SAELOFIM
Category: AI in Media / Gaming / Entertainment
AI-powered 3D animation production automation startup developing the ASC (Animation Automation Solution) platform SAELOFIM was founded in 2022. The company is led by Lee Dae-hyun (이대현). Based in Jeju / Suwon, South Korea. Team size: 11-50. Latest round: Venture Round. Key investors include Jeju Creative Economy Innovation Center, Seven Stars Partners, Korea-Japan Jeju Startup Fund (LPs: Jeju Province, Zainichi Koreans, Korea-Japan Business Alliance, Korea Mother Fund, Kakao, Korea East-West Power, Jeju National University, Jeju Halla University, Jeju Tourism University).
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Jeju / Suwon, South Korea
- Team size
- 11-50
Value proposition
AI-based animation production automation solution that combines generative AI with 3D production pipelines to automate repetitive animation processes, reducing production costs and time while maintaining high-quality output
Products and solutions
ASC (Animation Automation Solution) — AI-based animation production automation platform combining generative AI with 3D production pipelines, AI-powered high-resolution 3D animation series and immersive media content production services
Unique value
Proprietary AI-driven animation automation (ASC) that integrates generative AI with 3D pipelines, enabling faster, cost-effective high-quality animation production with proven delivery to major IP holders like Sanrio and Pinkfong
Target customer
Global character IP companies, animation studios, OTT platforms, broadcasters, and advertisers requiring high-quality 3D animation content
Industries served
Animation production, Media & Entertainment, Character IP licensing, Digital content
Technology advantage
Deep learning-based production automation algorithms; high-performance 3D rendering optimization engine; proprietary accumulated 3D data and AI control modules; generative AI + 3D pipeline integration for end-to-end automation
How they differentiate
Combines generative AI with traditional 3D animation pipelines (not just AI video generation); proven commercial delivery to major global IP companies (Sanrio, Pinkfong); SaaS-based platform expansion potential; strong Japan market focus via Korea-Japan fund backing
Main competitors
Bumblebee (Korean AI animation motion generation startup), Runway ML (AI video generation), Kling/Kuaishou (AI video generation)
Key partnerships
Sanrio (Japan character IP company — supply contract), Pinkfong Company (Korea — supply contract), Jeju Creative Economy Innovation Center, Seven Stars Partners
Notable customers
Sanrio (Japan), Pinkfong Company (Korea)
Major milestones
Founded May 2022, Achieved ~₩770M ($~580K) revenue and ~₩210M operating profit within first year, Won '2025 Korea Enterprise Grand Prize' in Content Tech Startup category (Dec 2025), Selected as first investment of 10.1B KRW Korea-Japan Jeju Startup Fund (Jul 2026), Relocated HQ to Jeju (Jul 2026), Developed ASC (Animation Automation Solution)
Growth metrics
~₩770M (~$580K) revenue in first year of operations; ~₩210M operating profit
Market positioning
Early-stage content tech startup targeting the global animation production market, with a strategic focus on Japan as a beachhead market, backed by the Korea-Japan Jeju Startup Fund
Geographic focus
South Korea (home base), Japan (primary expansion market), global content markets
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Official website: https://saelofim.com