Heum provides an AI‑powered financial assistant called Alfred that automates bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance for Korean small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. The agent records transactions, calculates payroll, prepares tax filings, and offers real‑time financial insights through a conversational Korean‑language interface, integrating with banks and ERP systems to reduce manual effort and error risk.
Funding
$5.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Small business owners and solo entrepreneurs often lack the resources and expertise to manage bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance efficiently, leading to time‑consuming manual work and a high risk of errors or regulatory penalties.
Solution
Heum delivers an AI‑powered financial assistant named Alfred that automates core accounting tasks for businesses. The agent continuously records transactions, generates payroll calculations, and prepares tax filings while staying up‑to‑date with Korean fiscal regulations. Users interact with Alfred through a conversational interface, receiving real‑time financial summaries and actionable recommendations without needing specialized accounting knowledge. The service integrates directly with banks and existing ERP systems, allowing seamless data flow and reducing the need for manual data entry.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Korean small and medium‑sized enterprises, micro‑businesses, and self‑employed professionals who need affordable, automated bookkeeping, payroll, and tax support.
Features
- Automated transaction categorization and ledger entry using natural‑language input
- End‑to‑end payroll processing, including salary calculations, statutory deductions, and payslip generation
- Tax compliance module that prepares and submits required filings (VAT, income tax, etc.) with built‑in error checking
- Real‑time financial dashboards and cash‑flow forecasts accessible via chat or web UI
- Secure API connectors to major Korean banks and popular ERP platforms for data synchronization
- Continuous regulatory updates ensuring all calculations reflect the latest tax laws
- Korean‑language conversational interface that guides users through complex financial tasks