Star Asset, a specialized F&B accelerator, announced that it held the "2025 Star Placement Program (K-Food Star 2nd Batch)" IR Demo Day at the Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok on October 28th. The event was designed to verify the growth potential of promising domestic F&B and beauty companies and promote investment opportunities.
Star Asset Co., Ltd. is a specialized accelerator supporting the advancement of restaurant franchises and F&B companies. It assists startups in entering the market through initial investments, market development, and business expansion. Building on the success of last year's first program, this second program offered selected companies intensive training, mentoring, and networking, followed by an opportunity to present IR at a Demo Day to attract investment.
In this demo day, 9 companies participated and presented their business models and growth strategies, including ▲Maison Damgeum Co., Ltd. (Damgeum), ▲Eolmaekdang Co., Ltd. (Eolmaekdang), ▲Tiger on the Roof Co., Ltd. (Yasugak), ▲Incusys Co., Ltd. (Dreaming Meat), ▲Passion Co., Ltd. (Bokshikdang, Casa de Taco, etc.), ▲LPGIO Wellness Co., Ltd. (LPGIO), ▲Pizza Nevan, ▲Aging Tech Research Institute (Neuro Milk Bio), ▲Tableworks Co., Ltd. (Dot Digger).
The event was attended by approximately 100 people, including investment reviewers from Star Asset, as well as F&B industry professionals, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Participating companies were evaluated based on their brand competitiveness, technological prowess, and global expansion potential. Some companies will continue discussions with Star Asset regarding follow-up investment and collaboration.
Star Asset Co., Ltd. plans to provide the final selected companies with practical growth support, including direct investment, domestic and international market development, marketing cooperation, and investment networking.
Lee Hee-seong, CEO of Star Asset Co., Ltd., said, “This Demo Day was an opportunity for innovative brands in the F&B and beauty industries to communicate directly with investors and demonstrate their growth potential.” He added, “We will continue to actively support promising domestic companies so that they can achieve sustainable growth.”
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