V1C Raises KRW 13.4B Pre-Series A
V1C, a Seoul, South Korea–based AI-powered financial management and financing platform for businesses, has raised KRW 13.4 billion (approx $8.8M) in a pre-Series A round.
Led by Bass Ventures and DSC Investment.
Bass Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Seoul, founded in 2018, that focuses on investing in startups from the pre-seed to Series A stages. Backing ambitious founders, the firm also provides hands-on support in areas such as strategy, hiring, and global expansion. It typically invests in sectors like fintech, artificial intelligence, platforms, and consumer services, and has built a portfolio of over 150 startups.
DSC Investment is a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul, founded in 2012, that focuses on investing in startups from early-stage through growth and pre-IPO phases. The firm operates numerous investment funds with significant assets under management (approximately $900 million to $1 billion). DSC Investment primarily backs companies in sectors tied to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including IT, software, biotechnology, big data, and emerging technologies, while also participating in secondary investments and later-stage deals.
The company will use the funds to expand its AI-driven financial management platform, strengthen its financing capabilities, and scale partnerships and product development.
V1C is a fintech company that develops financial technology solutions for digital payments and investment platforms. The company leverages AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure to deliver personalized financial recommendations and secure transaction processing. V1C's core product, Clobe AI, is a SaaS solution that aggregates financial data from bank accounts, credit cards, and tax invoices to deliver real-time cash flow insights and profit-and-loss analysis, serving over 10,000 corporate customers.
Funding Details
Company: V-One C Co., Ltd. (V1C)
Raised: $8.8M
Round: Pre-Series A
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investors: Bass Ventures, DSC Investment
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://clobe.ai/
Software Category: Fintech / AI Financial Management SaaS