Datumo, a South Korean company specializing in AI trust and safety evaluations, has secured $15.5 million in Series B funding to expand its innovative Eval platform for ensuring the reliability and safety of generative AI outputs.

Target Overview

Datumo is a South Korea-based company established in 2018 by founders David Kim, Michael Hwang, Hawk Shin, Yuntaek Lee, Haseung Jeon, and Muni Jeon. The firm operates within the rapidly evolving generative AI sector, focusing on the critical aspect of trust and safety for AI-generated outputs. Datumo’s Eval platform provides an automated, end-to-end evaluation process aimed at enhancing the reliability and safety of generative AI services.

The Eval platform specifically addresses significant risks associated with large language models (LLMs), such as hallucinations, factual inaccuracies, and biased or ethically questionable outputs. The increasing complexity and potential repercussions of AI outputs necessitate comprehensive and systematic evaluation processes that Datumo aims to fulfill.

Industry Overview in South Korea

The generative AI industry in South Korea is experiencing rapid growth, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence technology and increasing investments from both local and international stake