FuturePlay
FuturePlay is an accelerator based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on Pre-Seed to Late Stage startups in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Automation, and Healthcare & Biotech. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- Artificial IntelligenceRobotics & AutomationHealthcare & BiotechHardware & Deep TechSaaS & EnterpriseClimate & Energy
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Team size
- 51-100
- Portfolio companies
- 244+
About FuturePlay
FuturePlay is an accelerator and early-stage investor specialized in deep tech startups. Founded in 2014 in Seoul, South Korea, FuturePlay have invested in 55 deep tech, mainly South Korea's startups and about one third of them are US-based startups.
FuturePlay is expanding target regions to Southeast Asia like Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. It also plays a role of LP of some tech-focused funds like 500 Kimchi (500Startups' Korean Fund) and Zeroth.ai. FuturePlay is venture-backed mainly from global enterprises such as CISCO, DeNA, LG, NHN, SK Planet.
FuturePlay has two acceleration program, TechUP and TechUP+. TechUP is annual batch program which is a kind of company-building with deep tech engineers. TechUP+ is a co-acceleration program with large enterprise specialized in a particular industry like food, beauty, energy, etc. The first TechUP+ is sponsored by AmorePacific, the number one cosmetic company in Asia, and is running now with 5 beauty tech startups.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does FuturePlay invest in?
FuturePlay focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Automation, Healthcare & Biotech, and Hardware & Deep Tech. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does FuturePlay invest at?
FuturePlay focuses on Pre-Seed to Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is FuturePlay still active?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that FuturePlay has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is FuturePlay based?
FuturePlay is based in Seoul, South Korea. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
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