Naver D2SF Makes New Investment in Natural Language Processing Startup 'Tunip'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Naver's startup incubation organization D2SF announced on the 16th that it has made a new investment in the natural language processing AI startup Tunib.

Tunib is a startup developing advanced AI technologies such as natural language processing and ultra-large-scale AI in-house. Recognized for its differentiated technological capabilities, it secured seed investments worth 3 billion KRW from Pearl Abyss Capital, Naver D2SF, and DSC Investment. This round of investment was led by Pearl Abyss Capital.

Tunib is developing a 'multi-persona chatbot' that can carry on natural and deep conversations reflecting various personalities and emotions. It has independently developed advanced technologies including ultra-large-scale AI and AI ethics models, and has already been recognized for its differentiated technological prowess by publishing papers at major domestic and international conferences and winning challenges. Currently, it is preparing multi-persona chatbot services targeting the travel and pet markets as its primary focus.

Yang Sanghwan, leader of Naver D2SF, said, "Tunib is a rare team possessing differentiated technological capabilities in the challenging fields of AI, such as natural language processing and ultra-large-scale AI." He added, "In the metaverse (extended virtual world) environment, interactions with virtual characters like metahumans and digital humans will become increasingly important, and Tunib is expected to grow significantly by implementing natural and immersive conversations."

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