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Korea Investment Accelerator (KIAC) provides early-stage investment and acceleration programs, operating as a startup planner within the Korea Investment Group. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Korea Investment Holdings, KIAC annually raises approximately 15 billion KRW from its affiliates, deploying capital through its 'Barundonghaeng' program, which offers up to 300 million KRW per company, targeting pre-valuation under 5 billion KRW. To date, KIAC has invested a total of 31.7 billion KRW across 104 companies, cultivating a portfolio with a combined corporate value of 837.8 billion KRW. Led by CEO Baek Yeo-hyun, the accelerator leverages the broader Korea Investment Holdings ecosystem, including Korea Investment Partners and Korea Investment Securities, to support its portfolio. The organization was founded in December 2021.
Key people at Korea Investment Accelerator.
Korea Investment Accelerator functions as an accelerator and mentoring platform, offering programs like the 'Barundonghaeng Batch' and facilitating selection by industry experts to support startup growth.
While supporting various ventures, Korea Investment Accelerator has demonstrated interest in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech, as evidenced by its participation in industry events and discussions.
Korea Investment Accelerator functions as an accelerator and mentoring platform, offering programs like the 'Barundonghaeng Batch' and facilitating selection by industry experts to support startup growth.
While supporting various ventures, Korea Investment Accelerator has demonstrated interest in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech, as evidenced by its participation in industry events and discussions.
Key people at Korea Investment Accelerator.
Korea Investment Accelerator has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is Seed in Dfinite Inc. in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Dfinite Inc. | Seed | Korea Investment Accelerator, KOSME | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Cytech | $660K Pre-Series A | Korea Investment Accelerator | — |
