Naver D2SF Doubles Down on AI Innovation: Invests in Two Groundbreaking American Startups
- South Korea's online giant Naver Corp.'s startup incubator, D2SF (D2 Startup Factory), has invested in two North American AI startups founded by Korean entrepreneurs, Claythis and YesPlz.
- Claythis has developed an AI solution capable of generating 3D characters and animations.
- Its main target market includes small to medium game studios, providing them with a more efficient and cost-effective solution for creating high-quality 3D characters and animations.
Naver D2SF Invests in Two American AI Startups Founded by Korean Entrepreneurs
South Korea’s online giant Naver Corp.’s startup incubator, D2SF (D2 Startup Factory), has invested in two North American AI startups founded by Korean entrepreneurs, Claythis and YesPlz.
Claythis: Revolutionizing 3D Character and Animation Creation
Claythis has developed an AI solution capable of generating 3D characters and animations. The AI automates the entire process, from 3D modeling and rigging – creating skeletal structures – to generating movements, which bring the models to life.
Its main target market includes small to medium game studios, providing them with a more efficient and cost-effective solution for creating high-quality 3D characters and animations.
YesPlz: Enhancing Fashion Product Search and Recommendations
YesPlz has created an AI model optimized for fashion product search and recommendations. Unlike traditional recommendation systems that rely mostly on text, YesPlz developed a multimodal AI that integrates text, images, and styles.
The startup offers its services, including product tagging, widgets, and analytical tools, in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) format. Notable clients include W Concept, Kolon Mall, and Handsome.