial mapping."]

Notable customers

["Seoul Metropolitan Government","Incheon International Airport","Hyundai Motor Company","CJ Logistics"]

Major milestones

["CES 2021 Innovation Award Honoree","Selected for South Korea's 'Baby Unicorn 200' program by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups","Successfully mapped entire major urban areas in Seoul for the 'S-Map' digital twin project","Closed a 13 billion KRW Pre-IPO round in February 2024","Secured additional 3 billion KRW Series B funding from CJ Investment in January 2025"]

Growth metrics

Cumulative funding reached over 25 billion KRW (~$16M USD) by early 2025; targeting KOSDAQ IPO in 2026.

Market positioning

Leading South Korean spatial intelligence provider specializing in HD maps and digital twins for autonomous robotics, UAM, and smart city infrastructure.

Geographic focus

South Korea (HQ), North America (Expanding via US-based partnerships and events like CES).

Patents and IP

Holds multiple patents in 3D SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), LiDAR sensor calibration, and high-precision 3D point cloud processing.

About Jae-seung (Jason) Kim

Jae-seung Kim founded Mobiltech in 2017 based on his academic research at Yonsei University. He is an expert in SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), LiDAR sensor fusion, and Mobile Mapping Systems (MMS). Under his leadership, the company has transitioned from a specialized 3D mapping startup to a leader in 'Physical AI' and Digital Twin technology, securing over 25 billion KRW in total funding and achieving recognition through the CES Innovation Awards.

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