# Uvify

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

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.uvify.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $0.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 2, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in San Francisco, US, founded in 2014, Uvify develops advanced aerial robotics, specializing in swarm light show drones and research platforms, providing innovative solutions for entertainment and academic sectors. Founded by Hyon Lim, Uvify is  known for its pioneering work in aerial robotics. The company successfully raised KRW 60 billion in venture funding from new investors Crit Ventures and NXC. Uvify operates independently without subsidiaries or a parent company. Uvify specializes in advanced aerial robotics, with flagship products such as the IFO, the leading swarm light show drone, and the IFO-S, a research platform for swarm intelligence studies. Their products target various sectors, including entertainment and education, with a global customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia. Uvify generates revenue through direct sales of its drones and related services, utilizing both B2B and direct-to-consumer sales models. Clients purchase drones for events or research, often with service agreements. Their revenue model includes pricing plans for bulk purchases aimed at large events or long-term research projects, with flagship products central to these transactions. Looking ahead, Uvify plans to expand its product line with new innovations in aerial robotics, aiming to launch several new products over the next few years. The company will use the February 2026 funding to advance swarm drone technology and expand into next-generation defense drones using autonomous flight and physical artificial intelligence.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 2, 2015, $0.3M — Kakao Ventures

## Investors

- Kakao Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kakao-ventures) — Seed