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AI-Powered Startup Actnova Secures $ 2.4 million in Pre-Series A Funding for Breakthrough Animal Behavior Testing Solution - KoreaTechDesk

PRIVATEFeb 07, 2024

Amount Raised

$2.4 Million

Round Type

Pre-Series A

SeoulInformation TechnologyBiotechnologyHealth CareArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

A VenturesFast VenturesHana Ventures

Description

Actnova, led by CEO Kim Dae-geon, has secured a $2.4-million Pre-Series A round investment spearheaded by Hana Ventures with contributions from A Ventures and Fast Ventures. The investment underscores Actnova’s growing prominence in animal behavior testing, and its expansion into prestigious institutions such as MIT and the Broad Institute. The company's collaboration with esteemed organizations like the Korea Brain Research Institute and Daegu Cheombok Preclinical Center has further validated its technology and products in real-world research settings.

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Actnova raised $2.4 Million in a Pre-Series A round, dated February 7, 2024. Investors: A Ventures, Fast Ventures and Hana Ventures. Actnova is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.

How much did Actnova raise?
Actnova raised $2.4 Million in a Pre-Series A round on February 7, 2024.
Who invested in Actnova?
A Ventures, Fast Ventures and Hana Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Actnova do?
Actnova is a Korean startup specializing in AI-powered animal behavior testing solutions, particularly in drug development for brain diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Where is Actnova based and how big is it?
Actnova is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
Who are the decision-makers at Actnova?
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Company Information

Company

Actnova

Location

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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Actnova is a Korean startup specializing in AI-powered animal behavior testing solutions, particularly in drug development for brain diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The company's core strength lies in its AI SaaS solution, Actverse, which analyzes behavioral symptom tests in animal models.

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