Asan Nanum Foundation & NVIDIA Support Startups' Global Advancement

## Asan Nanum Foundation Joins NVIDIA Global VC Alliance... Leading K-Startups to the World Stage The Asan Nanum Foundation has been selected as an official member of the 'NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance', a key global venture investment network hosted by NVIDIA, marking a new turning point for domestic startups in their global expansion and investment attraction. This alliance is a global VC confederation that supports the growth and investment fundraising of the 'NVIDIA Inception' program, which fosters over 9,000 AI startups worldwide. With over 200 leading investment institutions, including venture capital firms, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices, participating, the Asan Nanum Foundation adds further significance by joining as the first public interest foundation from Korea. Through this partnership, the Asan Nanum Foundation plans to strengthen connections between domestic AI startups and global investment partners, and actively support their entry into overseas markets. Specifically, it will provide resident startups and incubated teams from 'MARU', the entrepreneurship platform operated by the foundation, with the opportunity to be recommended for the 'NVIDIA Inception' program. Startups participating in this program can enjoy a variety of benefits essential for innovative growth, including global networking, market entry strategies, NVIDIA infrastructure discounts and credits, and cutting-edge AI technology education. Furthermore, the Asan Nanum Foundation plans to leverage NVIDIA's powerful programs and network to establish a global growth platform for startup teams in AI, deep tech, and manufacturing. The in-depth market insights, promising startup information, and networking opportunities with CVCs and major global business units provided by NVIDIA are expected to further strengthen the foundation's global connectivity capabilities and support strategies. Chun Sung-woo, Team Leader of Asan Nanum Foundation's Startup Team, stated his ambition, saying, "Beyond simple global investment linkage, we will fully support domestic startups to achieve greater challenges and leapfrog growth on the global stage by utilizing the extensive network of the world's leading technology company." The Asan Nanum Foundation will continuously strive to enable domestic startups to compete proudly and stand tall in the global market through the benefits of this partnership.