Painters & Ventures concludes its "IR Demo Day" for supporting startups in the arts.

The IR Demo Day for the "2025 Arts Startup Leap Support Project – Startup Leap 1," run by the Painters & Ventures and Venture Square consortium, was held at Tipstown S6 on November 7th. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Management Support Center, this Demo Day was designed to share the final results of the "Da Vinci Ensemble" program, operated by Painters & Ventures and Venture Square, and to facilitate investment attraction networking.

The 'Da Vinci Ensemble' program supports practical commercialization, such as market development, investment attraction, and domestic and international business expansion, for art-related startups, and has provided customized mentoring and capacity building programs for each company. On this day, a total of 10 excellent art companies, including Saein Corporation, Or Design House, Summit Play, Munda, Socket CNC, Manman Guys, Open Wall, Moram Platform, Costa, and The Baton, participated and presented their vision and growth strategies to investors. The participating companies presented innovative possibilities in various fields, from models that combine cutting-edge technologies such as AI, platforms, and XR with art content, to IP-based commerce.

Venture capital (VC) firms specializing in the arts and culture sector and early-stage investment firms served as judges, providing feedback and practical advice on the companies' IR presentations. Following the presentations, one-on-one investment consultations and a networking session were held, laying the foundation for follow-up investment opportunities between companies and investors.

Kim Kyung-sook, CEO of Painters & Ventures, said, “I am delighted that the Da Vinci Ensemble program has helped art companies take a leap forward and gain the ability to attract investment,” and added, “We plan to continue to provide active follow-up support and connections so that art startups can expand beyond the domestic market and advance into the global market.”

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