COMEUP 2024
THE WORLD'S MOST STARTUP-LED EVENT
DEC 11-12, 2024 @COEX, Seoul, Korea
COMEUP aims to be the world's most startup-led festival.
All programs and events are fully led by startup founders and communities.
It builds a global network of startup communities from around the world,
helping their startup ecosystems grow and scale up,
introducing promising early-stage startups with never-seen-before innovations.
The World's Most Startup-led Event
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+360
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253k
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WHY COMEUP?
Dealmaking Platform
COMEUP is more than just a stage — it’s a real investment platform. Global VCs and CVCs join to connect directly with startups, opening doors to follow-on investments and strategic partnerships. From initial meetings to tangible outcomes, experience an investment-driven stage at COMEUP.
Thematic Deep Dive
COMEUP 2025 has structured each day around three key themes: Technology, Global, and Public Engagement. From the latest industry trends to the firsthand experiences of founders, the program delivers focused and in-depth insights through a selective and concentrated approach.
Global Nexus
With global rounds spanning the U.S., China, Japan, and Europe, COMEUP is expanding into a true global nexus where startups from around the world come to Korea, and Korean startups venture out to the world. A journey that goes beyond Korea to connect with the globe—this begins at COMEUP.