Naver’s startup investment arm, D2SF (D2 Startup Factory), has announced a follow-up investment in Mubin, a company developing real-time motion capture technology based on artificial intelligence (AI). This investment highlights D2SF’s commitment to fostering innovation in the technology sector.
Mubin, which was initially identified and seeded by D2SF in 2023, has shown significant progress in its product development. Further investment was made, reflecting D2SF’s confidence in the company’s potential for future growth.
The Pre-A round of investment in Mubin was co-led by Atnum Investment, with participation from Naver D2SF and Crew Capital. Mubin’s technology is a pioneering development in the field of motion capture.
Mubin and Naver D2SF logo. Mubin has created the world’s first real-time, marker-less motion capture technology, utilizing LiDAR sensors. This technology allows for the capture of spatial information, including distance and depth, without distortion, This enables more accurate 3D joint tracking and analysis of bone structure and angles. Moreover, its ability to process data immediately, without complex post-processing, allows for real-time motion capture, a significant advantage.
One of Mubin’s key strengths is its price competitiveness, as it bypasses the need for separate markers or sensors. The company’s flagship product, MOVIN TRACIN, has already been launched, driving Mubin’s global expansion efforts and capturing a growing market share. Currently, Mubin has secured over 50 clients from 11 countries, including companies within the game, visual effects (VFX), and virtual reality sectors. The high-quality motion capture tool was showcased at GDC 2025, where it generated positive feedback from global companies, underscoring its effectiveness and market appeal.
Mubin plans to launch a platform that generates 3D motion data in the second half of this year. This further expands its capabilities and market reach.
Naver D2SF’s support extends beyond the initial investment, with the company providing Mubin with its infrastructure to build a motion dataset using Naver’s 1784 office building. They are also actively exploring collaboration opportunities with Naver’s virtual technology and business divisions.
Yang Sang-hwan, the head of Naver’s D2SF Center, emphasized the importance of 3D motion data for AI’s understanding of human movement, adding that “demand will increase in various fields such as robotics and medical care beyond entertainment industries such as butuber and games.” He further noted, “Mubin is a team that is growing rapidly based on its excellent execution power, and is expected to expand beyond 3D motion capture to a 3D motion data platform in the future.”
During the first quarter of this year, Naver D2SF invested in five startups, including Mubin. These investments include U.S.-based 3D space AI ad-tech startup Rembrand, multimodal-based commerce AI startup Studio Lab, AI-based autonomous driving startup Wearable AI, and game-making AI startup Anchronode. D2SF continues to invest in various fields, including AI, virtual technology, and mobility, in both domestic and international markets.
Naver D2SF is actively recruiting for new investment teams, with details available on its website. In April, the Campus Technology Startup Contest will be open for company participation.
