Korea’s Startup Investors Gather at Startup Investor Summit 2026 in Busan to Redefine Capital Beyond Money

Korea’s startup ecosystem is entering a new chapter where capital is no longer defined by money alone. As investment patterns shift from policy dependency to private initiative, the 2026 Startup Investor Summit, opening in Busan on January 29–30, brings together leading accelerators, early investors, and policymakers to explore what sustainable innovation funding really requires—trust, experience, and shared learning. Startup Investor Summit 2026 to Be Held in Busan The Korea Association of Initial Investment Accelerators (KAIA) announced that it will host the 2026 Startup Investor Summit in Busan, from January 29 to 30, under the theme “Beyond Capital, Shaking Paradigms.” The two-day event will focus on how Korea’s startup funding landscape can evolve into a mature, private-led investment ecosystem rooted in connection, solidarity, and continuous learning. It coincides with the tenth anniversary of Korea’s accelerator (AC) system—a milestone moment for reviewing what has changed and what still must. Participants will include investors, accelerators, founders, policy institutions, and regional innovation hubs, all gathering to discuss how early-stage capital can transition from transactional funding toward ecosystem-building. A Turning Point for Accelerators and Early…