Korea Venture Investment Corporation announced on the 20th that it will conduct a global fund investment project in the second half of 2025, amounting to 76.8 billion won.
The global fund is a program where the government investment fund invests in funds operated by outstanding overseas venture capital, mandating that the investment amount from the government fund be invested back into Korean companies. So far, 74 funds are operating globally, with a total of 12.3 trillion won.
Korea Venture Investment Corporation has been operating the global fund since 2013, through which 654 Korean ventures and startups have received investments totaling 1.3 trillion won, contributing to the growth of domestic ventures and startups, including Bucket Place, Moloco, and Rebellions into unicorns.
This investment project is expected to generate at least 200 billion won in fund formation with the government fund contributing 76.8 billion won. The investment area is the general sector, and the selected operators will be required to invest at least 1 times the government fund investment amount into Korean companies.
Applications and submissions for the global fund investment will be open from September 5 to 19. The selection announcement will be made in early December after document and on-site review and investment deliberation. Detailed information can be found on the Korea Venture Investment Corporation website.
Lee Dae-hee, CEO of Korea Venture Investment Corporation, noted, "The global fund plays a pivotal role in the birth of domestic unicorns and has been a core link connecting domestic startups with overseas investors," adding, "Korea Venture Investment Corporation will actively support overseas investment attraction and global expansion for our ventures and startups through the global fund, serving as a driving force for Korea's rise as a global venture leader."