[StartupRecipe] Seoul Reaches Record 8th Place in Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking
#Weekly Funding Overview [June. 9~ June. 13] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS Seoul Reaches Record 8th Place in Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking Seoul has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report released by Startup Genome, placing 8th among...
[StartupRecipe] Korea's Startup Market Sees Deeper Freeze Than Five Years Ago
#Weekly Funding Overview [June. 2~ June. 6] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS Korea’s Startup Market Sees Deeper Freeze Than Five Years Ago South Korea’s startup investment market has experienced a sharper contraction through May 2025 than during the initial stages of the...
[StartupRecipe] ICT GROWTH Drives Korean Tech Startups Global
#Weekly Funding Overview [May. 26~ May. 30] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS ICT GROWTH Drives Korean Tech Startups Global South Korea’s startup ecosystem continues to gain momentum under strong government leadership, with the development of unicorn companies positioned as a key national...
[StartupRecipe] 3-Year Data Shows South Korea's Series A Market in Recovery
#Weekly Funding Overview [May. 19~ May. 23] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS 3-Year Data Shows South Korea’s Series A Market in Recovery South Korea’s Series A investment market is entering a gradual recovery phase after experiencing a sharp contraction, according to a...
[StartupRecipe] Survey Reveals 3 Must-Attend Startup Conferences in Korea
#Weekly Funding Overview [May. 12~ May. 16] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS Survey Reveals 3 Must-Attend Startup Conferences in Korea South Korea’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, recognized as a vital engine for national economic growth, hosts numerous startup events annually. A recent survey...
[StartupRecipe] What Korean Startups Are Asking from the New President
#Weekly Funding Overview [May. 5~ May. 9] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS What Korean Startups Are Asking from the New President The Korean startup ecosystem is facing a period of decreased vitality, marked by a lack of significant investments, difficulties in IPO...
[StartupRecipe] Why Global Startups Are Choosing South Korea
#Weekly Funding Overview [April. 28~ May. 2] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS Why Global Startups Are Choosing South Korea As countries around the world compete to attract high-potential startups, South Korea is actively strengthening its policy framework to lure international entrepreneurial ventures....
[StartupRecipe] Key Factors Driving Outstanding Seed Funding in Korea
#Weekly Funding Overview [April. 21~ April. 25] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS Key Factors Driving Outstanding Seed Funding in Korea Despite a general cooling in the startup investment climate, some early-stage startups are still attracting significant seed funding, drawing market attention. An...
[StartupRecipe] 12 Korean Unicorn Startups Reveal 2024 Financial Results
#Weekly Funding Overview [April. 14~ April. 18] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS 12 Korean Unicorn Startups Reveal 2024 Financial Results The 2024 financial disclosures from South Korea’s unicorn startups reveal a sharp split between those on a path of sustained growth and...
[StartupRecipe] What 3 Years of Korea's Q1 Startup Data Reveal About 2025
#Weekly Funding Overview [April. 7~ April. 11] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS What 3 Years of Korea’s Q1 Startup Data Reveal About 2025 The first quarter of 2025 has concluded, providing crucial insights into South Korea’s startup investment landscape. Analysis of Q1...
[StartupRecipe] Korea and India Strengthen Startup Ties: Here's Why
#Weekly Funding Overview [Mar. 31~ April. 4] #FUNDING #TREND ANALYSIS Korea and India Strengthen Startup Ties: Here’s Why In a strategic effort to tackle talent shortages and explore global growth opportunities, South Korea is deepening its collaboration with India to...
[StartupRecipe] Bio/Healthcare Leads Q1 2025 Startup Investment in Korea
#Weekly Funding Overview [Mar. 24~ Mar. 28] #MAJOR FUNDING Gudo Planning has secured over 16.7 billion won in investment. As a company specializing in real estate development and hotel/residence operations, this investment will be used to expand into the hotel,...
[StartupRecipe] Funding Rebounds: Consumer Tech Startup Trends in Korea
#Weekly Funding Overview [Mar. 17~ Mar. 21] #MAJOR FUNDING Delivery platform Vroong has raised KRW 30 billion in investment. Acquired by hy in 2023, the investment will be used to expand infrastructure and affiliate networks, as well as expand R&D...
[StartupRecipe] S.Korea Expands Open Innovation Initiatives to Bolster Startup Ecosystem
#Weekly Funding Overview [Mar. 10~ Mar. 14] #MAJOR FUNDING Doers secures a 10 billion KRW investment. Operating the affiliate platform ‘ZVZO,’ which connects influencers with brands, the company has raised 10 billion KRW within a year of its founding. The...
[StartupRecipe] Korean Luxury Platforms Struggle Amid Falling Valuations
#Weekly Funding Overview [Mar. 3~ Mar. 7] #MAJOR FUNDING Contoro Robotics has raised KRW 17.5 billion in investment. The robotics startup specializes in logistics automation, particularly developing AI robot technology for palletless box unloading automation in containers and trailers. With...
[StartupRecipe] S. Korea Sees Decline in Startup Numbers Why?
#Weekly Funding Overview [Feb 24~ Feb 28] #MAJOR FUNDING JLT secures 23 billion KRW in funding, bringing total investments to 28.1 billion KRW. Founded in 2019, this startup provides factory automation solutions. The funds will be used to enhance welding...