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Kingsley Ventures Launches 'Kingsman Trinity' Program to Foster Art-Based Startups in 2024

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Created: 2024-05-13

Created: 2024-05-13 17:52

Kingsley Ventures Launches ‘Kingsman Trinity,’ a 2024 Startup Support Program for Arts Businesses, with a Selection Workshop… Commencing the Nurturing of Art-Based Startups


Kingsley Ventures, a global accelerator, announced the official launch of its ‘2024 Kingsman Trinity’ program, commencing with a selection workshop held on May 7th.

Kingsley Ventures has been selected as the operating accelerator for the ‘2024 Art Startup Leap Support Project – Type ①,’ a program overseen by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Management Support Center. ‘Kingsman Trinity’ is a capacity-building program designed to support the commercialization of art-based startups, including market development and business expansion, by tailoring its operational objectives and mentors to each company's individual circumstances.

A total of 23 art-based startups possessing both artistic merit and business potential were chosen for this program. These selected companies include: The Creators, The Unison, Rowie Lab Korea, Lunart, Mansion Nine, Munto, Muse Blossom, Mimi Design, Background Artworks, Bitsum One, Soyeki Kids, Socket C&C, Superworks Company, Another Day, MB Jet Company, Audio Guy, Orot Planet, Weighgo, 2020, 1789 Sound, Costa, Travel Label, and Handspeek.

The selection workshop featured an overview of the upcoming program, an introduction to the Arts Management Support Center's initiatives, a presentation on art business development case studies by Kingsley Ventures CEO Junghoon Lee, a specialized mentor lecture, and networking opportunities.

Over the next seven months, this program will provide opportunities to secure business funds through investment attraction support, including direct investment in promising companies and linkage with the TIPS program. Common program offerings include: company diagnostics, dedicated mentoring, customized consulting, IR consulting and pitch deck support, investment counseling sessions, and a demo day. Furthermore, customized nurturing programs will be tailored to individual company situations, offering support to enhance business capabilities, such as networking with TIPS operators, open innovation initiatives, and mentorship from international experts.

Junghoon Lee, CEO of Kingsley Ventures, expressed his aspirations, stating, “Kingsley Ventures, driven by its passion and interest in the arts sector, has consistently identified, nurtured, and supported art startups, achieving results across various areas, including investment attraction and global expansion. We are committed to providing tailored support to facilitate the growth and advancement of the selected art companies in this program. In particular, we will dedicate our utmost efforts to supporting the development of these teams, leveraging Kingsley Ventures’ unique acceleration program and extensive network.”

Kingsley Ventures is a UK-based PE-founded early-stage venture capital firm and a TIPS operator. It actively invests in innovative early-stage startups, and through the ‘Kingsman Trinity’ program, it aims to establish itself as a leading accelerator driving the advancement of art startups.

Website: http://kingsley.co.kr

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Kingsley Ventures
Eun-Kyung Song, Team Leader

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