What AIRPOS does

AIRPOS CO., LTD. (주식회사 에어포스, founded January 6, 2003, headquartered in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul) is a privately-held Korean vendor that designs, distributes, and supports a comprehensive point-of-sale (POS) and in-store technology stack for Korean small and mid-sized merchants. The portfolio spans hardware (proprietary AP2 Plus and APEXA POS terminals, the KA100 and K-Series self-service kiosks, AirSignage digital displays, and a full accessory catalog of printers, scanners, cash drawers, payment terminals, and CCTV), software (FoodCafe/에어푸드카페 POS for food service and retail, AirSelf/에어셀프 self-order kiosk, AirOrder/에어오더 tablet table-ordering, AirTicket/에어티켓 issuance for amusement parks, and a web-based management information ASP at asp2.kr), a Franchise ERP for headquarters managing multi-location franchise operations (groupware, sales, logistics, customer, marketing modules), and an Unmanned IoT System that smartphone-controls kiosk/CCTV/HVAC/signage/refrigerator/temperature for unmanned retail.

The company monetizes through five revenue streams: one-time hardware sales, software licensing and ASP subscriptions (recurring), payment-processing/VAN-PG transaction fees across Samsung Pay, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, Payco, Zero Pay, and Apple Pay, after-sales service and parts (managed services), and franchise ERP SaaS. Distribution is via a direct sales team, a national dealer/agent network with dedicated partner portals (cn.apcenter.biz, erp.asp2.kr), a KakaoTalk consultation channel, online download and trial centers, and three consecutive cycles of government procurement under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Smart Store Technology Distribution Project (2023, 2024, 2026). Underlying technology relies on Windows-based applications written in Delphi and ASP with a Firebird database, running on Intel Celeron-based POS hardware with integrations to delivery aggregators (Baemin, Yogiyo), the KT CID delivery dispatch API, and Daou Payment Agent.

AIRPOS operates exclusively within South Korea, serving SMB operators across six primary verticals (food service and retail, time-based venues and kids cafes, ticketing and leisure, food courts, unmanned IoT, and franchise ERP) with 25+ branded service centers across all seven Korean provinces and an 11-50 headcount anchored by founder/CEO Cheon Tae-jin (천태진). Long-dated venture and Inno-Biz certifications, a registered POS-based supply chain ordering patent, and a single disclosed strategic investment from NHN during 2016-2020 round out the company's institutional profile.

Name

AIRPOS

Legal name

(주)에어포스

Website

https://airpos.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIRPOS is a privately-held Korean POS and in-store technology vendor (founded 2003) that supplies POS terminals, self-service kiosks, table-ordering, franchise ERP, and unmanned-IoT systems to SMB food service, retail, kids cafe, food court, and leisure operators across South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Terminals & All-in-One Retail Computers (HDACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC), POS Installation, Maintenance & Field Services (FSAMADAJ), Mobile POS (mPOS) Devices & Handheld Terminals (HDACAKAB)

Keywords

• Point of sale systems
• Self-service kiosks
• Franchise ERP software
• Kitchen display systems
• Payment processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yongdungpo

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of POS terminals (AP2 Plus, APEXA), Kiosk machines (KA100, K220F, K215R2, K320), and peripheral equipment (printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, card readers, CCTV). One-time hardware purchase model.
2. Software Solutions / POS Solutions: POS software solutions for food service, retail, time-based venues, ticket/leisure, food courts, and franchise ERP. Sold as licenses or potentially subscription via ASP (Application Service Provider) model. Remote management ASP platform at asp2.kr for business intelligence.
3. Payment Processing / VAN/PG: Payment gateway (VAN/PG) services supporting cash, card, Samsung Pay, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, Payco, Zero Pay, Apple Pay. Simple payment and O2O infrastructure services.
4. After-Sales Service / Maintenance: Nationwide single-network A/S service covering all equipment. Remote and on-site maintenance. Parts and supplies (용지) sales. Service phone 1588-9218.
5. Franchise ERP SaaS: Franchise ERP with groupware, sales management, logistics, customer management, and marketing modules delivered as web-based solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AIRPOS designs, manufactures, and supplies POS hardware (proprietary terminals and self-service kiosks) along with integrated POS software solutions for restaurants, cafes, retail stores, time-based venues (kids cafes, comic cafes), ticketing and leisure facilities, food courts, unmanned retail stores, and franchise headquarters in South Korea. The portfolio spans order entry, kitchen display, table ordering, multi-payment processing (Samsung Pay, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, Payco, Zero Pay, Apple Pay), franchise ERP, IoT control for unmanned stores, and delivery platform integration (Baemin, Yogiyo), sold through a direct sales team, dealer network, and government procurement channels.

