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The global hub
for Korean founders.

Where meaningful conversations create lasting partnerships that shape businesses across the world.

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Who we are

UKF is a private community created for Korean founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders who believe that meaningful relationships create extraordinary opportunities.

Through curated events, strategic introductions, and a trusted ecosystem, members build partnerships that accelerate both personal and business growth.

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The people we bring together

  • Founders
  • Investors
  • Operators
  • Venture
  • Builders
  • Advisors
  • Executives
  • Family offices
  • Angels
  • Corporates
  • Startups
  • Policy leaders
  • Universities
  • Media
  • Partners
  • Community

Who you’ll meet

One network. Unlimited possibilities.

Founders. Investors. Operators. Advisors. Industry experts. Government partners. Universities. Global organizations. Every conversation expands your possibilities.

  • Attendees with lanyards cheering and waving at a conference
  • A cheering group selfie at a UKF summit
  • A fireside chat on a pink stage; the screen behind reads Bong-Jin Kim, Woowa Brothers
  • A crowd in an ornate theatre lobby with a red carpet
  • People holding framed artworks on stage in front of a KOOM donation screen
  • People talking across a networking table with red lanyards and a laptop
  • An evening reception at a softly lit bar
  • A dense crowd outdoors at dusk at the KOOM festival
  • A conversation in a waterfront lounge with balloons and a bridge in view
  • Visitors at an expo booth with a Free Your Future banner
  • A crowd gathered outside a theatre marquee
  • Guests at an evening rooftop buffet
  • A group of about twenty-five people on a rooftop with Manhattan towers behind
  • Three people posing at a law firm’s expo booth

Our ecosystem

The ecosystem built for founders.

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Membership

Join through recommendations and shared values to become part of a trusted founder community.

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Directory

Discover a curated network of founders, investors, operators, and industry leaders. Find the right people, at the right stage, for the conversations that matter.

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Partners

Connect with organizations, institutions, and partners accelerating founder growth.

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Our impact

The numbers behind the network.

Where connections become measurable growth.

  • 430+

    Members

    Trusted founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders building meaningful relationships.

  • 21+

    Cities

    And growing.

  • 206+

    Organizations

    Universities, institutions, corporations, and strategic partners shaping the ecosystem.

  • 179+

    Startups

    Companies supported through introductions, collaborations, and community initiatives.

  • 13+

    Events

    Founder meetups, networking sessions, workshops, and ecosystem experiences hosted every year.

Why join UKF

Why founders join.

  1. Trusted network

    Connect with carefully selected founders, investors, executives, and business leaders.

  2. Strategic relationships

    Build partnerships that go beyond networking and create long-term business value.

  3. Exclusive experiences

    Private events, founder dinners, business forums, and curated introductions.

  4. Global perspective

    Expand beyond local markets through an international business community.

Event highlights

Moments that moved us.

Look back at the gatherings that brought bold ideas and remarkable people together.

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Build your next chapter
with UKF.

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