COMEUP Stars 2024, the core event of the global startup festival COMEUP 2024, will feature competitive IR pitching sessions in “Startup Valley.” A total of 50 teams, including 30 Rookie League companies, 10 Runners League companies, and 10 selected from the Rocket League through recommendations by the advisory committee, will compete.
Finalists from 13 countries, including South Korea, the U.S., the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, India, and Türkiye, highlight the event’s global scope.
Founded in 2020, UUUUU Inc. specializes in AI-powered nail graphics and advanced material technologies. The company produces self-nail art and care products to revolutionize nail lifestyle experiences. Operating through OEM, ODM, and direct-to-consumer channels, UUUUU has quickly established a strong market presence.
At COMEUP Stars 2024, UUUUU will unveil its flagship product line, “UUUUU Gel Nail.” The gel nail strips feature a unique, rounded design with a soft texture and visually striking patterns, setting them apart from conventional nail products.
Each product incorporates AI-driven nail graphic technology and 3D modeling-based design, supported by an international PCT patent filing. UUUUU’s use of advanced materials ensures high-quality, durable products that resist scratches and impact while maintaining an elegant finish.
The products are designed for easy application, curing under a gel lamp or sunlight to harden. Despite their strong adhesion, they can be conveniently removed using a specialized remover, offering durability and user-friendliness.
UUUUU’s gel nail products have gained significant traction in North America through various distribution channels. Following participating in France’s VivaTech 2024, UUUUU established a PoC partnership with luxury brand Chanel R&I, showcasing its global expansion.
Jenny Kim, CEO of UUUUU Inc., shared the inspiration behind the company, stating, “As a long-time expert in the nail industry, I realized that many products on the market fail to deliver genuine satisfaction to consumers. We developed UUUUU Gel Nail to overcome design, color, application, and durability challenges, aiming to transform the global nail industry through advanced technology and specialized branding.”
She added, “Since our founding three and a half years ago, we’ve made remarkable strides in product development, securing international investments, expanding sales channels, and partnering with major clients. We aim to achieve KRW 30 billion in annual sales by 2025, and we look forward to leveraging our participation in COMEUP Stars 2024 as a platform to reach that goal.”
COMEUP 2024 will occur on December 11–12 at Coex in Seoul, featuring innovative startups and investors from over 40 countries. This year’s theme, “Innovation Beyond Borders,” highlights startups’ roles in driving global innovation across boundaries of nations and technology. The event will feature conferences, pitching sessions, and exhibitions focusing on deep tech, inbound innovation, and SIS (Sustainable Innovation by Startup).
