European expansion is complex. Not everyone succeeds. Here is what separates those who do.

60% of international expansions fail without proper market entry strategy.

European markets demand localised strategies. What works in Asia rarely translates directly. Founders who succeed develop comprehensive market entry strategies—target market selection, competitive positioning, regulatory navigation—before committing resources. This is where we begin.

Source: Harvard Business Review

70% of internationalisation initiatives fail due to cultural barriers.

European stakeholders expect different communication styles, presentation formats, and business interactions. What signals credibility in Asia may not resonate in Europe. Founders who work with us learn to communicate differently—and their messages land.

Source: Harvard Business Review

25%higher success rates with structured support and expert mentoring.

The difference between success and failure in international expansion often comes down to preparation and access. Companies that combine rigorous planning with mentorship from those who have navigated the path achieve measurably better outcomes. Our programme exists because this combination is difficult to find—and impossible to replicate domestically.

Source: International Business Review

The Global Expansion Programme

European Mentoring + Expert Sessions. For founders ready for more.

Domestic programmes teach you about Europe. We introduce you to Europeans who have built what you aspire to build. Our programme pairs expert-led sessions with dedicated mentoring from founders, executives, and investors who have succeeded internationally. This combination—structured knowledge with hands-on guidance from those who have done it—is not available elsewhere. Admission is by application. We accept founders who demonstrate both ambition and readiness.


Programme Pillars

  • Market Entry Strategy

  • Target market analysis
  • Competitive positioning
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Global IR & Fundraising

  • Investor materials
  • Financial storytelling
  • Due diligence readiness
  • Presentation & Communication

  • Executive presence
  • Pitch delivery
  • Q&A mastery
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Market Entry Strategy

European market dynamics differ fundamentally from Asia. Founders who enter prepared—with clarity on target markets, competitive positioning, and regulatory requirements—dramatically improve their odds. This is where the programme begins.

Expert Sessions: Market selection frameworks, competitive analysis, regulatory overview, go-to-market planning

Deliverable: Complete Market Entry Strategy Document

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Global IR & Fundraising

European investors evaluate opportunities differently. Founders who succeed with international capital learn to communicate their value proposition in ways that resonate—different narratives, different materials, different expectations.

Expert Sessions: Investor expectations, financial storytelling, term sheet dynamics, due diligence preparation

Deliverable: Investment-ready English IR Deck

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Presentation & Communication

How you present matters as much as what you present. The founders who succeed internationally develop executive presence that transcends cultural boundaries—and handle challenging questions with confidence.

Expert Sessions: Presentation structure, executive presence, Q&A handling, storytelling techniques

Deliverable: Polished pitch videos (3-minute and 10-minute formats)

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For Korean Accelerators

Extend your value. Support your alumni.

Your portfolio companies have built strong foundations. For those ready for international markets, we offer structured European expansion support. We partner selectively with accelerators whose standards align with ours.

Through workshops, programme referrals, and co-branded initiatives, extend your value proposition beyond graduation day.


Partnership Options

  • Workshops for portfolio companies and alumni
  • Priority programme admission for qualified referrals
  • Co-branded expansion initiatives
  • Referral partnership terms available
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