The Korean government is taking an active role in trying to grow the Korean startup ecosystem. The NextRise 2020 Seoul is a global startup conference and exhibition to connect Korean startups with the global startup ecosystem. After a successful NextRise 2019, NextRise 2020 looks to continue its quest to bring in more global companies into Korea. Korea is the world’s 6th largest HUB for deep tech entrepreneurs.
NextRise 2020 will be the most extensive and inclusive startup conference in Korea. Participants will include VCs, accelerators, incubators, media, and startups from all around the world. Furthermore, there will be speeches, panel talks, seminars, and lectures to provide a great opportunity to gain insights into the global startup ecosystem. The conference will take place at CoEx on June 23rd and 24th. Exhibitions will take place on the 2nd floor at the ASEM Ballroom and the 3F at the D Hall Auditorium.
NextRise 2020 Seoul
There will be 100 overseas investors and C-Level representatives from large enterprises. The aim is to have over 300 1 to 1 business meetings/matchings. In addition, there will be at least 21 multinational corporations based in Korea. Therefore will be many chances for startups to have 1 to 1 meeting with Korean and Global multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, Unicorns, and Venture Capitals. Therefore, those that are looking to work with some of the biggest companies in Korea can have their opportunity to have a sit down with key members from each company.
NextRise wants to provide participants with the best networking experience possible. The two-day event offers a 1 to 1 matchmaking service. All participants have to do is fill about the application on the home page. Participants can connect with attendees that match their needs and schedule a 1 to 1 meeting with them. Global startups need to join NextRise 2020, not only for the 1 to 1 business meetings with large global companies but also the chance for complimentary exhibitions and speaking opportunities. Overseas VCs will also get a chance to source tech startups and meet with some of the top startup ecosystem builders.
On the main stage, there will be Keynote speeches from influential speakers that are key players in the Global Startup Ecosystem. Some of the speakers that participated in NextRise 2019 are below.
Christine Tsai – CEO/Co-Founder at 500 Startups
Christine Tsai is the Partner & Chief Pug Herder at 500 Startups. Prior to joining 500 Startups, she was in product marketing at Google and YouTube. She worked on Developer Platforms and was the lead for Google I/O, Google’s annual developer conference. She also worked on Google AdSense and early-stage video monetization offerings as well as Google Analytics and YouTube syndication. Before life in consumer internet, Christine worked in International Sales at OSIsoft and Refining Central Technologies at ChevronTexaco.
Michael Lints – Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
Michael Lints is Partner at Golden Gate Ventures. Golden Gate Ventures is an early-stage VC firm in Southeast Asia with over 17 investments to date. With offices in Singapore and San Francisco, the firm helps bridge Silicon Valley and Asia through investment, experience, and network. In addition, the firm invests in internet & mobile startups regardless of sector e-commerce to payments, mobile applications to SaaS platforms.
Shengbo Mao – Partner at Panda Capital
Mao Shengbo is an investor with interests in many fields. His focus is on technology, online entertainment, and social contact. Establishing Panda Capital in 2015, Shengbo’s investment projects include Mobike, Face++, atzuche, Qiniu Cloud and Insta360. Previously, he also made investments in Xiaoyi Technology, Unisound, Intelligent, Tongdun Technology, and other projects. In addition, he was EFG’s “Top 30 Best Chinese Angel Investor for 2017”. Furthermore, he was named one of the Top 30 Best Chinese Early-stage Investors.
Han Kim – Managing Director at Altos Ventures
Han Kim is the Managing Director and Co-Founder at Altos Ventures, focusing on investments in the areas of software and business services. He also concentrates on companies with significant business in Asia. He does this by leveraging the firm’s substantial contacts in the region, particularly in Korea. Han currently serves on the board of Blogcocktail, Bluehole, Lohika, OutSpark, Pandora.tv, Provade, Nable Communications, SeeControl, Spicus, and TVU Networks, and works closely with DemandTec and Vesta Corporation. He also led prior investments in Instill (acquired by iTradeNetwork), Digital Market (acquired by Agile Software), Evant (acquired by Manhattan Associates), and iOwn (acquired by Citigroup).
There will be many more speakers as they continue to add to the list.
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The organizers of the event include:
The organizers of the event include:Korea Development Bank(KDB)
Korea International Trade Association(KITA)
KITA was established in 1946 with a view to advancing the Korean economy through trade expansion. It has since grown to become the largest business organization with over 70,000 member firms. We raise funds by operating COEX, the largest MICE platform in Seoul, and disburse the funds to fulfill our missions to accelerate business growth. Through their Fortune 500 Connect program, 22 top-tier companies found best-matching startup partners in alignment with their technological interests.
Korean Venture Capital Association(KVCA)
KVCA was established in 1989 with the objectives of representing Korean venture capital industry and is a member-based organization composed of over 110 venture capital companies in Korea. Its mission is not only to promote a more favorable system and vibrant investment environment for the development of the venture capital industry but also to enhance awareness and understanding of the importance of venture capital to the Korean economy.
Korean Venture Business Association(KOVA)
KOVA was established in 1995 to revitalize the startup industry by sharing knowledge and management information through exchanges among startups. KOVA also aims to spearhead the protection of rights and interests of startups in different sectors by compiling difficulties that they face.
National Research Council of Science & Technology(NST)
NST was established in 1999 to promote government-funded science and technology research institutes. Major goals of NST are to secure research capabilities to lead the country, to foster of government-funded research institutes trusted by citizens, and to establish a researcher-friendly supportive system.
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