NVIDIA Announces Investments in Korean AI Startups at MSIT Forum

NVIDIA has announced new investments in Korean AI startups during the MSIT-NVIDIA AI Startup Partnership Forum held at COEX in Seoul. The event, co-hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), brought together over 20 startups specializing in foundation models, physical AI, AI infrastructure, and AI semiconductors. Ryu Je-myung, vice minister of science and ICT, joined NVIDIA leaders to engage with the startups and discuss advancements in the AI ecosystem.

Details of the Investments

NVIDIA disclosed an investment in Point2 Technology, a Korean AI interconnect company. Point2 develops scalable, radio frequency-based interconnects designed to transfer data efficiently between chips and racks in AI factories. This innovation offers a high-performance alternative to traditional copper and optical interconnect solutions, addressing the needs of next-generation AI infrastructure.

Further investments are planned for Motif Technologies, RLWRLD, and Upstage. Motif Technologies, based in Seoul, focuses on developing foundation models for AI agents, including the open-weight large language model Motif-3. RLWRLD, a physical AI startup with operations in San Francisco, Seoul, and Tokyo, creates robotics foundation models enabling humanoid and industrial robots to perform intricate tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as assembling components and kitting parts from moving conveyors. Upstage, another Korean enterprise AI company, specializes in Solar language models and document AI tools that streamline business workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Strategic Context

These investments align with NVIDIA’s ongoing collaboration with Korea’s startup and venture ecosystem. The company’s Inception program, which supports over 1,000 Korea-based startups, provides technical expertise, preferred pricing, and opportunities for investor connections. The partnership forum underscores NVIDIA’s commitment to fostering innovation across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to advanced models and robotics applications.