KISED

Opening Korea’s innovation ecosystem to international founders

A KISED-facilitated market-entry programme combining local business expertise, one-to-one mentoring, and investor introductions for startups from India, CIS, and the United States.

case study
Partner
KISED
Market
South Korea
Programme
Inbound market-entry programme
3

participating startups

3

on-site lectures

2

incorporation processes initiated

The challenge

International startups entering Korea needed more than market visibility. They needed local business knowledge, incorporation guidance, and relevant relationships across the country’s startup and investment ecosystem to plan their next steps.

2080’s approach

For the KISED-facilitated programme, 2080 delivered workshops and tailored one-to-one mentoring to three international startups. The engagement connected market-entry planning with founder development, ecosystem visits, and introductions to Korean investors.

  • Delivered local business, go-to-market, and incorporation lectures.
  • Provided pitching support and mentoring with entrepreneurs in residence.
  • Organized ecosystem visits and investor introductions.

What the programme delivered

The record reports that Get Outfit and ANSCER Robotics began incorporation and market-entry processes, and that three startups were connected with Korean investors. It also reports $500,000 in fundraising for Get Outfit.

How to read these results

Starting incorporation is distinct from completed registration. Investor introductions are not investment commitments.

Source: 2080 Ventures programme documentation supplied for this case study.

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