Find XO: KIBO and KVI Support from Seed to IPO (venturesquare.net)

- The Korea Technology Finance Corporation and KAIST Young Entrepreneurs Investment Group signed an agreement at the Chungcheong Regional Headquarters to jointly support local deep tech startups from seed to IPO. - Based on KVI's portfolio of 94 companies, they plan a structure that combines equity investment and technology guarantees to reduce equity dilution. - This is good news for teams struggling to secure funding outside the metropolitan area, but ultimately, you must first get into the KVI portfolio for this path to open. - The first hurdle to overcome remains the most difficult.