Korea Development Bank Takes First Step to Revitalize Regional Venture Ecosystem... 'Southeast Region Startup Morning Pitch'

Regional Specialized Venture Platform Held in Busan

Presented by Industrial Bank at Eurasia Platform

On the morning of the 11th at 10 a.m., Busan City and the Korea Development Bank (hereinafter referred to as KDB) held the first event of the regional startup investment attraction program, ‘Southeast Region Startup Morning Pitch’ (‘V:Launch’), at the Busan Station Eurasia Platform as part of KDB’s regional specialized startup company briefing session (IR).

‘Southeast Region Startup Morning Pitch’ (‘V:Launch’) event.

The newly launched ‘Southeast Region Startup Morning Pitch’ is KDB’s first step to revitalize the local venture ecosystem after opening the Southeast Regional Financial Center. Under the brand name ‘V:Launch,’ which symbolizes ‘shooting up the value and success of innovative startups in the Southeast region,’ the event will be held five times annually in the Southeast region.

‘V:Launch’ is a new venture platform initiated by KDB to support innovative companies located in the Southeast region. It aims to serve as a launchpad that propels the value and victory of startups.

KDB Southeast Region Startup Morning Pitch Leaflet.

Through company briefings of promising startups based in the Southeast region, special lectures by industry experts and investors, and sharing of know-how by successful entrepreneurs, ‘V:Launch’ will contribute to revitalizing the local venture ecosystem. KDB plans to actively support participating companies in attracting investments and pioneering markets by leveraging its extensive domestic and international investor networks.

The event was attended by about 150 people, including Lee Seong-gwon, Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs, local startups in Busan, related organizations, and investment institutions. KAIST Professor Yoon Yong-jin gave a special lecture titled ‘Design Thinking Practical Startup,’ which aimed to assist Busan-based entrepreneurs in establishing their business strategies.

Following the lecture, three representative startups from Busan (sendy, PAYTA LAB, CALAB) delivered passionate presentations to investors, drawing significant attention.

Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs Lee Seong-gwon stated, “KDB will be a great asset in revitalizing Busan’s venture ecosystem,” adding, “Based on continuous cooperation with our city, we expect this to greatly contribute to advancing the startup ecosystem and positioning Busan as a policy finance hub and an Asian startup hub city.”

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