# PLCO

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.plco.pro
- Total disclosed funding: $4.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 19, 2023)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in South Korea, QMIT Co., Ltd., doing business as PLCO specializes in developing innovative sports technology solutions aimed at optimizing athlete performance and preventing injuries through comprehensive data management systems. QMIT Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018 in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on sports technology solutions. The company has engaged in 6 deals, with the most recent being a Series A funding round on December 19, 2023, where it raised KRW 3.15 billion from a mix of new and returning investors, including Bokwang Venture Capital and the Industrial Bank of Korea. In June 2026, PLCO raised KRW 4 billion in pre-series B funding led by returning investor Stonebridge Ventures, with participation from other returning investor Naver D2 Startup Factory.

PLCO, a brand under QMIT Co., Ltd., focuses on innovative sports technology tailored to enhance athlete performance and injury prevention through various data-driven systems. Its offerings include PLCO Coach, a team management system; PLCO Gym, a training center; PLCO Up, a nutrition brand; and PLCO Lab, an educational platform for trainers. These solutions are primarily aimed at professional sports teams and individual athletes, especially in South Korea's K-League, and are designed to address challenges like monitoring physical conditions and optimizing training and recovery strategies.PLCO generates revenue through a combination of subscription services, direct sales, and partnerships with sports teams and athletes. Its revenue model includes licensing fees for software, membership subscriptions for training services, and sales of sports nutrition products. Revenue is supported by contracts with professional teams such as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Gwangju FC, with pricing strategies tailored to meet diverse client needs.

The company will use the June 2026 funding to develop sports specific artificial intelligence, enter global markets, and expand the scope of its services.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 19, 2023, $2.4M — Industrial Bank of Korea, Bokwang Venture Capital, Schmidt, Stonebridge Ventures, SANG SANG ebiz
- Series A, Jun 7, 2022, $2.3M — Bokwang Venture Capital, Big Basin Capital, Schmidt, NBH Capital

## Investors

- Bokwang Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bokwang-venture-capital) — Series A
- Big Basin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/big-basin-capital) — Series A
- Schmidt (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/schmidt) — Series A
- NBH Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nbh-capital) — Series A
- Industrial Bank of Korea — Series A
- Stonebridge Ventures — Series A
- SANG SANG ebiz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sang-sang-ebiz) — Series A