Bluepoint: "4 out of 10 Startups Request Support for Follow-up Investment"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] A survey revealed that the support service most needed by startups is 'securing follow-up investment.'

Bluepoint Partners, a technology-based startup accelerator, analyzed the support requests received from 223 portfolio companies it has nurtured and announced the results.

The portfolio companies identified 'securing follow-up investment (38.82%)' as the most needed support service while operating their startups. This was followed by requests for 'various partner connections necessary for business promotion (14.47%)' and support in the 'HR sector (13.16%)' such as talent recruitment and organizational structuring.

The findings show that for continuous growth, startups face the biggest challenges in securing follow-up investment and acquiring practical-level networks and human resources necessary for business operations.

Additionally, support was needed for ▲business promotion and marketing (9.87%) ▲operations (7.24%), as well as for building long-term business strategies and expanding overseas.

Lee Yong-kwan, CEO of Bluepoint Partners, stated, "We will actively assist early-stage startups not only in securing follow-up investments but also in operating their businesses stably and growing to the next stage."

Meanwhile, as of the end of last year, Bluepoint has led portfolio companies to secure a cumulative follow-up investment of approximately KRW 655.8 billion. Recently, it established the 'Portfolio Growth Team' to provide comprehensive support focused on the growth of portfolio companies. This team plans specialized measures to help startups grow rapidly and systematizes accelerating services.

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