Startup specialized media EO Studio (EO Studio, CEO Kim Tae-yong) and the Early-stage Investment Accelerator Association (Chairman Jeon Hwa-seong) announced on the 14th that they have completed the 8th round of 'VC Sprint', an early-stage investment evaluation training course, and held a graduation ceremony for 43 graduates.
"VC Sprint" is a practical training program specializing in early-stage startup investment. It offers a hands-on curriculum focused on developing the analytical skills necessary for investment review, report writing, and mock investor relations. This eighth course consists of lectures by industry experts, live sessions, and practical assignments. Graduates will also receive ongoing support for job placement and networking opportunities with association member companies.
The training course was attended by many venture investment experts, including Primer founder Kwon Do-gyun, Mashup Ventures CEO Lee Taek-kyung, Venture Square CEO Myeong Seung-eun, Primer partner Noh Tae-jun, and Rising S Ventures CEO Jang Ji-young, who gave real-time lectures and Q&A sessions.
Additionally, participants developed practical skills similar to those in the field by experiencing corporate analysis, investment review report writing, and mentor feedback through mock IR demo days and practical assignments.
EO CEO Kim Tae-yong stated, “EO is expanding its business beyond startup content production to include talent development and entrepreneur support,” and added, “Through collaboration with the association, we will continue to cultivate the talent needed for the early-stage investment market.”
President Jeon Hwa-seong of the Korea Venture Capital Association stated, "Strengthening the capabilities of investment reviewers is a critical task for the qualitative growth of the domestic startup ecosystem." He added, "We will continue to support graduates to ensure they acquire practical, practical expertise and networks that can be applied in the field." He added, "We will ensure that the VC Sprint program serves as a foundation for expanding the early-stage investment base and strengthening global competitiveness."
Meanwhile, some graduates of VC Sprint 1-8 have achieved significant success in the industry, securing employment at major domestic venture capital firms such as Seoul National University Technology Holdings, Sopung Ventures, Impact Square, and Big Bang Angels. The next program, VC Sprint 9, will begin accepting applications in October and run for two months starting in November.
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