A specialist accelerator investing in Seed and Series A founders across AI, advanced materials, aerospace, and healthcare — powered by the Ryukyung Industrial network.
We're a registered accelerator partnering with founders at the earliest stages — providing capital, hands-on mentorship, and access to a unique industrial network.
Ryukyung Investment is a Korean accelerator (창업기획자) registered with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryukyung Industrial — a Korean enterprise with over six decades of operating heritage.
We invest in Seed and Pre-Series A startups with the conviction to back them through Series A and beyond. Our capital comes from both our balance sheet and personal investment funds we organize.
What sets us apart is the depth of our network. Through our affiliates — including a leading asset manager, a venture firm, and a private equity partner — founders gain access to capital, expertise, and relationships that meaningfully accelerate their journey.
We focus on technology-intensive sectors where Korea has competitive strengths and global growth potential. We back founders with the technical edge and ambition to compete on the world stage.
Our four-month structured program is built around what founders actually need at the earliest stage — diagnosed business model, sharpened pitch, and warm introductions to capital and customers.
We typically invest from personal investment funds we organize, targeting 5–10% ownership. We support founders through follow-on rounds with the same conviction.
Diagnose, build, refine, pitch. Our partners work with you on business model, technical roadmap, and go-to-market — alongside specialist advisors in your sector.
Beyond Seed, we connect you to a curated network of follow-on investors, strategic partners, and operators across Asia — through our group affiliates and partner firms.
Our portfolio companies gain access to a curated ecosystem of investors, operators, and advisors — assembled through six decades of relationships at Ryukyung Industrial.
Sister companies within Ryukyung Industrial spanning asset management, private investment, and philanthropy.
Co-investors, incubation partners, and industry specialists working alongside us to support founders end-to-end.
Accounting, tax, legal, and IP advisors providing operational support to our portfolio companies.
University programs and domain experts across our core verticals — sourcing founders and providing technical depth.
A selection of companies we've partnered with across our core verticals — from earliest conviction to follow-on rounds.
We meet with founders year-round. Whether you're shaping an idea or preparing your seed round, we'd love to hear from you.