BNK Financial Group Hosts 'Storage B Membership Day' in Busan, Inviting Startup and Fintech Member Companies

Strengthening Networking and Collaboration at the Innovative Space 'Space Wonji'
Contributing to the Advancement of the Fintech Industry

BNK Financial Group (Chairman Bin Daein) held a Membership Day event on November 20, inviting member companies from its startup and fintech incubation program 'Storage B' to Busan.

Storage B is a program designed to discover and nurture startups and fintech companies, offering opportunities for collaboration and investment. Through this, BNK Financial Group aims to create innovative business models and new revenue streams, while contributing to the development of the domestic fintech industry.

BNK Financial Group is holding the 'Storage B Membership Day' in Busan, inviting startup and fintech member companies, and taking a commemorative photo. Provided by BNK Financial Group

The event brought together Storage B member companies from the Seoul metropolitan area as well as Busan, along with executives and employees from BNK Financial Group and its affiliates, for networking opportunities.

The event was held at 'Space Wonji,' located on the Yeongdo waterfront in Busan. This venue, a renovated port warehouse over 100 years old, is considered a fitting place for participating startups as it embodies both the modern history and spirit of innovation of Busan.

Since 2023, BNK Financial Group has been operating Storage B, selecting 18 companies in 2023 and 15 companies in 2024, and has been engaging in various collaborations such as business partnerships and investment support with its affiliates.

Currently, 15 out of 33 member companies are pursuing collaborations with BNK Financial Group affiliates. The beauty tech startup 'LIVE X' and the marine big data technology startup 'MAPSEA' have also secured investments through BNK Venture Investment.

Park Sungwook, Executive Vice President of the AI Future Value Division at BNK Financial Group, stated, "Through informal networking with startups, we were able to directly learn about the latest trends and the challenges faced by companies. We will strengthen collaboration with Storage B member companies to create new business models for mutual growth and realize productive finance at the group level."

This event is regarded as part of BNK Financial Group's ongoing efforts to foster an innovative ecosystem in partnership with the local community and to advance the fintech industry.

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