Government of South Korea
Daejeon, Daejeonmss.go.kr
Overview
The Government of South Korea, primarily through its Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), is a state-backed investor that supports the national startup and venture ecosystem. It provides direct, non-dilutive funding and grants to companies, and also acts as a major limited partner (LP) in privately-managed venture capital funds through the Korea Fund of Funds (KFoF).
Portfolio Companies
37
Website
mss.go.krInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| DewCell Inc. | Mar 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Morph Systems | Jan 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Testify | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Protein Kapital | Dec 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Evom AI | Dec 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.