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LaonPeople
AI-powered vision inspection and automation solutions.
About LaonPeople
LaonPeople Inc. is a South Korean technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based vision solutions and hardware. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Gwacheon, the company is publicly traded on the KOSDAQ exchange. The firm, led by CEO Lee Seok-jung, has established itself by developing technologies that address industrial challenges, starting with machine vision and expanding into generative AI platforms.The company's business operates across several segments, providing end-to-end services from hardware design to software integration. Its core offerings include AI vision inspection solutions used for defect detection in manufacturing processes for industries like semiconductors, displays, automotive parts, and secondary batteries. LaonPeople develops and manufactures its own line of machine vision hardware, including 2D and 3D cameras, smart cameras, and barcode readers. The company has also diversified into AI-driven solutions for other sectors, including intelligent video surveillance, healthcare, and finance.Key products include "NAVI AI PRO," an AI vision inspection software; "OdinAi," an advanced video monitoring system that uses generative AI to analyze situations and context; and "EZ PLANET," a unified platform for managing the AI development lifecycle. In a move to expand its market presence, LaonPeople has also entered the sports technology sector with its "VTrack" golf sensor and "SwingEZ" AI training software, which are gaining traction in North America and other global markets. The company has actively pursued growth through strategic partnerships, such as a collaboration with Kolon Benit to develop AI agents for the manufacturing industry and the acquisition of TDG, an AI Managed Service Provider (AI MSP), to bolster its cloud and platform services. Furthermore, it has engaged in international projects, including an AI-powered disaster management system in Thailand.Keywords: AI vision solutions, machine vision, industrial automation, defect detection, generative AI, video surveillance, manufacturing AI, semiconductor inspection, automotive inspection, battery inspection, AI development platform, smart cameras, 3D scanners, barcode readers, golf technology, launch monitor, AI training software, KOSDAQ, Lee Seok-jung, OdinAi, NAVI AI PRO, VTrack, SwingEZ, EZ PLANET
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- South Korea
- Employees
- 36
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 38.2/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Generative AI, Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection, AI Computing Infrastructure
- Technology
- Big Data
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2026 | $23M | $91M | KAMCO Ventures | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Oct 2021 | $25M | $101M | Kiwoom Securities | ↗ |
Growth signals
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Investors
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Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Kiwoom Securities- KVKAMCO Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
- SISV Investment
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