NAVER D2SF Invests in AI Workflow Automation Startup CNAPS.AI
NAVER D2SF has led a seed investment in CNAPS.AI, an AI workflow automation platform developer, announced in a press release. The round marks CNAPS.AI’s first institutional funding since its founding in October 2025, with additional participation from Bluepoint Partners, Laguna Investment, and Joyakdol Fund.
CNAPS.AI’s platform allows users to connect multiple AI models to generate optimized workflows for text and image generation tasks. The company aims to build an “intelligence map” that automatically determines the best combination of models based on performance and cost. Its initial product, launched in early 2026, supports over 50 AI models and is used across industries including e-commerce, entertainment, and content creation.
The startup plans to expand model support to include voice, video, and 3D modalities. CNAPS.AI’s founding team includes experts from NVIDIA, Google Research, and global gaming companies, bringing extensive experience in AI research and commercialization.
NAVER D2SF stated that it expects CNAPS.AI to progress toward creating an intelligence mapping system optimized for user needs and will continue investing in startups pioneering new AI technologies.
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