Upstage Raises $72M in Funding to Enhance AI Solutions for Global Enterprises

Upstage Raises $72M in Series B Funding

Upstage's Series B Funding

Key Highlights:

  • Series B Funding: Upstage, an AI company specializing in large language models (LLMs) and Document AI, raised $72 million in Series B funding.
  • Investors: Backed by SK Networks, KT, Korea Development Bank, Shinhan Venture Investment, Hana Ventures, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, and Industrial Bank of Korea, along with participation from existing investors.
  • Purpose-Trained LLMs: Funds will be used to accelerate the development of purpose-trained LLMs for global enterprises.

Upstage's Target Market

  • Global Enterprises: Large organizations in various industries seeking AI-powered solutions for document processing and workflow automation.
  • Companies Embracing AI Technology: Businesses looking to leverage AI models and technologies to improve work efficiency and streamline operations.
  • Organizations Handling Unstructured Data: Companies dealing with large amounts of unstructured data that require automated processing and analysis.

What Upstage Needs to Buy

  • Research and Development: Investments in research and development to further enhance and expand their large language models and Document AI solutions.
  • Partnerships and Integrations: Collaborations with platforms like Amazon SageMaker JumpStart and other technology providers to integrate and offer their AI solutions.
  • Marketing and Sales Support: Resources to promote and sell their AI solutions to global enterprises and expand their customer base.