Return Zero

SoftwareSeries CSeoul, South Koreartzr.ai

Latest round

Series C

Last raised

Nov 2025

Total raised

$20M

Investors

8

About Return Zero

Based in South Korea, Return Zero Inc. offers AI-based services such as video editing software and voice-to-text tools that efficiently convert spoken conversations into written transcripts., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, provides AI video editing and voice-to-text services. In November 2025, Return Zero Inc. The CEO of the company is Chamsol Lee, who has been instrumental in driving its vision forward. Return Zero Inc. provides a voice-to-text service that turns spoken communication into written text. Its OPEN API features the Voice In Text Out (VITO) engine, which transcribes phone calls in real-time. This technology serves a variety of users, from real estate agents to corporate employees, enabling them to easily access and share important conversation details. The service is primarily marketed in South Korea, with potential applications across various regions. Return Zero Inc. operates on a subscription-based model for its voice recognition services, catering to individual users and businesses.'s technology into their own systems, optimizing communication and documentation. The pricing consists of tiered plans based on usage, which include features like advanced search and real-time transcription.'s OPEN API further allows businesses to customize their interactions, creating additional revenue streams. The company plans to use the November 2025 funds to improve its artificial intelligence voice technology, bring in top talent, grow its services, and expand into international markets.

Who invested in Return Zero

8 investors across 5 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series C

    Nov 6, 2025

    Amount

    $3.5M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    May 15, 2021

    Amount

    $14M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Apr 29, 2020

    Amount

    $2M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    Jun 1, 2019

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Seed

    Jun 1, 2019

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Return Zero

Who invested in Return Zero?

Return Zero has 8 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Return Zero raised?

Return Zero has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Return Zero last raise money?

Return Zero's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Nov 2025.

What does Return Zero do?

Based in South Korea, Return Zero Inc.

Where is Return Zero headquartered?

Return Zero is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Which VCs invest in companies like Return Zero?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Yufu Capital, ICBC Capital Management, Ningbo Tongshang Fund and Boc Private Equity Firm back software companies at Return Zero's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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