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Fund Cases

Investing in ESG startups striving to solve
environmental and social problems,
realizing social contribution through finance.
Check out the Hana Financial Group Donation Fund.
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CunaeST Fund

The CunaeST-Simsan Global Impact Fund invests
in domestic and international impact
startups that use technology to solve
social/environmental issues.
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Notice of
Name Change

As of January 1, 2026, Korea Social Investment
has been renamed to CunaeST Foundation.
Please look forward to CunaeST's new journey.
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CunaeST
Selected for TIPS

CunaeST, an operator of the TIPS program
by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups,
is building a sustainable and diverse
impact ecosystem.

Investment & Incubation

Cumulative

Impact Investment

Loans, Investments, Grants

742

Unit: KRW 100M

Cumulative

Supported Companies

Financial

533

Cumulative

Supported Companies

Non-Financial

1,112

ESG

Consulting Clients

76
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Global Performance

Global Expansion Companies

177

Global Expansion Countries

22

Startup CEOsSpeak CunaeST

Jihoon Kim
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When I was lost in the field, CunaeST always approached me first with sincere advice, sometimes believing in our potential before we did ourselves.

Jihoon Kim CEO

DolbomDream

Soyeon Moon
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CunaeST is the most sincere impact investor that provides full support for startups to achieve practical growth.

Soyeon Moon CEO

Precious

Seongmin Byeon
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Even after investment, the comfortable communication and generous advice as a mentor were most helpful.

Seongmin Byeon CEO

MeUnder

Yonghee Lee
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EXHealthcare will continue the good influence delivered by CunaeST to our customers.

Yonghee Lee CEO

EXHealthcare

Haewon Kim
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I believe investment is a partnership. CunaeST has always been a strong supporter with us.

Haewon Kim CEO

ThanksCarbon

Press Release

"Solving Social Issues with AI" CunaeST, MOU with Angle Company

"Solving Social Issues with AI" CunaeST, MOU with Angle Company

CunaeST, an impact investment firm, signed an MOU with Angle Company, an AI-based corporate innovation solution provider, on the 30th. Both parties agreed to build a collaboration system to solve social issues through AI.

News106/30/2025
CunaeST Holds 2nd Impact Salon "Realizing Carbon Reduction and Biodiversity via Nature-Based Solutions"

CunaeST Holds 2nd Impact Salon "Realizing Carbon Reduction and Biodiversity via Nature-Based Solutions"

Following the first session on AI-based social contribution in April, this session focused on 'Finding Answers in Nature: Carbon Reduction and Biodiversity through Corporate Social Contribution'.

ezyeconomy06/23/2025
Daejeon Innovation Center Signs MOU with CunaeST

Daejeon Innovation Center Signs MOU with CunaeST

The Daejeon Center for Creative Economy and Innovation signed an 'MOU for Nurturing Startups and Investment Cooperation' with CunaeST at the Daejeon Startup Park headquarters on the 18th.

VentureSquare06/20/2025
CunaeST IP Value Evaluation for Startups

CunaeST IP Value Evaluation for Startups

One of the top interests for startup founders is fund raising and investment. Here are interesting survey results related to the 2019 MIT Innovation Initiative.

EBN Column06/16/2025
10 Years of Impact Investment, Asking the Essence Again

10 Years of Impact Investment, Asking the Essence Again

Ten years have passed since the concept of 'impact investment' was officially introduced to Korean society. Since 2013, impact investment has grown remarkably.

The Better Future06/10/2025
Samil PwC, MOU with CunaeST to Support Startups and Growth Companies

Samil PwC, MOU with CunaeST to Support Startups and Growth Companies

For 12 years, CunaeST has provided investment, acceleration, and ESG consulting to social innovation startups. It has been active in climate tech and social services.

Newsis06/05/2025
ESG Startups and Social Impact in the AI Era

ESG Startups and Social Impact in the AI Era

The development of AI and spread of ESG management pose new challenges and opportunities for social economy enterprises in supply chains and local communities.

Lifein06/05/2025
CunaeST-HSBC, MOU for 'Blue Carbon Marine Forest' Creation

CunaeST-HSBC, MOU for 'Blue Carbon Marine Forest' Creation

CunaeST signed an MOU with HSBC on the 30th to establish a 'Blue Carbon Marine Forest'. Both organizations will collaborate on marine ecosystem restoration and carbon sequestration.

Erowoun Net06/04/2025
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