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  • Published 2021.10.19 05:20

Global startup ecosystem analysis institution Startup Genome participates in Try Everything 2021 on Sep. 16

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Try Everything 2021, hosted by the SeoulMetropolitan Government and organized by the Seoul Startup Hub was held forthree days from Sep. 15 to 17, and Seoul VC Ecosystem Revitalization Workshopwas held in Shilla Hotel on Sep. 16.

JF Gauthier, CEO of Startup Genomeparticipated online, and Stephan Kuester, Head of Ecosystem Strategy of StartupGenome came to Topaz Hall in Shilla Hotel to give a lecture.

The Seoul VC Ecosystem RevitalizationWorkshop discussed ways to promote the development of the Seoul venture capitalcommunity based on the results of Seoul startups analyzed by the globalprofessional organization Startup Genome. Also, to improve the internationalstatus of Seoul's startup ecosystem, it raised the need to revitalize theventure capital community in Seoul, and announced an action plan based on theanalysis of the Seoul venture capital system and case studies between globalcities. This received a great response.

Startup Genome has been analyzing andevaluating the startup ecosystems of cities around the world since 2012 basedon a data-based methodology. It publishes an in-depth analysis report on theurban startup ecosystem and a series of reports dealing with global issuesrelated to startups such as COVID-19. Recently, it held a global innovationpolicy forum.

Startup Genome CEO JF Gauthier said,"We must not only focus on the domestic market, but also target overseasmarkets in order to grow into a global company. To do this, it is urgent thatwe understand the needs of global consumers."

Startup Genome announcedthat Seoul ranked 16th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021. The startupecosystem value in Seoul is estimated to reach 54 trillion won.

This evaluation wasconducted on 280 cities in 100 countries around the world, and the Seoulstartup ecosystem ranking rose four steps from 20th in 2020, receiving thehighest evaluation since 2017 when it was included in the survey.

Startup Genome cited an excellent talent pipeline and high R&D investment as Seoul's strengths. Especially, Seoul ranked high in the global top 4 in the field of knowledge accumulation, which is evaluated by research achievements and patents. Currently, nine of eleven unicorn companies in Korea (corporate value of more than one trillion won, unlisted) are located in Seoul, and it is analyzed that Seoul has a rich business environment.

Also, Startup Genomehighly evaluated the growth potential of the Seoul startup ecosystem by Seoul'sactive startup policy such as creating a startup base (cluster) throughoutSeoul.

  This year's Try Everything held under the slogan of “Jump Up! Scale Up!” has been expanded compared to last year. Global startup experts from more than 15 countries, global conglomerates, VCs, ACC, and startup specialized organizations are operating a total of 91 scale-ups and startup programs for companies interested in entering the global market.

→ Go to Try Everything 2021 news special page

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