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Storika Closes Seed Funding Round

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 03, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026

Sentiment
30
Attention
1
Articles
6
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The seed round signals investor confidence in AI-driven influencer marketing automation. Storika's expansion into the U.S. market could disrupt traditional influencer marketing workflows, potentially benefiting D2C brands and pressuring legacy agencies.

influencer marketing AI software beauty
Event Summary

Storika, an AI-native creator marketing automation platform, closed a seed funding round on undisclosed terms. The round included a strategic investment from Amorepacific Corporation, with participation from Schmidt, Hustle Fund, BonAngels Venture Partners, and Krew Capital. Storika plans to use the funds to advance its AI agent infrastructure and expand its U.S. B2B customer base. The platform goes live on July 15 at the Alphabet Inc. for Startups Accelerator: Korea Demo Day.

Key Actions
100 Storika closed seed round
80 Amorepacific Corporation invested in Storika
40 Schmidt participated in Storika
40 Hustle Fund participated in Storika
40 BonAngels Venture Partners participated in Storika
40 Krew Capital participated in Storika
Entities Involved
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Storika
Storika is the company that closed the seed round, gaining capital to scale its AI platform and expand in the U.S. market.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Amorepacific Corporation
Amorepacific Corporation made a strategic investment in Storika, indicating interest in AI-driven influencer marketing for its beauty brands.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Brice Lee
Brice Lee is the CEO of Storika, quoted in the announcement about the funding and platform launch.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Schmidt
Schmidt participated as an investor in the seed round.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Hustle Fund
Hustle Fund participated as an investor in the seed round.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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BonAngels Venture Partners
BonAngels Venture Partners participated as an investor in the seed round.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Krew Capital
Krew Capital participated as an investor in the seed round.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Hanpoom
Hanpoom is a current client of Storika, using its platform for influencer marketing.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. is hosting the Alphabet Inc. for Startups Accelerator: Korea Demo Day where Storika will go live on July 15.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 5.0
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