Product overview

AIRPOS (주식회사 에어포스, established January 6, 2003) provides a comprehensive, modular POS and store management ecosystem covering the full restaurant and retail technology stack. The portfolio is organized into three layers: (1) Core solutions — 푸드카페 (FoodCafe) POS for restaurant/cafe/retail operations, 에어셀프 (AirSelf) self-order kiosk, 프랜차이즈 ERP for franchise operations, and 시간제·키즈카페 solution for time-based venues and kids cafes; (2) Specialty solutions — 에어티켓 (AirTicket) for ticketing and leisure venues, 푸드코트 kiosk for food courts, and 무인 IOT system for unmanned retail; (3) Complementary modules — 에어오더 (AirOrder) tablet table-ordering system, KDS 주방현황판 kitchen display, DID 전광판 digital signage, 경영관리 ASP web-based BI dashboard, 경영관리 모바일 앱 for mobile store monitoring, IOT 제어 앱 for unmanned store IoT control, and 배달앱 주문 연동 for Baemin/Yogiyo integration; (4) Hardware — AP2 플러스 and APEXA POS terminals, KA100 and K-Series self-service kiosks including barrier-free models, 에어사이니지 Samsung-based digital signage, and accessory equipment (printers, scanners, CCTV, payment terminals, audio). The system supports Samsung Pay, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, Payco, Zero Pay, and Apple Pay payment processing via built-in VAN/PG infrastructure. KT CID Open API enables POS delivery order integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 에어오더 (AirOrder): Table order solution where customers use in-store tablets to place orders directly, with real-time transmission to the POS system and support for prepayment.
• 에어셀프 (AirSelf)
• 에어티켓 (AirTicket)

Products and services

• FoodCafe (푸드카페) POS Software POS application for restaurant, cafe, bakery, delivery-only, and retail store environments. Handles order entry with real-time transmission to kitchen and counter, menu management, multi-payment processing (Samsung Pay, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, Payco), and sales reporting.
• AirSelf (에어셀프) Self-Order Kiosk Software Self-order kiosk solution for restaurant and retail environments. Supports self-service ordering with layout selection, barcode-based retail mode, customer management via SMS/AlimTalk, and promotional waiting screens.
• AirOrder (에어오더) Table Order System Tablet-based table order system enabling customers to place orders and pay directly at the table. Orders transmit in real time to the counter POS. Supports Dutch pay, pre-payment, foreign language menus, and POS-side tablet control (power, network, battery).
• Franchise ERP (프랜차이즈 ERP) Integrated franchise management platform comprising groupware (e-approval, bulletin boards, schedule management), sales information management (real-time sales, period/store/product analysis), logistics management (ordering, inventory, supply chain), customer information management (membership, points, coupons), and marketing management (brand app, stamp/loyalty programs).
• AirTicket (에어티켓) Ticketing Solution Ticket issuance and leisure management solution for theme parks, museums, and attractions. Supports on-site and online ticket issuance with Naver integration, entry gate QR scanning, refund and reprint management, and sales reporting by product/date/time/member.
• Time-Based / Kids Cafe POS Solution POS and management solution for time-based venues including kids cafes, comic cafes, board game cafes, and skating rinks. Supports per-minute or per-hour billing, entry gate management, membership and prepaid card handling, and real-time sales reporting.
• Food Court Kiosk Solution Multi-brand food court kiosk solution coordinating self-order kiosks, POS, kitchen display, and DID signage. Supports brand selection, set menu ordering, hall/packaging distinction, and integrated food court management.
• Unmanned IoT System (무인 IOT 시스템) IoT control system for unmanned stores, unmanned ice cream shops, and unattended retail environments. Controls kiosk, CCTV, HVAC, DID, audio, doors, signage, lighting, fans, refrigerators, and temperature/humidity sensors via a smartphone app. Integrates with the management information solution for operational analytics.
• AP2 Plus POS Terminal Fanless POS terminal with Intel Celeron N5095 (or N97) processor, 15\" 1024x768 touchscreen display, up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB SATA3 SSD, dual M.2 SSD support, 5 serial ports, 6 USB ports, HDMI dual display, Windows 10 IoT / Linux OS. Available in touch (PCAP) and non-touch variants.
• APEXA POS Terminal POS terminal hardware product, listed in the POS hardware product category alongside the AP2 Plus.
• KA100 Self-Service Kiosk Self-service kiosk available in 15.6\" or 18.5\" Full HD PCAP touchscreen display. Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core processor, fanless, Windows 10 IoT 64-bit OS. Built-in 3\" thermal printer (200mm/s), NFC reader, IC reader, MSR reader, barcode scanner, and speaker. Stand/tabletop/wall-mount options. Payment module installed as standard.
• K-Series Kiosks (K-220F, K-270F, K-215R2, K-320) Self-service barrier-free (accessibility) kiosk family including K-220F (21.5\"), K-270F (27\"), K-215R2 (21\" with coin/banknote acceptor), and K-320 models. Supplied under the government Smart Store Technology Distribution Programs.
• Vibration Bell Kiosk (진동벨 키오스크) Kiosk model integrated with vibration bell (call bell) signaling system for order pickup notifications. Supports LEETEK and NECALL vibration bell integrations.
• AirSignage (에어사인이지) Digital Signage Digital signage (DID) product line supplied under the 2026 Smart Store Technology Promotion Program in 4 models: 32\" Samsung 32QMC, 43\" Samsung 43QBC, 50\" Samsung 50QBC, and 55\" Samsung 55QBC.
• Payment Processing Service (VAN/PG) Payment aggregation and processing service covering VAN, PG (payment gateway), simple payment (Samsung Pay, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, Payco, Zero Pay, Apple Pay), and O2O integration. Daou easy payment agent version 2.4 and kiosk version 2.9 or higher required.
• Management Information ASP (경영정보관리 ASP) Web-based business intelligence and store management solution. Aggregates and analyzes store sales data for real-time monitoring, sales analysis by date/period/product/table, inventory and order management, customer DB with SMS/AlimTalk marketing, and employee timecard/attendance management. Hosted at asp2.kr.
• POS Peripherals (Receipt Printers, Label Printers, Cash Drawers, Handheld Scanners, CCTV, Payment Terminals, Audio Equipment) POS peripheral hardware including 220mm/s receipt printer with kitchen bell support, 4-inch 300 DPI label printer, electronic locking cash drawer, 1D/2D/QR handheld barcode scanner, 4/8/16-channel 2.4MP CCTV systems with 1TB storage, wired and wireless credit card payment terminals, and multi-channel commercial audio systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Selected as technology supplier for 2023, 2024, and 2026 Smart Store Technology Distribution projects by government agencies (소기업 Markt Mittelstand Agency and 소상공인시장진흥공단)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 서빙로봇 '서빙고' (Serving Robot 'Seveengo')minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRPOS partnered with serving robot 'Seveengo' (서빙고) to offer integrated serving robot solutions for restaurant stores. Robots work alongside AIRPOS POS and kiosk systems for automated food delivery. YouTube demo video available showing robot in operation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Toast: Toast is a US-based cloud POS and restaurant management platform expanding into select international markets. Its all-in-one software-plus-payments model is the strategic benchmark AIRPOS is implicitly competing with for multi-unit Korean franchise customers considering modernization.
• Lightspeed Commerce: Lightspeed provides cloud POS for restaurants and retail with strong multi-location and franchise tooling. It serves as a comparable business model (subscription POS + payments + ecommerce) relevant for benchmarking AIRPOS's franchise ERP and ASP SaaS economics.
• SQNS (Squaresoft / Square Block Korea resellers): Square (Block) and similar mobile/cloud POS players reach Korean SMBs through resellers and global apps. They pressure AIRPOS at the low end of the SMB market with simpler mobile-first hardware and bundled payments.
• Orderable Korea (Hancom / MDS): Orderable and adjacent table-order / kiosk startups compete with AIRPOS's AirOrder and AirSelf kiosk products, particularly in modern quick-service and cafe chains. They are smaller but push cloud-native UX that AIRPOS's Delphi-based stack must compete against.

