42Maru is a deep semantic QA (Question Answering) platform that utilizes cutting-edge technology to comprehend questions and deliver precise answers in real-time. The company's proprietary QA system, powered by deep learning and machine reading comprehension, has attained remarkable success, claiming the top position in Stanford’s SQuAD MRC competition. Notably, it has established a significant presence in the native market, being integrated into over 50% of smart speakers and forging partnerships with industry giants such as KT, LG, Daewoo, Hyundai, and Softbank. As the company expands internationally with the opening of its London office, it is set to launch a SaaS platform targeting organizations seeking to enhance operational efficiency.
In terms of market targeting, 42Maru focuses on KMS (Knowledge Management System), the Chatbot Industry, and Knowledge QA, leveraging core technologies including information retrieval, natural language understanding, and machine reading comprehension.
The company has earned an impressive array of accolades and milestones, including being selected for prestigious events like Web Summit 2018 and CES 2019. Notably, it was honored with the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) Award and selected for the UK Department for International Trade’s Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) 2019. Additionally, the company received recognition through various innovation awards, grants, and achievements in different industry segments. The latest corporate round investment, received from Naver Cloud in May 2024, showcases continued investor confidence in the company's potential for growth and innovation.
Established in 2015 and headquartered in South Korea, 42Maru stands as a promising player in the robotics industry, marked by a track record of technological excellence and strategic partnerships.
