# HIGHERX

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/higherx

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.wkdk.kr
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 21, 2018)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in South Korea, HIGHERX specializes in providing software solutions for workforce management in the retail and service sectors, enhancing business operations through advanced communication tools and employee management applications.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, HIGHERX offers a software platform tailored for workforce management. Led by CEO Min-jae Kwon, the company has successfully completed five deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on March 1, 2023.HIGHERX's primary product, WalkieTalkie, is a management platform specifically designed for businesses in the retail and service industries, including restaurants and convenience stores. This platform includes a mobile and PC application that supports features such as GPS and WiFi-based attendance tracking, payroll processing, and task management, aimed at improving operational efficiency and employee accountability.WalkieTalkie's revenue model is subscription-based, charging 9,900 KRW per month for access to its core features, allowing businesses to efficiently manage employee tasks and schedules. Clients subscribe based on their specific needs and the number of locations they operate, fostering long-term relationships through recurring revenue.In March 2023, HIGHERX, Corp raised an undisclosed amount of Seed funding from Korea Tech Incubator for Startup, with participation from returning investor Infobank. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its gig worker matching service platform. There are ongoing efforts to develop new products and explore expansion into broader markets, although specific regions and timelines have yet to be disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 21, 2018 — Krypton

## Investors

- Krypton (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/krypton) — Seed