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About First Gate

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

$75k to $150k

Applications

In batches

Deal type

Custom deal

Program fees

N/A

Typical terms

We typically invest KRW 100M–150M ($75K–$110K) per startup, usually in exchange for 5%–10% equity, with direct investments ranging from KRW 20M to KRW 200M+ and the subsequent KRW 1B TIPS matching grant provided at 0% equity.

Funding Stages

3. Early Revenue

Countries of investment

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Who we are

We are an investment firm operating as an accelerator.

Funding Requirements

We invest in early-stage companies as an accelerator.

Value add

R&D equipment and infrastructure access, technology commercialization support, IP and patent consulting, global market-entry and overseas marketing support, subsidized co-working/incubation space, specialized training, mentorship, and ecosystem networking.

Locations

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea HQ

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