Wrtn Technologies
Category: Foundation Models / LLMs
A B2C AI portal service acting as an aggregator/superapp that allows users to access top-tier LLMs like GPT-4 and Claude for free, along with localized features. Wrtn Technologies was founded in 2021. The company is led by Seyoung Lee. Based in Seoul, South Korea. Team size: 100-200. Total funding raised: ~$104-106M total. Latest round: Series B (₩108B/~$73.5M, Mar 2025 led by Goodwater Capital). Key investors include BRV Capital Management, Goodwater Capital, Capstone Partners, Z Venture Capital.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Team size
- 100-200
- Total funding
- ~$104-106M total
Value proposition
Model-agnostic 'AI Superapp' strategy offering free access to top-tier LLMs combined with sticky ecosystem features like Character Chat.
Products and solutions
Wrtn (AI Portal), Wrtn Studio, Wrtn Ads, Character Chat
Unique value
Model-agnostic 'AI Superapp' strategy offering free access to top-tier LLMs combined with localized 'Character Chat' and a sticky B2C portal ecosystem.
Target customer
Individual Consumers (B2C), Enterprise Clients (B2B)
Industries served
Generative AI, Consumer Technology, Advertising, Education
Technology advantage
First Korean Gen-AI service to surpass 100B KRW in funding. High user retention through portal strategy.
How they differentiate
Model-agnostic 'AI Superapp' strategy offering free access to top-tier LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, etc.) combined with localized 'Character Chat' and a sticky B2C portal ecosystem, unlike competitors focused on proprietary models or pure search.
Main competitors
Naver (Clova X / Cue:), Liner (Liner AI), ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Key partnerships
Azure OpenAI (Microsoft), Google, BRV Capital Management, Goodwater Capital
Notable customers
Individual Consumers (B2C focus), Enterprise Clients (via Wrtn Studio/Ads)
Major milestones
Achieved 5 Million Monthly Active Users (MAU) in late 2024, First Korean Gen-AI service startup to surpass 100B KRW in total funding (Mar 2025), Launched 'Wrtn Ads' platform achieving rapid monetization
Growth metrics
Surpassed 5 Million MAU (Oct 2024); Monthly Revenue exceeded 2B KRW (~$1.5M) in Dec 2024; Targeting 100B KRW annual revenue for 2025.
Market positioning
Leading B2C Generative AI Portal in South Korea (No. 1 in MAU among domestic AI startups)
Geographic focus
South Korea, Japan, expanding to Southeast Asia/MENA
Patents and IP
CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree (Software & Mobile Apps)
About Seyoung Lee
Founder of Korea Scholar's Conference for Youth (KSCY). Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2024).
Official website: https://wrtn.io/