Korea has a strong roster of startups providing software for industry and large conglomerates. They are now finding markets abroad, too.
Category: Startups
How corporate investors can sell themselves to startups
Being humble, bringing your connections and building a good reputation are all part of the art of the “reverse pitch,” says Mike Smeed, of InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of JLR, and Martin MacDonald, of weeteq.
Korean startups look for corporate investors as ecosystem faces crunch
Korean startups offer juicy morsels for international investors amid a tough funding climate and as the government relaxes CVC rules.
Spinout spotlight: ETH spinout Optiml uses AI to decarbonise real estate
A hands-off approach from the Swiss university makes starting a software company like Optiml — which is using AI to map out CO² cuts in real estate — easier, says CEO Evan Petkov.
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Can Baxus curb luxury drinks fraud by putting bottles on the blockchain?
The US-based startup is using blockchain to authenticate and track the luxury drinks traded on its platform.
Innovation China: Invisible nanofilm breakthrough for touchscreens
A startup in China has developed a non-toxic alternative for transparent touchscreens. The nanofilm can also improve solar panel performance.
Updated: 6 more functional food startups to watch
From caffeine-infused teas to mushroom gummies and liquid meal supplements, updated for 2024: here are some more startups making waves in the functional food industry.
Sustainability, spacetech and fusion: meet the startups showcasing at the GCV Symposium
Sustainable spacetech, bioplastics made from seaweed and affordable fusion. Meet the exciting and innovative startups showcasing at the GCV Symposium 2024.
Novel engines and space repairs: 4 emerging spacetech startups to watch
Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.
Seven startups that can help decarbonise heavy industry
Heavy industry accounts for 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is notoriously difficult to decarbonise. These startups are developing solutions, from new thermal energy storage and fusion reactor design to emissions monitoring.
9 startups changing what’s possible below the Earth’s surface
From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what’s underground.
Can virtual therapy tools help people stop drinking?
With the need for alcohol addiction treatment far outstripping supply, US startup Monument believes it can help fill the gap with an online platform.