WRTN TAPS MIRAE ASSET FOR KOREA IPO

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WED, SEP 23, 2026

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South Korean AI startup Wrtn Technologies selected Mirae Asset Securities as lead underwriter for its planned initial public offering, following a recent valuation increase.

Wrtn Technologies, one of South Korea's fastest-growing artificial intelligence startups, has chosen Mirae Asset Securities to lead its IPO arrangements. The move comes as the company has secured a higher valuation, strengthening its position ahead of the public market debut. Wrtn develops AI-powered productivity tools and software solutions for the South Korean market. The selection of Mirae Asset, a major Korean investment bank, signals the startup's confidence in executing a domestic listing. The underwriter will manage the regulatory filings and investor relations required for the IPO process. Details on timing and valuation targets for the offering have not been disclosed. The IPO represents a significant milestone for Wrtn as it transitions from private venture funding to public market status.

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