Kakao Ventures, a leading early-stage investor in startups, hosted a Brown Bag Meeting at Maru360 in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, on the 27th. This recurring networking event connects Kakao Ventures-backed startups with media representatives. This session was themed KV Logistics Family Going Global, featuring presentations by logistics startups TechTaka and Flotic, both backed by Kakao Ventures.
Over the past decade, Kakao Ventures has strategically invested in early-stage startups that are transforming the logistics industry through cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and drones. Some of its notable investments include Bgarage, Techtaka, Masauto, Contoro Robotics, Flotic, Weflow, and Logispot.
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- Bgarage = Inventory management using autonomous drones
- Flotic = Robot deployment and operational efficiency solutions for logistics centers
- Contoro Robotics = Automated loading and unloading in logistics centers using robotic arms
- Mars Auto = Truck autonomous driving for logistics automation
- Logispot = IT-based first-to-last-mile integrated logistics solution
- Techtaka = Seamless logistics system through integration of WMS, OMS, and TMS
- Weflow = O&M solutions for drones
Techtaka operates ARGO, a global integrated logistics platform that streamlines e-commerce logistics into a single solution. The company secured KRW 12.6 billion in Series B funding last year and has been experiencing rapid growth. Unlike traditional logistics firms that often operate at a loss, Techtaka has achieved a positive unit economy with a 15% contribution margin.
The company runs a 60,000-square-meter fulfillment center, boasting an impressive logistics accuracy rate of 99.96%. Over the past year, it has increased shipment volume by 3.4 times and doubled its customer base, reinforcing its global expansion efforts.
Techtaka aims to resolve three major challenges in global logistics. Yang Soo-young, CEO of Techtaka said “Global e-commerce companies often face systemic limitations due to language barriers and fragmented processes when relying on large-scale retailers for logistics services”
Techtaka’s integrated logistics solutions address these inefficiencies. Currently, the company operates in the U.S. and Japan, with plans to establish additional distribution centers in the central and eastern U.S. soon.
Flotic has developed FloRa, a platform designed to simplify robotic integration within warehouses and improve operational efficiency. FloRa utilizes an AI-powered Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model to support visual information recognition, automated data analysis, and real-time task optimization.
The platform features tools such as a map editor and simulation software to design optimal workflows within warehouses while integrating with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for enhanced efficiency. Recently, Flotic obtained FCC certification required for entry into the U.S. market and has partnered with Boston-based robotics AI startup Zordi to accelerate its global expansion efforts.
