Thirdworks
Category: AI in Supply Chain / Logistics
AI-powered B2B SaaS platform for global trade data analysis, import sourcing, and supply chain management, specializing in SMB import-export workflows. Thirdworks was founded in 2022. The company is led by Kim Minji (김민지). Based in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Team size: 1-10. Latest round: Undisclosed. Key investors include CNT Tech (씨엔티테크), Commax Venturus (코맥스벤처러스), Opus E&C (오퍼스이앤씨), Dongguk University Startup Technology Center.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Team size
- 1-10
Value proposition
AI-powered trade platform that integrates global trade regulation analysis, market research, contract management, customs documentation, and supply chain matching — all tailored for SMB import-export businesses to reduce information asymmetry and operational complexity.
Products and solutions
Follow Up (팔로업) — AI-based global trade regulation analysis + SaaS trade management platform, Import Sourcing Intelligence (HS code-based import trend analysis), Import Product Sourcing Platform (new supplier discovery), Import Management ERP solution, Supply chain risk management solution
Unique value
Trade-specialized AI agent (Follow Up) combining multi-country customs data gateway, international e-document collaboration, and FTA post-verification risk management — purpose-built for Korean SMBs navigating complex global trade regulations.
Target customer
SMB import-export companies in South Korea; mid-sized enterprises needing import raw material sourcing and supply chain management
Industries served
International Trade, Import/Export, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Technology advantage
Proprietary AI/deep learning models analyzing import raw material specifications for alternative supply chain discovery; 2.5M+ accumulated import food customs data records; HS code-based trade intelligence; multi-country trade regulation analysis engine
How they differentiate
Trade-domain-specific AI (not general-purpose LLM) trained on 2.5M+ accumulated import customs clearance data records; three core proprietary technologies: multi-country export customs requirements data gateway, international e-document standard-based collaboration system, and FTA agreement-specific post-verification risk management system
Main competitors
Tradlinx (트레드링스) — digital freight forwarding/logistics platform, Sellernote (셀러노트) — digital import/export forwarding platform (Shipda)
Key partnerships
Commax Venturus (코맥스벤처러스) — TIPS program operator, CNT Tech (씨엔티테크) — accelerator investor, Opus E&C (오퍼스이앤씨) — early investor, Dongguk University Startup Technology Center, Seoul Business Agency (DMC Innovation Camp), Seoul National University of Science and Technology (초기창업패키지), Pangyo Startup Zone (판교 창업존)
Major milestones
2022.12: Company founded, 2022.12: DMC Innovation Camp Startup Competition Grand Prize, 2023: Selected for Seoul National University of Science and Technology Early Startup Package, 2023.01: ₩60M investment from Opus E&C and Dongguk University, 2024.04: Launched Import Product Sourcing Platform, 2024.11: Govtech Startup Competition — Minister of Science and ICT Award, 2025.12: Selected for TIPS (Ministry of SMEs and Startups R&D program) via Commax Venturus, 2026.06: Follow-on investment from CNT Tech
Growth metrics
Revenue: ₩251M (approx. $190K) as of most recent data; Team: 8 employees
Market positioning
Early-stage Korean deep-tech startup in the AI-powered trade management space, targeting the underserved SMB import-export segment with specialized AI tools
Geographic focus
South Korea (primary); expanding to global markets
About Kim Minji (김민지)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (서울과학기술대학교) graduate. Founded Thirdworks in December 2022 after winning the DMC Innovation Camp Startup Competition with the big data-based import sourcing management solution concept.
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Official website: https://www.thirdworks.co.kr/
