The Korea Early-Stage Investment Institutions Association (KESIA, former Chairman Lee Yong-kwan) announced that it held a dissolution ceremony at Tipstown S6 in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on March 13 and concluded its official activities.
KESIA has contributed to the development of the startup ecosystem by supporting the growth of the domestic early-stage investment and accelerator ecosystem, making policy proposals, and engaging in networking activities. Although it was maintained for some administrative tasks following its merger with the Korea Association of Early-Stage Investment Accelerators (KAIA) in 2024, the association's official activities have concluded through this dissolution ceremony.
Member companies of the association and officials from organizations related to the startup ecosystem attended the dissolution ceremony to review KESIA's key activities and discuss the growth and future direction of the early-stage investment ecosystem. The event featured presentations introducing the association's achievements and a panel discussion themed "A Warm Farewell and Endless Challenges." Additionally, plaques of appreciation were presented to the officials who led the association.
Former KESIA President Lee Yong-kwan stated, “I would like to thank the member companies and related organizations for their support in developing the early-stage investment ecosystem, and I hope that KESIA’s experience and achievements will serve as a foundation for the future development of the startup ecosystem.”
The event lasted for about two hours, and after it concluded, a dinner followed for networking among the attendees.
Meanwhile, in the domestic early-stage investment and accelerator industries, a trend of restructuring the support structure for the startup ecosystem continues through integration and strengthened cooperation among institutions.
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