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FUST Lab has successfully raised 3.1 billion KRW in a Pre-Series A bridge round from investors including IBK Venture Investment and Medici Investment, bringing the company’s total funding to 6.6 billion KRW.

Founded in 2022, FUST Lab has developed CAVITOX, a breakthrough focused ultrasonic water treatment system capable of decomposing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl Substances)—commonly known as “forever chemicals”—without the use of oxidizers or chemical additives.

By using focused ultrasonic energy to break the carbon–fluorine bonds in PFAS molecules, CAVITOX provides a cleaner, safer, and chemical-free alternative to conventional oxidation-based treatment methods.

This innovative approach has earned global recognition, with FUST Lab receiving back-to-back Innovation Awards at CES 2025 and CES 2026.

Expanding Global Presence

FUST Lab is accelerating its international expansion:

▶Japan : Established a local subsidiary and initiated collaboration with a major corporation.

▶Germany : Setting up a demonstration room in partnership with Hyundai Corporation GmbH.

▶ Global partnerships : Pilot tests are scheduled for the first half of 2026 with leading pharmaceutical and water treatment companies in Europe and Asia.

In addition to CAVITOX, the company’s DEBREX system—an ultrasonic device for nano-scale emulsification and dispersion—is also gaining traction.

 DEBREX enables mixing of water and oil-based substances with minimal or no surfactants, addressing key challenges in the bio, cosmetic, and material industries.

 Earlier this year, FUST Lab signed distribution agreements with two Japanese trading companies, including Nakayama, and has already begun exports.

CEO Statement

“This investment will serve as a catalyst for expanding our presence in Japan and Europe,”

 said Minsung Hwangbo, CEO of FUST Lab.

 “We aim to strengthen global partnerships and deliver real results through collaborative commercialization.”

Source : MoneyToday Future Industry Center

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Title: “Removing Carcinogens from Wastewater Without Oxidants – 3.1 Billion KRW Invested in Startup’s Technology” (Nov 6, 2025)