AI SOCCER interface (top) and the process of reconstructing a user’s posture into a 3D model using Vision AI through IR camera footage (bottom) | Image by Galloping
Galloping (CEO Yi-Kyung Son), a provider of AI-based soccer training analysis solutions, has raised 1 billion KRW in funding from The Invention Lab, the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund. Galloping is a resident company of the Pangyo Startup Zone, established by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and operated by the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development and the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation.
The Invention Lab was the lead early-stage investor, contributing to the funding and an additional 300 million KRW from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency and 500 million KRW from the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund. This investment reflects recognition of Galloping’s advanced AI technology and market potential, with the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund as the largest contributor, underscoring their confidence in the company.
Galloping’s AI SOCCER leverages Vision AI to provide innovative solutions for enhancing soccer training efficiency. With this funding, Galloping will strengthen its global expansion and further development of its AI SOCCER platform.
A Korea Credit Guarantee Fund representative stated, “Galloping integrates AI technology into soccer training, revolutionizing traditional methods and showing great growth potential. We made this investment based on our trust in their vision and technology. We will continue to support Galloping in achieving a leading position in the global sports market.”
Yi-Kyung Son, CEO of Galloping, said, “We are thrilled to have our technology and global growth potential recognized through investments from institutions like the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund. We will dedicate ourselves to ensuring AI SOCCER plays a pivotal role in the global soccer training market by advancing technology and scaling globally.”
Galloping plans to extend its Vision AI technology beyond soccer to other sports training applications. The company researches and develops various AI solutions to enhance athlete performance through cutting-edge technology.
