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Invest in K-Startup

Invest in K-Startup

IKMP is KOTRA's
foreign investment promotion platform

Invest KOREA Market Place (IKMP) is KOTRA's foreign investment promotion platform that proactively identifies and supports projects which aim to attract investment from global investors for the domestic and overseas business growth of Korean companies.

Mission

Our mission is to support the growth of Korean startups and SMEs by attracting global capital and providing an investment promotion platform that enables them to leap into overseas markets.

Overview

IKMP discovers promising Korean projects seeking to attract foreign investment from global investors, and matches them with eligible foreign investors through KOTRA's 36 overseas offices.
A fund worth KRW 50 billion raised domestically through the ‘New Industry Foreign Investment Promotion Fund’ is available to attract investment from foreign investors for projects verified by public institutions and private investment firms.

IKMP Process

Korean companies seeking investment from global investors apply for IKMP and undergo internal and external expert screening before being selected as an IKMP project. After selection, eligible investors are identified through KOTRA's 36 overseas offices, and 1:1 business meetings are arranged through domestic and overseas business events.

Support for Foreign Investors
Interested in IKMP

    1. 01

      Respond to inquiries about IKMP companies of interest to investors

    2. 02

      Arrange online/offline meetings with IKMP companies that investors are interested in

    3. 03

      Match foreign investors with Korean companies in desired technology and industry

    4. 04

      Guide investors on the foreign investment procedures regarding investment in Korean companies

    5. 05

      Introduce Korea's startup ecosystem and investment environment, etc.

Support Process for Foreign Investors

  • 01

    Search for companies of interest through Invest KOREA website

  • 02

    Inquire about the IKMP companies you are interested in

  • 03

    Support for online/offline meetings with companies of interest

  • 04

    Guidance on the investment procedures for foreign investors

Investment Matching Registration Guide.pdf

Further details are available for download in our informative PDF guide.

Services

Invest Korea provides services support your investment journey.

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