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NAVER D2SF invests in NdotLight

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026

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The investment signals growing confidence in physical AI data infrastructure, potentially boosting NdotLight's valuation and market position. It may also positively influence Naver's strategic positioning in AI and robotics, while highlighting the importance of data solutions for the physical AI sector.

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Naver D2SF, the corporate venture capital arm of Naver, made a follow-on investment in NdotLight, a data infrastructure company for physical AI. The South Korea — South Korean won 15 billion funding round was led by South Korea — Korea Development Bank. This marks Naver D2SF's third investment in NdotLight, following its participation in the company's Pre-Series A round in 2021 and Series A round in 2022. NdotLight has developed TRINIX, a simulation-ready 3D data generation solution that integrates with Nvidia Omniverse, enabling the supply of large-scale, high-quality 3D simulation datasets. The company provides AI training data to humanoid robotics and robotics foundation model companies, including Holiday Robotics, AeiRobot, ROBROS, and RLWRLD, and participates as a data supplier in physical AI projects led by Hyundai Motor Company and LG Electronics. NdotLight is actively hiring across all functions. Naver D2SF plans to explore new collaboration opportunities with NdotLight in physical AI.

90 Naver invested in NdotLight
80 NdotLight developed TRINIX
60 NdotLight integrated with Nvidia Omniverse Nvidia
60 NdotLight provides training data
60 NdotLight participates as data supplier
40 NdotLight hiring across all functions
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NdotLight received a South Korea — South Korean won 15 billion follow-on investment, validating its business model and supporting its growth in physical AI data infrastructure. The funding will enable expansion and hiring.
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Naver, through its D2SF arm, made a follow-on investment in NdotLight, reinforcing its commitment to physical AI and potentially enhancing its ecosystem and strategic partnerships.
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South Korea — Korea Development Bank led the funding round, providing significant capital and lending credibility to NdotLight's growth prospects.
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Nvidia's Omniverse platform is integrated with NdotLight's TRINIX solution, positioning Nvidia as a key technology partner in the physical AI data space.
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Park Jin-young (disambiguation) is the CEO of NdotLight, leading the company through this funding round and driving its strategic direction.
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Hyundai Motor Company is a client of NdotLight, using its data for physical AI projects, which may enhance Hyundai's robotics and AI capabilities.
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LG Electronics is a client of NdotLight, participating in physical AI projects, potentially benefiting from improved AI training data.
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Samsung Electronics is mentioned as a former employer of NdotLight's CEO and CTO, but is not directly involved in this funding event.
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South Korea is the home country of Naver and NdotLight, and the investment reflects the country's growing focus on AI and robotics.
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Suntae Kim is the CTO of NdotLight, contributing technical expertise in AI and 3D engine development.
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Sanghwan Yang is the Head of Naver D2SF, expressing confidence in NdotLight's growth and the partnership.
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The South Korea — South Korean won 15 billion funding round is denominated in South Korean won, indicating the scale of investment in local currency.
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