KOR Protocol Raises $7.5M Series A

KOR Protocol Raises $7.5M Series A

KOR Protocol, based in London, is building a creative asset clearinghouse platform that connects emerging talent with labels, agencies, and brands. The company announced a $7.5 million Series A round to support its mission of providing an end-to-end system for the talent economy in the AI era.

This funding round was backed by 1kx and Blockchain Capital. The company is also supported by previous investors including Republic Crypto, Sfermion, Animoca Brands, Solana, Avalanche, Alumni Ventures, and SevenX.

KOR Protocol intends to use the capital to expand the supply of licensed music and entertainment IP available to AI-native products, deepen its protocol and product stack, and onboard more creators, rights holders, and developers to its ecosystem.

Founded to address the challenges in the modern entertainment industry, KOR Protocol provides a platform for production, distribution, and monetization of creative assets. By leveraging AI and blockchain infrastructure, the company helps artists and rights holders manage licensing, payments, and audience growth through products such as KORUS and Pacer.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://korprotocol.io

Company: KOR Protocol

Raised: $7.5M

Round: Series A

Funding Date: July 07, 2026

Additional Investors: 1kx, Blockchain Capital, Republic Crypto, Sfermion, Animoca Brands, Solana, Avalanche, Alumni Ventures, SevenX

Company Website: https://korprotocol.io

Software Category: Entertainment Technology