Kim Jong-ho, Chairman of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “KIBO”), announced that he visited Solibis Co., Ltd. (CEO Shin Dong-wook), a specialized all-solid-state material company located in Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do, on Tuesday the 18th and held a business meeting.
This meeting was organized to visit the site with the Director of the Seongnam City Innovation Support Center, listen to the difficulties faced by companies investing in the technology, and explore ways to improve the system to strengthen technological competitiveness in the rapidly changing smart manufacturing innovation environment.
Founded in 2020, Solibis Co., Ltd. is an innovative company that has developed and is preparing for mass production of "sulfide-based solid electrolytes," a core material for all-solid-state batteries, based on continuous R&D investment and technological innovation. In 2023, the company was selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' "Super Gap Startup 1000+ Project (DIPS 1000+)" in the eco-friendly and energy sectors. In 2024, the company successfully secured Series B funding, securing direct private financing. This year, the company was selected as a prospective unicorn company by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, demonstrating its growth potential as a technology-based startup.
Kibo has been highly acknowledging the technological prowess and future growth potential of Solibis Co., Ltd. and has continuously supported its scale-up by providing tailored support at each stage, starting with initial operating capital support, special guarantees for prospective unicorns, and guarantee-linked investments.
After touring the R&D site with CEO Shin Dong-wook, Kibo Chairman Kim Jong-ho said, “Kibo is expanding preemptive investment support to address blind spots in private venture investment and create a virtuous investment ecosystem.” He added, “Going forward, as a policy institution, Kibo will continue to build a field-centered support system and pursue institutional innovation so that excellent technology companies can take a leap forward.”
Following the meeting, Chairman Kim Jong-ho held an open discussion with employees in eastern Seoul and the Gyeonggi region. In a relaxed atmosphere, employees from various generations shared their opinions on organizational culture and future direction, exploring ways to effectively respond to the rapidly changing business environment. During the meeting, Chairman Kim emphasized the importance of safety and health and the need to practice ethical management, and expressed the management's commitment to leading by example.
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