Global Startup & Investor Ecosystem Get-Together in Korea

Join us for an exclusive international gathering designed to connect Korean startup talent with global investment and expansion opportunities. This high-impact event brings together founders, VCs, CVCs, and ecosystem leaders who are driving the next wave of cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship.

This isn’t your typical panel or networking session. It’s a curated space for authentic conversations, practical insights, and high-value connections, centered on the realities of going global from Korea. Whether you're raising international capital, exploring overseas markets, or building strategic partnerships, this forum is built to accelerate your journey.

You'll gain insights directly from global investors on what makes a startup globally investable, the trends shaping international venture capital, and the strategies needed to scale beyond borders. After the panel, an open mic session and dedicated networking time will give you the chance to share your vision, meet future collaborators, and build lasting relationships within the global startup ecosystem.

📌 Agenda:

• 3:00–3:15 PM: Welcome & Introduction
• 3:15–3:45 PM: Panel Discussion on Global-Ready: Preparing Korean Startups for International Markets & Capital
• 3:45–4:15 PM: Open Mic Session
• 4:15–5:30 PM: Networking Session

Co-organisers:

Openfor.co X Founder Institute Korea X GSC X Co-capital

Speakers:

​📌Erdinc Ekinci, Co-Founder & CEO of Openfor.co / Co-Capital Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan

​📌James Lim, Partner at Z Venture Capital

📌Rancho Lee, Co-Founder and General Partner (Asia Pacific), Simsan Ventures

📌Other Panel Speakers: TBD

​Moderators:

​📌Cenk (잭바라두라) Baladura, Founder Institute Mentor & Korea Partner

📌 Who Should Attend?

• Startup founders with global ambitions
• Venture capitalists, angel investors, and CVCs
• Accelerators, incubators, and venture studios
• Government and policy leaders supporting startup ecosystems
• Corporate innovators and open innovation teams

📌 What You Will Learn:

• How to build trusted relationships with global investors
• Lessons from successful international scaling and expansion
• Realities of global capital flows and how to access them
• Practical insights from leaders operating in diverse markets
• Community-driven introductions and new regional networks

About the Ecosystem Organizations:

• Openfor.co: A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and a collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.

• Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the world’s largest startup accelerator, helping entrepreneurs around the globe turn ideas into impactful technology companies. With over 7,000 alumni and $1.75BN raised since 2009, FI’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses.

• Co-Capital: Co-Capital is a VC that supports startups, investors, and governments by providing extensive networks, programs, and strategic guidance, helping them gain international traction, and funding opportunities through a collaborative ecosystem focusing on creating synergies among EdTech, Wellness, FinTech, and Deep Tech to foster a cohesive ecosystem where each sector supports and enhances the others with it's regional focus on East Asia to Silicon Valley

• Global Startup Center: Provides foreign entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to succeed in Korea and beyond. Run by the Ministry of SME and Startups (MSS) and KISED(Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development), Our dedicated help desk (OASIS Visa Support) and curated programs ensure you have everything you need to navigate the Korean business landscape.

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