「Overseas Investment Attraction Support for Promising Seoul Startups」 Recruitment for Global Strategic Partners 2021
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Business Agency (SBA) are seeking and recruiting global investment institutions capable of mentoring and operating IR for overseas investment attraction for promising startups in Seoul with high growth potential.
June 25, 2021
Seoul Business Agency (SBA)
Recruitment Requirements
신청기간
June 25 (Fri) to July 13(Tue), 2021 @ 23:59(KST)
신청방법
Apply by submitting the required documents by email
– Whrer to submit : limhj0324@sba.seoul.kr
– Whrer to submit : limhj0324@sba.seoul.kr
신청대상
– Korean branches of an overseas venture capitalist (VC) perating various investor networks while managing global funds (offshore funds) ; or
– Investment companies whose representative worked as a venture partner of an overseas VC firm and experienced in investing in Korean startups
– Detailed Qualtification : Two or more of the following requirements must be met, without exception.
① VC experienced in managing global funds of over KRW 10 billion, or a VC newly selected as a global fund manager(GP) by Korea fund of funds i.e. Korea Venture Investment Corp.
② Has invested in 5 or more Korean startups over the last 3 years as of the date of applying (July 2021) (startup incorporated in Korea or overseas incorporation founded by a Korean)
③ Possesses a network of leading foreign investors across the US, China, Japan, Europe, and the Middle East, among others
– Other : A consortium comprised of a domestic/international AC and an overseas VC may apply.
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Documents to Submit
Application Form
Program Proposal/ Expertise of participating manpower
Statement on the Operating Costs
Business Registration Certificate
Statement of Confirmation on the Global Fund Management
Introductory Materials of Institutions (Options)
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Selection Criteria
Key Details : 4 partners (One partner per region, America, Europe, Asia, and etc.)
※ The scale of selection is subject to change in consideration of various matters such as concentration of application in a specific region or the preferred regions for global expansion of startups and foreign investment.
※ The scale of selection is subject to change in consideration of various matters such as concentration of application in a specific region or the preferred regions for global expansion of startups and foreign investment.
Selection Schedule : Review of Requirements → Evaluation of Presentation → Selection notice
Item of Evaluation
– Size of the Fund under Management and track records of Investing in Korean Companies
– Program Operation Capability
– Willingness to Execute Investments and Operate the Program
– Adequacy of the Program's Operating Cost
– Size of the Fund under Management and track records of Investing in Korean Companies
– Program Operation Capability
– Willingness to Execute Investments and Operate the Program
– Adequacy of the Program's Operating Cost
Recruitment Overview
Purpose
– Support Seoul's promising Startup to attract global investment and enter global markets through strategic alliances with global investment institutions.
Key Details
Operation of mentoring and IR to attract foreign investment for promising startups in Seoul.
– Key Roles of Global Partners
(Joint Discovery of Startups) : Jointly select and manage promising startups appropriate for target overseas market
(Acceleration) : Provide the selected companies with customized support such as mentoring on Investment attraction strategies, matching local investors, and connecting project cooperation partners. (face-to-face and contactless concurrently available)
(Support for IR Operation) : Cooperate on operating the final IR and securing overseas investors network
(Outcomes Reporting) : submit analytical report indicating participating startups’ achievement, and memorandum of understanding or letter of intent on investment after completion of the program.
– Key Roles of Global Partners
(Joint Discovery of Startups) : Jointly select and manage promising startups appropriate for target overseas market
(Acceleration) : Provide the selected companies with customized support such as mentoring on Investment attraction strategies, matching local investors, and connecting project cooperation partners. (face-to-face and contactless concurrently available)
(Support for IR Operation) : Cooperate on operating the final IR and securing overseas investors network
(Outcomes Reporting) : submit analytical report indicating participating startups’ achievement, and memorandum of understanding or letter of intent on investment after completion of the program.
Budget
– Up to KRW 30 million for each startup matched (Up to 2 startups per partnering institution)
Inquiries
Invest Seoul Center, Seoul Business Agency(SBA)
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