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ButBeautiful closes pre-Series A funding round led by Laguna Investment to scale its AI social app Truloop globally.

PRIVATESep 01, 2026•2 days ago

Round Type

Series A

Los AngelesEventsArtificial IntelligenceSocial MediaEvent Management

Investors

Kim Bong JinZ Venture CapitalKiwoom InvestmentCrit VenturesLaguna Investment

Description

ButBeautiful, operator of the AI-powered social app Truloop, has closed a pre-Series A funding round. Laguna Investment led the round, with participation from CRIT Ventures, Kiwoom Investment, Z Venture Capital, and Kim Bong-jin. The funding will enhance Truloop’s AI features and accelerate its global market expansion. The company is also selected for the TIPS R&D Global Track for additional funding.

Company Information

Company

ButBeautiful

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

ButBeautiful is the operator of Truloop, an AI-powered social app designed to streamline the process of planning and documenting gatherings. The platform unifies the entire lifecycle of events, from scheduling to venue selection and memory-keeping. Founded by Suman Park, the company includes a team with experience in scaling social services in Korea. Truloop focuses on fostering real-world connections by using AI to enhance user interactions around gatherings.

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