# DOB Studio

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/dob-studio

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.dob.world
- Total disclosed funding: $3.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 22, 2023)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in South Korea, DOB Studio specializes in innovative AI-driven content creation technologies, significantly enhancing video production and styling for various clients in the media and entertainment industries.DOB Studio, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, focuses on advanced content creation solutions. The company has engaged in two notable funding deals, with the most recent on December 22, 2023, where it raised KRW 5 billion in Series A funding from Korea Development Bank, alongside returning investors CJ Investment and NAU IB Capital. The leadership comprises CEOs Jewook Oh and Joshua Oh.DOB Studio, Inc. specializes in advanced AI-driven content creation technologies, offering a suite of products designed to transform video production and styling. Their core service, Facetate, streamlines the production of videos by utilizing technologies such as Face Swap, deceased restoration, and de-aging. This service caters to a diverse range of clients, including media companies and entertainment industries, aiming to enhance visual storytelling and resurrect past performances. Additionally, the company is expanding its offerings with devut.ai, an AI-powered video styling service that has been showcased at major industry events, including MWC 2025. The company targets both the Korean and Japanese markets, having recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Ivy System to further penetrate the Japanese AI content market.The revenue structure of DOB Studio, Inc. is based on various service offerings, where clients may engage in partnerships or subscriptions tailored to specific projects. Transactions typically occur through direct business-to-business (B2B) engagements, with clients paying for access to innovative tools like devut.ai and Facetate, which include personalized styling and video production services. The company has positioned its flagship product, Facetate, as a premium service that addresses the needs of clients seeking cutting-edge visual effects. Pricing models may reflect the complexity of the projects undertaken, allowing for bespoke solutions that cater to both large-scale enterprises and smaller content creators. As such, the revenue generation strategy is aligned with the growing demand for AI-enhanced content creation across various media sectors.In December 2023, DOB Studio raised KRW 5 billion in Series A funding, which will be allocated towards marketing expenses and business expansion. The company plans to launch new products, including enhancements to Facetate and devut.ai, while actively expanding into the Japanese market through its collaboration with Ivy System. The targeted geographic expansion aims to establish a stronger footprint in Asia by mid-2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 22, 2023, $3.9M — Korea Development Bank, CJ Investment, NAU IB Capital

## Investors

- Korea Development Bank (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/korea-development-bank) — Series A
- CJ Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cj-investment) — Series A
- NAU IB Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nau-ib-capital) — Series A