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K-Startup NYC Business Lunch & Networking
October 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM | Manhattan, NY
Location: Detailed venue information will be shared upon approval
What happens when ambitious Korean startups meet the people, businesses, & ideas shaping New York City?
Made in Korea. Meet NYC. brings together innovative Korean startups entering the U.S. market with NYC-based founders, business leaders, potential customers/buyers, partners, & ecosystem connectors for an afternoon of meaningful conversations & new connections.
This is more than a networking lunch. It is an opportunity to discover new products & technologies, explore potential partnerships, exchange market insights, & connect with companies looking to build their next chapter in the U.S.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Lunch & curated networking
- Meet Korean startups expanding into the U.S.
- Discover new products, technologies, & business ideas
- Connect with potential customers, partners, & industry contacts
- Explore opportunities to collaborate, pilot, or do business
- Exchange insights on the NYC & U.S. market
WHY ATTEND?
Discover
Explore emerging technologies & products entering the U.S. market.
Connect
Meet founders & potential customers, partners, & collaborators.
Explore
Discuss pilots, distribution, partnerships, & business opportunities.
Build
Create relationships with companies expanding from Korea into the U.S.
WHO WE ARE INVITING
This exclusive, curated business lunch is specifically designed for Enterprise Buyers, Procurement Officers, Corporate Innovation Leaders, & Strategic Partners looking to discover cutting-edge solutions ready for the U.S. market.
Review our participating cohort below to identify potential pilots, vendors, or partnership opportunities for your organization:
[Meet the Companies]
Algocare | Wellness Tech
AI-powered personalized nutrition platform that analyzes individual health & lifestyle data to design customized supplement plans & automatically dispense the right nutrients at the right time.
ALLSALE Corp. | AI & Commerce
AI-powered software solutions designed to help businesses streamline operations & unlock new opportunities through digital transformation.
EMCT | Smart Building & Safety
IoT-based smart building monitoring platform that enables real-time fire safety & facility management using existing building infrastructure-helping property teams respond faster while reducing costly upgrades.
Find My Market | AI & SaaS
AI-powered market research & customer persona platform that helps businesses identify target customers, conduct AI-driven interviews, & build more effective go-to-market strategies.
LUMIO | Beauty & Personal Care
Professional haircare brand specializing in color-treated hair, scalp care, & damaged-hair solutions, developed with decades of professional haircare expertise.
StyleAI | AI & Fashion Tech
AI-powered fashion design workspace that turns sketches into realistic virtual samples, helping fashion brands accelerate design decisions, reduce sampling costs, & bring products to market faster.
Sunny Side Up Global | AI & Pet Care
Korean pet beauty & lifestyle brand bringing thoughtfully designed grooming & care products for modern pets & their owners.
Sweetndata | AI & Content Tech
AI-powered content experiences for physical spaces, transforming brand & IP assets into personalized photo, video, & interactive experiences for retail, events, entertainment, & tourism.
ZEZEDU | AI & EdTech
AI-powered personalized math learning platform that analyzes students' problem-solving processes to deliver individualized feedback, learning recommendations, & classroom management tools.
[Check out Company One-Pagers in Luma page]
Whether you're a founder, executive, potential customer, strategic partner, investor, or industry expert, we'd love to have you at the table.
Come curious. Make a connection. Discover what's next.
Made in Korea. Meet NYC.
[Limited attendance. Registration is subject to approval.]
HOSTED BY
KISED New York
The Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) is a Korean government-affiliated organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship & the growth of startups. KISED operates programs that help Korean startups develop their capabilities, explore new markets, & build connections with domestic & international business ecosystems. Through its international programs & overseas offices, including the KISED New York Office, KISED supports Korean startups in pursuing global expansion & connecting with opportunities in the U.S. market.
OPERATED BY
PEN Ventures
PEN Ventures is a global accelerator & investment firm supporting startups through investment, acceleration, corporate collaboration, open innovation, & global market-entry programs. With an international network across major innovation hubs, PEN Ventures connects startups with investors, corporations, public institutions, & strategic partners to facilitate business expansion & cross-border collaboration.
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