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• Redrob secures $10 Million in Series A funding led by Korea Investment Partners
• Funds will support new ML architecture and India-focused language models
• Startup plans free LLM access for Indian universities in 2026

AI research startup Redrob has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Korea Investment Partners, with participation from KB Investment, Kiwoom Investment, Korea Development Bank Capital, Daekyo Investment, and DS & Partners. With this round, the company’s total funding reaches $14 million, including a $4 million seed round closed in 2023.

Redrob plans to use the fresh capital to develop its machine learning architecture designed to cut costs by nearly 50 times. The company will also build language models for all 22 constitutionally recognized Indian languages and expand its AI tools for learning, career growth, and workplace productivity.

Founded in 2018 by Felix Kim, Redrob offers an AI-based outbound intelligence platform that combines natural-language search with data from more than 19 sources. Its PeopleSearch tool provides access to over 700 million global professional profiles and supports lead generation, intent filtering, and targeted outreach.

As part of its growth roadmap, Redrob aims to offer free access to its large language model (LLM) to all Indian universities starting in Q1 2026. The startup is also in discussions with the Ministry of Education to widen availability for students. Additional plans include an enterprise suite for SMBs and startups, plus full multi-language support by the end of 2026.

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Kartikey Handa, Chief Operating Officer , said the company wants to make high-quality AI accessible to every Indian student and professional. By lowering AI costs through advanced ML techniques, Redrob hopes to reach 300 million learners and strengthen the market reach of its AI Suite, especially PeopleSearch.