# XYZ

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

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.xyzcorp.io
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 9, 2026)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2019, XYZ Inc. develops advanced artificial intelligence service robots, primarily targeting the food and beverage industry to enhance operational efficiencies and customer service in various establishments. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, XYZ Inc. focuses on creating AI-driven robotic solutions. In March 2026, XYZ Inc. raised KRW 13 billion in series B funding from new investors Kolon Investment, Yuanta Investment, and Crit Ventures. Other unspecified investors also participated in the round. Sungjae Hwang, the founder and CEO, leads the company with a vision for innovation in automation. 

XYZ specializes in developing and deploying AI service robots, including the Barista Robot "Baris" and Ice Cream Robot "Aris." These robots streamline tasks in the food and beverage sector, providing rapid service in cafes and restaurants. The Baris robot can brew hand-drip coffee, while the Aris robot prepares various ice cream flavors with customizable toppings, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. XYZ Inc. generates revenue through B2B sales and partnerships, offering robotic solutions to clients such as cafes and restaurants. The transactional structure typically involves direct sales, leasing options, and subscription-based pricing for software updates and maintenance, facilitating automation with minimized upfront costs for clients.

The company will use the March 2026 funding to develop new humanoid robots, improve robot intelligence systems, and expand data infrastructure.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 9, 2026, $8.8M — Yuanta Investment, Kolon Investment, Crit Ventures
- Series A, Nov 16, 2022, $7.5M — Samsung Venture Investment, Korea Investment Partners, Hyundai Motor Company, Magna Investment, Humax, Bilanx Investment

## Investors

- Samsung Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samsung-venture-investment) — Series A
- Korea Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/korea-investment-partners) — Series A
- Hyundai Motor Company — Series A
- Magna Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/magna-investment) — Series A
- Humax — Series A
- Bilanx Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bilanx-investment) — Series A
- Yuanta Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yuanta-investment) — Series B
- Kolon Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kolon-investment) — Series B
- Crit Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crit-ventures) — Series B