V1C, the Korean startup behind the business financial management and financing solution, has closed a pre-Series A round worth approximately $8.8M (KRW 13.4 billion).
The round was led by Bass Ventures and DSC Investment. Investors cited V1C’s deep operational expertise in financial and accounting software, as well as the company’s proven track record in loan execution and risk management through its Clobe Finance arm, as key factors in committing to what they described as an unusually large investment for such an early-stage company.
V1C operates Clobe AI, a SaaS platform designed for corporations and sole proprietors. The platform aggregates data from multiple bank accounts, credit cards, and tax invoices to deliver real-time cash flow reports and profit-and-loss analysis. Since its launch, Clobe AI has grown to more than 10,000 corporate customers in under 18 months.
Beyond software, V1C addresses business financing needs through Clobe Finance, which has now recorded a cumulative loan volume of approximately $72.1M (KRW 110 billion), positioning the company as a comprehensive fintech platform rather than a standalone software provider.
The company is also deepening its institutional partnerships. Following an MOU signed with Hana Financial Group in March 2026, V1C and the banking giant are collaborating on financial product integration, co-marketing initiatives, and the development of advanced AI-based credit scoring models aimed at improving financial access for small and medium-sized businesses and self-employed individuals.
“Unlike the B2C market, which has seen waves of innovation, the B2B space remains largely untouched,” said Eunwook Do, CEO of V1C. “We believe that true economic growth in Korea can only accelerate when the operating environment for small business owners is fundamentally transformed.”
