Asan Nanum Foundation Announces Recruitment for Startups to Join Startup Support Center 'Maru180'

Providing Various Benefits Including Office Space, Investment Connection, and Promotional Support

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Asan Nanum Foundation (Chairman Han Jeong-hwa) announced on the 18th that it is recruiting startups for the first half of the year at the startup support center 'Maru180'.

The recruitment target is companies established within 5 years of incorporation with up to 8 employees. Gambling and entertainment industries are excluded, and companies certified as venture companies are given preference.

Resident companies can be assigned office space for up to one year per team. All office furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets, and shelves are provided. Meeting rooms, lounges, sleeping rooms, showers, phone booths, etc. prepared within Maru180 can also be freely used, and various benefits provided by Asan Nanum Foundation Maru180 can be enjoyed.

Resident companies are given special benefits to use graduation services. In preparation for startups facing difficulties in accounting, tax, legal affairs, security, etc. in the early stages of establishment, connection with professional services is also possible. In addition, 1:1 mentoring can be received through the expert matching program 'MaruConnect' provided only to residents and graduates.

In addition to startups, Maru180 houses leading domestic venture capitals and accelerators such as SparkLabs, SparkLabs Ventures, Capstone Partners, and FuturePlay, naturally providing networking opportunities.

The recruitment period is until the 1st of next month, and the final successful companies will be selected through the first document screening and the second presentation screening. Detailed information on the application form and submission documents can be found on the Maru180 website.

Cheon Seong-woo, head of the startup center accelerating team at Asan Nanum Foundation, said, "We will provide various benefits and wholehearted support so that startups moving into Maru180 in the new year can focus solely on growth."