K-pop Fashion Tech Startup Kindof Selected for Government 'Global TIPS' Program
Creatrip Team
2 months ago
Kindof, a K-pop-based fashion brand-house startup, has been selected for South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups private investment-led 'Global TIPS' program. The Global Track supports startups with proven global potential with up to 1.2 billion KRW in R&D funding over three years. Kindof has secured a total of 3.8 billion KRW in funding, including 2.6 billion KRW in seed investment. The company will focus on advancing its AI agent platform, expanding fashion and 3D-modeling automation solutions, and building overseas partnerships to accelerate global expansion. Kindof operates AI-driven services such as an AI agent builder, workflow engine, and automation hub, and runs K-pop costume production label '2000 Atelier' and B2C brand '2000 Archives'. The selection is expected to support hiring and international growth; CEO Kim Sun-bin said the deal officially recognizes Kindof’s technology and growth potential and aims to make the company a global leader in fashion tech.
