a16z Visits Korea to Explore AI Robotics Cooperation
Andreessen Horowitz's Raghu Raghuram met with Korean AI hardware and robotics companies, as local startups announced new deals.
Raghu Raghuram of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) visited South Korea with an infrastructure investment team to explore cooperation with Korean AI hardware and robotics companies, according to tech42.co.kr. The visit underscores the firm's interest in the local technology ecosystem.
Separately, Korean startups announced a series of partnerships, investments, and product launches. Mobiltech is building a virtual test and evaluation platform for military unmanned autonomous vehicles with ADD, running until April 2028. The company unveiled its digital twin platform Replica City at the Pangyo defense AX hub opening ceremony on the 12th.
In education and recruitment, Grepp's Programmers AI competency assessment was adopted by 16 companies and institutions within six months of launch. A major commercial bank replaced its presentation interview with AI competency assessment in its second-half recruitment.
Other developments included Sejinsa receiving a bridge investment from Seoul National University Technology Holdings and being selected for the TIPS program. Taekrobot was finally selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' TIPS R&D general track, and GhostPass was selected for the 'Innovation Premier 1000' program.
Simsimi is developing AI work support services for public projects with the Korea Smart Village Association. Guru ENT showcased smart forest restoration solutions at BOUNCE 2026 held in Busan on the 7th and 8th. MarkeMake's brand SOOO won the 'Personal Care Product of the Year' category at the 2026 Beautyworld Dubai Awards on the 7th. Fabement released a travel package linked to THE BOYZ Sangyeon's first solo Japanese fan meeting. Mark & Company revealed 30 third-round candidate startups for the 2026 Innovation Forest Awards. MetaBranding will hold an open seminar 'AI Era Branding Practice' on the 16th.
Background
In September, a16z set up the $1.1 billion Machine Age Fund.
Quick answers
Who from a16z visited South Korea?
Raghu Raghuram visited with an infrastructure investment team to explore cooperation with Korean AI hardware and robotics companies.
What is Mobiltech developing with ADD?
Mobiltech is building a virtual test and evaluation platform for military unmanned autonomous vehicles with ADD, running until April 2028.
When will MetaBranding hold its seminar?
MetaBranding will hold an open seminar 'AI Era Branding Practice' on the 16th.