Broad incumbents

• KICC (Korea Information & Communications Corp.): KICC is a major Korean payment processor and VAN provider that also bundles POS hardware, software, and franchise management solutions. It competes directly with AIRPOS in food service, retail, and franchise verticals and has substantially larger scale.
• POSCO DX (PosMate): POSCO DX's PosMate is one of Korea's largest POS and payment processing platforms, serving restaurants, retail, and franchises with software and hardware. It is the most direct large-scale incumbent competing with AIRPOS for Korean SMB POS and franchise ERP deals.
• NICE Information & Communications (NICE iC): NICE iC provides payment processing, POS systems, kiosks, and franchise management solutions to Korean SMBs. Like KICC, it competes head-to-head with AIRPOS across food service, retail, and unmanned store verticals with broader financial backing.

Direct peers

• TPSi (The POS Specialist Inc.): TPSi is a Korean POS software and hardware vendor focused on F&B and retail SMBs, with comparable vertical coverage (restaurants, cafes, franchises) and a similar mix of in-house software plus third-party hardware distribution.
• TouchWindow: TouchWindow is a Korean self-service kiosk and digital signage manufacturer whose products directly overlap with AIRPOS's KA100, K-series kiosks, and AirSignage line, especially in government Smart Store programs and retail self-order deployments.

Others

• Daou Technology (DaouPay): Daou Technology provides the DaouPay payment agent integrated into AIRPOS kiosks and POS for KakaoPay and Zero Pay processing. It is a key technology/integration partner rather than a direct competitor, but represents an ecosystem dependency and adjacent vendor in Korean payment aggregation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/airpos.kiosk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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