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GraphAI raises ₩17B Series A round led by K2 Investment Partners to unify three databases into one engine.

PRIVATEAug 13, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

₩17 Billion

Round Type

Series A

South KoreaSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceAnalyticsMachine LearningBig Data

Investors

We VenturesKiwoom InvestmentQuad VenturesGu InvestmentA VenturesK2 Investment Partners

Description

GraphAI, a South Korean enterprise AI data infrastructure company, has raised ₩17 billion in a Series A round. The funding will upgrade its Akashic platform, develop a new product, and expand overseas. New investors include A Ventures and GU Investment, with follow-ons from previous backers. The company aims to streamline data integration for clients across various industries.

Company Information

Company

GraphAI

Location

South Korea

About

GraphAI is a South Korean enterprise AI data infrastructure company that specializes in unifying multiple database types into a single engine. Founded in 2022 by KAIST professor Kim Min-soo, the company developed Akashic DB to merge graph, vector, and relational databases. This innovation allows AI to query diverse data types efficiently, enhancing both data integration and operational capabilities. GraphAI aims to improve the understanding of data within business contexts, vital for enterprise AI success.

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Series A companies typically raise their next round in 10-18 months
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