KOREA ⇄ UNITED STATES
Connecting Korean Innovation to Global Opportunity.
WayFounder discovers ambitious Korean startups and helps them access capital, customers, strategic partners, and market opportunities in the United States.
Trusted across the Korean–U.S. innovation ecosystem
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About
Built for Cross-Border Growth.
WayFounder is one of the few teams that operates both deep sourcing capability in Korea and an on-the-ground U.S. network. We combine investment and business development to stay with startups all the way to the point where they actually build a business in the United States.
Korean sourcing depth
We surface promising startups and technologies from the earliest stage through an IP- and technology-focused network.
U.S. ground presence
Our Washington, D.C.–based local network creates startups' first real point of contact in the U.S. market.
Investment + business development
We design capital access and business development together, so growth doesn't stop at the investment.
Execution across stakeholders
We run programs through to completion with the execution capacity to connect corporations, investors, and government agencies.
Impact
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Startups Supported
U.S. Market Entries
Corporate Connections
Capital Facilitated
Korea ↔ United States Network
Services & Programs
How we work with you
U.S. Market Entry
Korean startups preparing to enter the U.S. market
End-to-end execution support — from market validation to local partner introductions to entity setup.
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Investment & Fundraising
Startups that need access to a U.S. investor network
Full fundraising support — IR preparation, investor matching, and roadshow planning.
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Corporate Open Innovation
Korean corporations seeking new technology and collaboration
Sourcing startups at home and abroad, PoC matching, and strategic partnership design.
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Technology Scouting
Companies seeking partners or acquisition targets in a specific technology area
Network-driven technology scouting across deep tech, biotech, and industrial technology.
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Government Delegations
Government agencies and municipalities commissioning or operating overseas expansion programs
Full-service program design, participant selection, and on-the-ground itinerary management.
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Global Exhibitions & Investor Missions
Companies and institutions needing global exhibitions like CES or investor meetings
End-to-end operation of exhibition participation, market development missions, and investor meetings.
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I am a...
Find your path with WayFounder
Startup Founder
I'm building a company in Korea and want to grow in the U.S.
Investor
I want access to vetted Korean startups and co-investment opportunities.
Corporate Partner
I'm exploring open innovation and technology partnerships with Korea.
Government or Public Agency
I'm running or commissioning a market-entry or innovation program.
University or Accelerator
I want to build a joint program or exchange with WayFounder's network.
Global Network
Where we operate
Operating Base is where we have an actual legal entity or office. Network Presence is where we have a footprint through partnerships and activity.
- Operating BaseSeoul, South KoreaKorean startup and technology sourcing hub
- Operating BaseWashington, D.C., United StatesU.S. government, institutional, and investor network hub
- Network PresenceSilicon Valley, United StatesDeep tech and investor network
How We Work
Discover. Validate. Connect. Scale.
Discover
We surface promising startups and technologies in Korea and assess their growth potential.
Validate
We validate U.S. market fit and design entry strategy and priorities together.
Connect
We connect founders with local investors, accelerators, corporations, and partner networks.
Scale
We put companies on a sustainable growth trajectory through real business development and local operations.
Featured Programs
Programs in motion
Global Launchpad — Born to Global
UNIST Global Growth & Market Entry Program
Boost Startup (USA) Program
Seoul Bio Hub × Celltrion Global Open Innovation
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