Silicon Valley Investor Tim Draper Seeks Korean Deep-Tech Companies… Preliminary Round of 'Meet the Drapers 2027' Kicks Off in Daejeon
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Tim Draper, a Silicon Valley investor known as an early backer of Tesla, SpaceX, and Coinbase, is visiting Korea to meet deep-tech companies in the country firsthand. Draper Korea (CEO Lee Se-yong) announced that the first regional preliminary round of its pitch show 'Meet the Drapers 2027' will be held in Daejeon on the 13th.
A 'pitch show' is an event where startups explain their business ideas and technologies to investors in a short amount of time. This event focuses in particular on deep-tech companies built on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and robotics. The fact that the first preliminary round will take place in Daejeon, home to many of Korea's excellent research institutions and technical talent, is also drawing attention.
The organizers explained that companies that pass the preliminary round will get the chance to present before investors, including Tim Draper, on the main stage later. For domestic startups, this is expected to be a rare opportunity to meet directly with overseas investors and expand their networks.
Draper Korea said it plans to hold preliminary rounds in other regions in the future. Detailed information on how to apply and the schedule can be checked through the organizers' official announcements.
Sources: 코리아스타트업포스트
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