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Schaffengott

Category: AI in Government / Public Sector

An AI and IoT-integrated disaster safety platform that converges security, fire protection, and emergency response into smart 'safety home appliances' for residential, urban, and mobility environments. Schaffengott was founded in 2012. The company is led by Ik-hwan Kwon. Based in Busan, South Korea. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $3.5M. Latest round: Series A, $3.0M, 2023-01, led by Undisclosed. Key investors include South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KIBO), Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT), Regional Busan VCs.

Founded
2012
Headquarters
Busan, South Korea
Team size
10-50
Total funding
$3.5M

Value proposition

Redefines disaster safety by replacing traditional manual fire extinguishers with AI-driven, maintenance-free smart appliances that automate threat detection and emergency reporting while integrating seamlessly into home decor.

Products and solutions

TRITONA AI (TR-01): Home AI safety appliance with fire/intrusion/gas detection and automated reporting, TRITONA Alles (TR-02): Throw-type liquid fire extinguisher designed for early-stage fire suppression, TRITONA Innertab (TR-03): Multi-functional vehicle safety kit including a glass breaker and liquid fire extinguisher, TRITONA M2 (TR-04-M): Smart maritime safety system customized for the Korea Coast Guard, TRITONA Yega (TR-05) & Octagon (TR-06): Advanced industrial and commercial safety models, Proprietary Liquid Extinguishing Agent: Maintenance-free, non-toxic liquid agent that does not harden over time

Unique value

Pioneered the 'Safety Home Appliance' category by merging aesthetic design with critical emergency hardware, moving beyond passive tools to active AI-integrated monitoring systems.

Target customer

B2G (National Defense, Coast Guard, Public Procurement), B2B (Nuclear power plants, major construction/apartment developers), and B2C (Individual households, car owners, and campers)

Industries served

Smart City & Proptech, Disaster Safety & Security, Insurtech, Mobility & Automotive Safety, Maritime Defense

Technology advantage

Uses proprietary AI algorithms for high-precision sensor data analysis (thermal, smoke, movement) to minimize false alarms and a unique liquid extinguishing agent effective against Class A, B, C, and K fires with zero residue.

How they differentiate

Pioneered the 'Safety Home Appliance' category by merging aesthetic lifestyle design with active AI-driven disaster suppression (thermal/smoke detection) and automated emergency reporting, whereas competitors focus on industrial tools or passive sensors.

Main competitors

FireKim (파이어킴), Honeywell, Roost, Notifier

Key partnerships

Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense & Korea Coast Guard (Strategic Supply), Czech Republic Joint Venture (European Market Entry), Silicon Valley Branch (U.S. Market Expansion), Major South Korean Construction Firms (Apartment Complex Integration)

Notable customers

Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense, Korea Coast Guard, Korea Minting & Security Printing Corp, Major Nuclear Power Plants

Major milestones

Awarded Presidential Commendation on the 1st Procurement Day (2021), Winner of CES 2023 Innovation Award, Recipient of German iF Design Award Social Impact Prize 2023, Establishment of Silicon Valley branch and Czech Republic Joint Venture for global expansion, Announced roadmap for CES 2026 participation with next-gen AI safety solutions

Growth metrics

Supplying AI safety appliances to over 570 public and private institutions; established a 1,500-pyeong smart factory 'Novellium' in Ulsan.

Market positioning

Premium Smart City and PropTech safety innovator targeting B2G and luxury residential sectors.

Geographic focus

South Korea, North America (Silicon Valley), Europe (Czech Republic)

Patents and IP

Holds numerous domestic and international patents for AI disaster systems and liquid extinguishing technology; designated as a 'Procurement Excellence Product' and 'Innovation Product' by the South Korean government.

About Ik-hwan Kwon

Before founding Schaffengott in 2012, Ik-hwan Kwon served as a Marketing Team Leader for a major foreign automobile importer in South Korea. With over 15 years of experience across the banking, advertising, and automotive sectors, he transitioned from designing automotive accessories (like the 'DEPS' door guard) to pioneering AI-integrated disaster safety systems. He is known for his 'camper-van startup' journey in Silicon Valley, which led to the creation of the TRITONA safety appliance series.

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