Kyndof, a K-pop-focused fashion brand house, announced December 26 that it has been selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ TIPS Global Track, a private investment-led technology startup support program.
TIPS Global Track identifies early-stage startups with demonstrated global market capabilities and provides up to KRW 1.2 billion ($830,000 USD) in research and development funding over three years.
With this selection, Kyndof closed a total of KRW 3.8 billion ($2.6 million USD) in fundraising, including KRW 2.6 billion ($1.8 million USD) in seed investment. The funds will support advancement of the company’s AI agent platform, expansion of its fashion and 3D modeling automation solutions, overseas partnership development, and accelerated global market entry.
The startup operates 2000Atelier, which creates stage costumes for K-pop artists, and 2000Archives, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand. Both leverage Kyndof’s proprietary technology stack, including an AI agent builder, workflow engine, and automation hub. The company has emerged as an innovation leader in fashion industry planning, production, and operations.
The TIPS Global Track selection is expected to boost hiring and international expansion efforts.
“This agreement validates Kyndof’s technology and growth trajectory,” said CEO Sunbin Kim. “We’re positioned to become a globally competitive player in fashion-tech.”