Bone AI Secures $12M Seed Round to Accelerate AI‑Powered Defense Robotics

Why It Matters

The funding and early traction give Bone AI a foothold to disrupt a $69 billion defense backlog in Korea, potentially reshaping the region’s defense‑tech ecosystem and accelerating sovereign AI capabilities for allied markets.

Deal Summary

Seoul‑based Bone AI announced a $12 million seed round led by Third Prime, with strategic participation from Kolon Group. The funding will support the startup's AI‑driven autonomous drones, ground and marine vehicles targeting defense and government contracts across Asia and beyond.