3D machine vision startup CLE Inc. announced on the 3rd that it has completed a Series A funding round of 16 billion won. This round was led by SBVA, with new investors including Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Kolon Investment, IBK Venture Investment, and KT Investment. Existing investor FuturePlay also participated in a follow-on round.
Klee develops 3D cameras and AI vision software capable of precisely measuring the three-dimensional shape of objects. This allows it to provide solutions that fully automate assembly and inspection processes in manufacturing and logistics settings. By integrating proprietary hardware, AI algorithms, and software, Klee can implement customized applications for its customers.
Klee's products have been applied to the production lines of Hyundai, Kia, and other automakers and have completed mass production verification. To enter the Japanese market, the company has partnered with a local company and is currently conducting technology verification projects with Toyota and Honda. Furthermore, the company is expanding its application areas into the electronics, materials, and logistics industries.
With this investment, Kle plans to accelerate its expansion into Japan, Europe, and the Americas, and expand its technology portfolio, which focuses on manufacturing automation, into the logistics, semiconductor, defense, and aerospace sectors.
SBVA Senior Judge Hong Sang-woo said, “CLE possesses the technological prowess to commercialize a 3D solution that goes beyond the limitations of existing 2D machine vision using AI technology,” and “It will contribute to the expansion of robot adoption in various industries such as production, logistics, and semiconductors.”
Futureplay Investment Division 2 Head Jeon A-ram explained, “CLE is an exemplary B2B startup that has secured successful references in the Korean automobile industry and is quickly entering the global market based on this. We executed this investment after highly evaluating its product competitiveness and market growth potential.”
“Through this investment, we will advance our 3D machine vision technology and grow into a company that provides greater value to people in both domestic and international markets,” said Lee Jin-han, CEO of Kle.
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