AI Startup Gamer Republic Chooses Greater Seattle for Global Expansion

Greater Seattle Partners is proud to welcome to the region Gamer Republic, a high-growth South Korean artificial intelligence startup as the company establishes its first U.S. operations in Seattle.

Gamer Republic’s flagship product is STATUP.GG launched in 2020 as an AI voice coaching platform for esports. STATUP.GG currently supports Riot Games’ League of Legends, the world’s most popular PC game with more than 180 million monthly active players. Leveraging core technologies such as vision recognition AI, reinforcement learning, voice synthesis, and context mining, STATUP.GG delivers real-time in-game coaching and post-match analysis that empowers players to sharpen decision-making, improve win probability, and build professional-level skills.

In addition to its consumer platform, STATUP.GG provides B2B solutions for esports team training and advanced player performance analytics. The company’s technology is already in use by international gamers across 15 global servers, as well as in partnership with Nongshim Esports Academy where STATUP.GG delivers coaching programs and runs AI coaching workshops.

“Gamer Republic’s decision to expand to Greater Seattle supports our region’s unique position at the intersection of AI innovation and the global gaming industry. Earlier this year, we connected with Gamer Republic during Greater Seattle Partners’ SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff, a three-day signature event where we welcomed 27 senior international executives for curated business visits. Seattle’s status as a Top 10 U.S. AI job market and the nation’s second-largest AI job hotspot makes our region one of the most compelling destinations for companies pioneering the next wave of technology.” – Brian Surratt, President & CEO, Greater Seattle Partners.

Why Seattle Is the Right Choice for an AI Startup

Gamer Republic selected Greater Seattle as its hub for global expansion due to the region’s unparalleled convergence of artificial intelligence and gaming innovation. With leading companies such as Microsoft, Valve, and Amazon Web Services, world-class research universities, and a vibrant esports community, the region offers the ideal environment for AI-driven startups.

The company has established a U.S. legal entity in Washington State and is exploring physical office options in Seattle. Its U.S. operations will begin with sales and marketing roles and are expected to grow gradually, with projections of 3-5 new jobs in the near term and additional expansion as STATUP.GG scales into more game titles such as Valve’s Dota 2. Over the next 2-3 years, the company anticipates investing $500,000 to $1 million into the Greater Seattle economy.

“The Greater Seattle region also hosts PAX West, one of the world’s most well-known annual gaming conventions, drawing leading publishers, studios, and tens of thousands of fans each year. In addition, universities such as the UW HUB Esports Arena and Seattle University Esports and Gaming Club highlight the region’s strong interest in esports, making Greater Seattle an ideal location for Gamer Republic entry and growth,” said Hyerin Kim, Chef Data Officer at Gamer Republic.

Recent Recognition

• MOU with Nongshim Esports Academy (2025) – Covered for delivering STATUP.GG coaching workshops in partnership with Nongshim Esports Academy. 
• IT Chosun (2024) – Featured in Korea’s leading tech/economy media outlet, highlighting STATUP.GG’s innovation in AI-powered esports coaching. 
• Seoul AI Hub Residency (2024) – Admitted into Seoul’s flagship AI ecosystem, gaining resources and networking for international growth. 
• TIPS R&D Company (2023) – Selected by Korea’s top government-backed startup program, providing R&D funding and global expansion support. 
• KAIST Startup Award – Excellence Prize (2023) – Recognition from Korea’s leading tech university for innovation and market potential.

The company is backed by investors including KOC Partners, a Korean venture capital firm, and the TIPS Program, Korea’s government-supported accelerator for high-growth startups.