Chungnam Innovation Center Facilitates Startup Investment with US VCs

## Chungnam Lays Groundwork for Startups' Global Leap by Partnering with US VCs For promising startups in Chungnam dreaming of global expansion, the doors to the world market have swung wide open. On the 23rd, the 'US VC Invitation Startup Investment Exchange Meeting,' hosted by the Chungnam Center for Creative Economy & Innovation at Chungnam Startup Maru Nabi, served as a crucial stepping stone to turn those aspirations into reality. This event, hosted by Chungcheongnam-do Province and organized by the Chungnam Center for Creative Economy & Innovation, saw the participation of five prominent US venture capital firms and accelerators, including Alchemist Accelerator, Provest Partners, Cadron Capital Partners/Startup Junkie, and Adelphi Ventures. They directly observed the innovative technologies and potential of Chungnam startups. The event, attended by over 100 stakeholders, was arranged to strengthen the capacity of local startups to attract overseas investment and help them successfully establish themselves on the global stage. Kim Tae-heum, Governor of Chungcheongnam-do Province, encouraged startups in his welcoming address, expressing a strong commitment to global market entry. He also directly communicated with representatives from US investment firms to explore possibilities for mutual cooperation. This was followed by in-depth introductions from the US investment firms and a presentation on Chungcheongnam-do's attractive investment environment by the Investment and Trade Policy Officer. The highlight of the event was the passionate IR pitching by eight representative Chungnam startups. They persuasively presented their business models, unique technological competitiveness, and global market expansion potential, capturing the attention of investors. On-site, sharp Q&A sessions and active networking took place, and startups engaged in one-on-one meetings to receive customized advice on commercialization and overseas expansion strategies from investment experts, discussing actual investment linkage possibilities in depth. Kang Hee-joon, head of the Chungnam Center for Creative Economy & Innovation, emphasized, "This exchange meeting was a meaningful opportunity to once again confirm the outstanding global competitiveness of Chungnam startups." He presented a future vision, stating, "Moving forward, we will actively support our companies by further strengthening domestic and international investment networks so they can successfully establish themselves on the global stage and attract more overseas investment." Through this event, Chungnam startups confirmed the green light for global investment attraction, solidifying their foundation for a strong leap into the world market.