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NewHeritage raises $760K seed from CNTTech to scale seaweed-snack exports globally. The South Korean startup will accelerate overseas expansion and R&D.

PRIVATESep 04, 2026

Amount Raised

$760,000

Round Type

Seed

South KoreaManufacturingAgriculture and Farming

Investors

CNTTech

Description

NewHeritage, a South Korean startup specializing in seaweed-based snacks with intellectual property content, has raised 1 billion won (approximately $760,000) in Seed funding from CNTTech. The company has already expanded its export channels to 13 countries including the United States, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. The funding will accelerate the company's overseas channel expansion and seaweed-based research and development. CNTTech plans to support NewHeritage's technology development and follow-on funding through government-linked programs such as TIPS and LIPS.

Quick answer

NewHeritage raised $760,000 in a Seed round, dated September 4, 2026. Investors: CNTTech. NewHeritage is based in South Korea.

How much did NewHeritage raise?
NewHeritage raised $760,000 in a Seed round on September 4, 2026.
Who invested in NewHeritage?
CNTTech is named as investors in this round.
What does NewHeritage do?
NewHeritage is a South Korean startup that produces and exports seaweed-based snacks (gim) combined with intellectual property content.
Where is NewHeritage based and how big is it?
NewHeritage is based in South Korea. Fundz records about 18 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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Company Information

Company

NewHeritage

Location

South Korea

About

NewHeritage is a South Korean startup that produces and exports seaweed-based snacks (gim) combined with intellectual property content. The company has built an OEM production system leveraging seaweed farming and manufacturing infrastructure, and has expanded exports to 13 countries including the United States, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. NewHeritage differentiates itself from traditional gim producers through brand development, snack innovation, content IP, and eco-friendly material technology.

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