🚀 K-Style Expo Q3 2025: Investor-Startup Pitching Event
K-Style Expo Q3 2025: Investor-Startup Pitching Event
Join us for the third edition of K-Style Expo, a premier online pitching event connecting the most promising Korean startups in K-Beauty, K-Entertainment, K-Content, and K-Gaming with global investors.
This quarter, we're spotlighting innovative startups that are redefining Korea’s cultural exports — from Korean beauty and content IP platforms to cutting-edge gaming experiences.
Whether you're an investor looking to tap into Korea’s dynamic startup scene or a startup aiming to expand globally, this is your best chance to connect.
About the Organizers
🔹 Agenda
Welcome Message – Opening remarks by James Jung, CEO of beSUCCESS
Keynote Speech – Insightful keynote from a leading industry figure (TBA)
VC Introductions – Quickfire intros: 30 seconds per investor
Startup Pitching – Each startup gets 3 minutes to pitch + 3 minutes Q&A
🤝 Who Should Attend?
🎯 Investors
Discover early-stage and growth-stage startups in K-beauty and K-entertainment (including contents and games).
Tap into the booming global demand for Korean cultural products and services.
Be the first to invest in the next unicorns of K-style.
🚀 Startups
Pitch your business to qualified investors actively seeking K-style innovation.
Gain exposure, feedback, and possibly your next funding round.
Connect with fellow founders and potential collaborators.
🌍 Why Join?
K-style is global — from skincare and beauty tools to Korean contents and games, Korean culture continues to shape consumer trends worldwide.
This expo offers a high-impact, curated environment designed to foster real conversations and actionable outcomes.
Whether you’re an investor seeking the next big breakout, or a founder ready to scale your vision, this is the room to be in.
Investors on Board
Lasya Nadimpally (Anthill Ventures, India)
Lasya is a Multi Media, Communications and Experience Design professional with proven expertise in building social impact startups, writing for print and screen, editing, book publishing, filmmaking, event planning and management, social media strategy and digital and new media content and campaigns. My domain expertise include DEI, culture, cinema, travel, social change, and politics and human rights.
Kenji Makiguchi (DIMENSION Inc., Japan)
From Microsoft to Disney and now as a venture capitalist at DIMENSION, Kenji has built a career bridging global innovation and local impact. Passionate about elevating Japan’s potential,Kenji focuses on investing in transformative businesses while fostering stronger connections across East Asia to inspire collaboration and understanding.
John Lim (Meet Ventures, Singapore)
John Lim is a Partner at Meet Ventures, an early-stage venture capital and growth advisory firm. With approximately 10 years of management experience, he previously served as HOD at LongHash Ventures (a $100M fund), Program Manager at SGInnovate (a $200M fund), and Senior Consultant at KPMG Innovate.
John currently serves on the Investment Committees of Angel School and the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. He is also a Guest Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, an AWS Startup Scout, TEDx speaker, startup judge, and startup mentor.
Gang Chern Sun (KOSME | K-Startup Center, Singapore)
Gang Chern Sun is the Programme Director of the K-Startup Center Singapore under KOSME, where he leads acceleration programs, mentors startups, and builds business partnerships. He is also Senior Associate Director of Ecosystem Development at NUS Enterprise, overseeing initiatives like BLOCK71 to support and scale entrepreneurship. Actively engaged in Asia’s startup ecosystem, he advises Korean startups on business models, growth strategies, and market expansion.
Manoj Ramaiah (Ariima DeepTech Circle, India)
Manoj, founder of ARIIMA DeepTech Circle, specializes in technology transfer and cost-effective patent renewals for corporations. He works to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, helping innovations reach the market faster.
Vito Christian Samudra (Living Lab Ventures, Indonesia)
Vito Christian Samudra is an Investment Analyst at Living Lab Ventures (Sinarmas Land’s corporate venture capital arm) with a background in Information System and Technology from ITB, complemented by global experiences at the National University of Singapore and Tohoku University, Japan.
Recognized as Best Participant & Best Group at the Social Innovator Hub, First Runner-Up at Hack The Globe 2024 by BCG, and selected for Young Leaders for Indonesia by McKinsey & Company and the Maudy Ayunda Mentorship & Scholarship Program, Vito is passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to solve complex challenges and create sustainable impact.
Ananda Aditya (Meet Ventures, Indonesia)
Ananda Aditya is a Senior Associate in R&D at Meet Ventures, driving accelerator platforms, investor tools, and market expansion programs across Asia. With 5+ years of experience in early-stage product development, he has supported 500+ entrepreneurs, 100+ investors, and 50+ startups in scaling and entering new markets. Nationally recognized in startup competitions, Ananda blends technical expertise with business strategy to connect capital, talent, and innovation.
Edmund Carulli (BNI Ventures, Indonesia)
Edmund Carulli is the Senior Vice President of Investment at BNI Ventures, leading the firm’s strategic investments and venture-building initiatives in Indonesia’s innovation ecosystem. Additionally, BNI is the fourth largest bank in Indonesia.
With a background spanning corporate venture capital, startup acceleration, and entrepreneurship, he previously served as VP of Investment at Living Lab Ventures and held roles with New Energy Nexus, Innovation Factory (Salim Group), and Shopee. Edm(SinarMas Land) und is actively involved as a mentor, advisor, and speaker in the regional startup community.
Gregory Keehwan Kwon (Wavesparks, South Korea)
Gregory Keehwan Kwon is the Program & Portfolio Director at Wavesparks (formerly Young Founders Summit), leading high-impact incubation programs that achieve exceptional funding and investor engagement rates. With prior experience at 500 Global and KK Fund, he brings expertise in accelerator management, venture investment, and strategic planning, helping early-stage startups across Asia grow, scale, and secure capital.
Rudy Kosashi & Fitria Ahya (Artique Agency, Indonesia)
Rudy Kosashi is showcased as an accomplished account manager with over ten years of experience across diverse industries—B2B and B2C sales campaigns, as well as event management. His portfolio spans SaaS, IT infrastructure, Banking, Oil & Gas, and Retail solutions and services.
He is the Partnership Director at Artique Agency, a dynamic B2B and B2C marketing firm dedicated to connecting foreign brands and enterprises with markets across Asia. Artique specializes in services such as event management, influencer and digital marketing, local partnerships, market research, and strategic expansion across Southeast Asia and emerging markets.
Meanwhile, Fitria Malida Ahya a fresh Public Relations graduate with hands-on experience in diverse on- and off-campus projects. She is passionate about driving growth through audience research, strategic planning, and impactful campaign execution. Skilled in leveraging both digital databases and field data, she is eager to contribute to building meaningful connections and delivering measurable results.
Tamana Sharma (Mulia Sky Capital, Indonesia)
Tamana Sharma is an Investment Associate at Mulia Sky Capital, where she focuses on partnering with early-stage founders across Southeast Asia. Her work spans the full investment cycle, from sourcing and evaluating opportunities to conducting due diligence and supporting portfolio companies.
With a background bridging venture capital, alternative investments, and portfolio management, Tamana is passionate about helping founders at the pre-seed and seed stages build solutions to meaningful challenges in Southeast Asia.
⚠️ Limited Seats – Apply Now!
Space is limited to ensure quality interactions and exclusive access to top-tier professionals and opportunities.
Only 10 startups will be selected to participate.
If you're serious about Korea’s next wave of innovation, register early to secure your spot.