The Circle: Founders Club (The Circle FC) has come up with something remarkable for the Indian startups by leading a delegation to South Korea’s COMEUP 2024, which is the largest global startup event in the country. They have provided Indian entrepreneurs with an incredible opportunity to showcase innovations on the world stage. The Korea Market Immersion Program (KMIP) was held from December 9th to 14th, 2024 and gave the startups a chance to tap into one of the most innovative and fast-growing ecosystems in Asia.
Startups like BVersity, Aspire India, Adgcraft and Dubverse.ai were among others which represented a diverse range of sectors from biotech to influencer marketing and AI-based video dubbing.
The importance of the participation is the attention the delegation received at the India Pavilion that was supported by DPIIT and Startup India. The event highlighted growing role of India in the global startup arena and showcased the way Indian entrepreneurs are pushing boundaries as well as innovating in several sectors.
South Korea has a thriving startup ecosystem and serves as the perfect gateway for Indian startups which are looking expansion in Asia. The efforts of Circle FC to set up B2B meetings with VCs, corporate investors and top corporations have opened the door for Indian startups to build meaningful partnerships and also to attract investment.
Nemesisa Ujjain, VP & Head of The Circle FC, said that South Korea is a natural entry point for Indian startups into the broader Asia-Pacific region.
It is exciting to think about what is next as the success of this program is just the beginning. The Circle FC plans to bring even more Indian startups to international markets including Taiwan and Japan in 2025. The kind of exposure and networking is exactly what Indian startups need to succeed in the global arena.
