# RLWRLD

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.rlwrld.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $57M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 15, 2026)
- Investors on record: 21

## About

Based in South Korea, RLWRLD Inc., d.b.a RLWRLD, creates software and platforms designed to provide robots with human-like dexterity and intelligence, trained directly in real industrial settings.

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, RLWRLD Inc. (d.b.a RLWRLD) develops foundational AI models for advanced robotics. In April 2026, it secured USD 15 million in seed funding from LG Electronics, SK Telecom, KDDI, ANA Holdings, Mitsui Chemicals, Shimadzu Corporation, Hashed, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, and Global Brain.

RLWRLD specializes in creating advanced foundation models that improve robotic capabilities, enabling them to sense, reason, and handle objects with a degree of dexterity similar to human abilities. Their core offerings center on delivering real-world autonomy via advanced systems built for precise manipulation and flexible adaptation. The end-use cases these solutions aim to address span various applications across sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, where accuracy and adaptability remain essential. The company’s products are designed for customers across North America and Europe, supporting organizations that require advanced robotic solutions to enhance operational efficiency and performance. By progressing the field of embodied intelligence, RLWRLD contributes to a significant shift in how robots engage with their surroundings, ultimately enabling wider adoption of autonomous systems across diverse industries and global markets.
The revenue model of RLWRLD is structured around partnerships and direct business-to-business transactions, focusing on delivering their proprietary robotic solutions to clients in diverse sectors. The company engages in contractual agreements with businesses that may require ongoing support and updates, potentially involving subscription-based services for software enhancements. Specific pricing structures are designed to reflect the complexity and functionality of their flagship products, facilitating tailored solutions that meet unique client needs. These agreements typically include options for initial purchase and subsequent maintenance or upgrade packages, ensuring that clients can adapt to evolving technologies within the robotic field. Through these strategic engagements, RLWRLD solidifies its position as a leader in the robotics market, leveraging its expertise to foster long-term relationships with clients seeking cutting-edge solutions. 

The company will use funds to build real-world robotics models, expand data pipelines, integrate partners, support proofs, and acquire infrastructure and talent.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 15, 2026, $15M — KDDI, Global Brain, SK Telecom, Mitsui Chemicals, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, ANA Holdings, LG Electronics, Hashed Ventures, Shimadzu
- Seed, Feb 26, 2026, $26M — Headline, Smilegate Investment, Z Venture Capital, Kakao Investment, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, CJ Korea Express, Hashed Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, T Investment, Lotte Ventures, Hyosung Ventures
- Seed, Apr 14, 2025, $16M — KDDI, Global Brain, Amber, SK Telecom, Mitsui Chemicals, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, ANA Holdings, LG Electronics, Hashed Ventures, Shimadzu Corporation, PKSHA Technology Capital

## Investors

- KDDI — Seed
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Seed
- Amber — Seed
- SK Telecom — Seed
- Mitsui Chemicals — Seed
- Mirae Asset Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mirae-asset-venture-investment) — Seed
- ANA Holdings — Seed
- LG Electronics — Seed
- Hashed Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hashed-ventures) — Seed
- Shimadzu Corporation — Seed
- PKSHA Technology Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pksha-technology-capital) — Seed
- Headline (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/headline) — Seed
- Smilegate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smilegate-investment) — Seed
- Z Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/z-venture-capital) — Seed
- Kakao Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kakao-investment) — Seed
- CJ Korea Express — Seed
- Hanwha Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hanwha-asset-management) — Seed
- T Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/t-investment) — Seed
- Lotte Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lotte-ventures) — Seed
- Hyosung Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyosung-ventures) — Seed
- Shimadzu — Seed