MYSC

What MYSC does

MYSC, legally 'MY Social Company', is a South Korean impact investment firm founded in 2011 that operates a portfolio of government-backed startup acceleration programs. The firm runs three core vehicles — TIPS (seed-stage acceleration), Scale-up TIPS (growth-stage support), and LIPS (impact-focused acceleration) — and manages over 100 billion KRW (~$75M USD) in assets under management across these programs. It also operates specialized programs including the 2026 EMA-MARINE initiative for marine and fisheries startups and serves as a consortium partner for the KOICA/GGGI-funded Vietnam net-zero transition program, which selects 15 climate-tech companies per cohort and provides grants up to US$240,000 per company.

The firm's core products are not technology platforms but program operations and capital deployment services: integrated R&D support, mentorship, investor network access, and direct investment in participating startups. Core technical infrastructure includes a 2026 bio deep tech alliance with S&S Lab, integrating S&S Lab's 850-pyeong IRIS Lab shared laboratory in Seongsu and Guro, Seoul, into MYSC's portfolio offering for bio and healthcare startups. The firm does not disclose proprietary software, patents, or AI/ML research output; its product is fundamentally the program wrapper around public and partner capital.

MYSC's business model combines program management fees on government-allocated capital, co-investment economics on portfolio startups, and operating fees from international consortium programs. Recent deal activity includes co-leading a $6M Series A for FutureConnect (an AI-driven urban farming startup) alongside Korea Investment Partners, and three seed-stage investments in late 2025 (Phytosoul, Besideme/ReLa.LAB, Walk101). Co-investor relationships with Korea Investment Partners, BNK Venture Investment, Lotte Ventures, and Danal Investment Partners, combined with KOICA and GGGI consortium memberships, form the institutional distribution backbone of the firm. CEO Kim Jeong-tae has publicly targeted expanding AUM by an additional 200 billion KRW through the Scale-up TIPS program.

Name

MYSC

Legal name

MY Social Company

Website

https://mysc.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MYSC is a South Korean impact investment firm and accelerator operator running government-backed programs (TIPS, Scale-up TIPS, LIPS, EMA-MARINE) that deploy capital, mentorship, and infrastructure to bio, healthcare, climate-tech, and technology startups in Korea and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Impact Investment and Startup Acceleration

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

SDG / Thematic Sustainable Investment Funds (FSANAJAN)

Keywords

• Impact investing
• Startup acceleration
• Venture capital
• Accelerator programs
• Seed funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongdong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Investment Management: MYSC manages over 100 billion KRW in assets under management across TIPS, Scale-up TIPS, and LIPS programs. The firm generates revenue through investment returns and management fees associated with operating these acceleration programs for technology startups.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MYSC is a Seoul-based impact investment firm that operates government-linked startup accelerator programs (TIPS, Scale-up TIPS, and LIPS) and makes direct equity investments in early-stage technology startups. The firm manages over 100 billion KRW in assets under management and combines program-based acceleration, mentorship, R&D support, and capital investment to help startups in bio, healthcare, climate-tech, and other sectors overcome funding gaps and access global markets.

Product overview

MYSC (MY Social Company) is an impact investment firm that operates a portfolio of startup acceleration and investment programs. The company manages over 100 billion KRW in assets under management and operates three core programs: TIPS (seed-stage acceleration), Scale-up TIPS (growth-stage support), and LIPS (impact-focused acceleration). Additionally, MYSC serves as a consortium partner for specialized acceleration initiatives targeting climate-tech startups. These programs provide integrated R&D support, investment capital, mentorship, and investor connections to help bio, healthcare, climate-tech, and other startups overcome funding gaps and access global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIPS: Tech startup acceleration and investment program providing integrated R&D, investment, and global market entry pathways
• Scale-up TIPS
• LIPS
• EMA-MARINE

Products and services

• TIPS Startup acceleration and investment program that supports technology startups through integrated R&D, investment, and global market entry pathways, operated by MYSC as a core government-linked accelerator.
• Scale-up TIPS Growth-stage program designed to support technology startups continuously grow through integrated R&D, investment, and global market entry pathways beyond the seed stage.
• LIPS Impact investment and local innovation startup support program operated by MYSC alongside TIPS and Scale-up TIPS.
• Vietnam Climate-Tech Startup Acceleration Program Cohort-based acceleration program for climate-tech startups and SMEs in agriculture, circular economy, waste management, renewable energy, and transport sectors in Vietnam, providing mentorship and investor connections.
• EMA-MARINE Program Marine and fisheries startup support program operated by MYSC, providing dedicated acceleration support for startups in South Korea's marine and fisheries sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 climate-tech companies supported per cohort in Vietnam with grants up to US$240,000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Vietnam Silicon Valley CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Vietnam Silicon Valley Capital and MYSC were selected as consortium partners to support the 2026 cohort of Vietnam's net-zero transition program. The project titled 'Enhancing Net-Zero Readiness of Vietnam Through Mobilizing Investments for Climate-Tech Start-ups and SMEs' includes targeted acceleration programs for climate-tech startups and SMEs in agriculture, circular economy, waste management, renewable energy, and transport sectors, with 15 companies selected per cohort receiving grants up to US$240,000.
• KOICAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) partnered with Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and GGGI to launch the net-zero transition project. MYSC was selected as consortium partner alongside Vietnam Silicon Valley Capital to support the 2026 cohort through mentorship and investor connections.
• GGGIflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) partnered with Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and KOICA to launch the net-zero transition acceleration project. MYSC and Vietnam Silicon Valley Capital serve as consortium partners providing mentorship and investor connections to selected climate-tech startups.
• S&S Lab (IRIS Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026S&S Lab, a bio R&D infrastructure company, and MYSC signed an MOU to establish a bio deep tech alliance. S&S Lab operates IRIS Lab, a privately-led bio shared laboratory spanning approximately 850 pyeong in Seongsu and Guro, Seoul. The partnership combines S&S Lab's physical lab infrastructure with MYSC's investment and acceleration capabilities to help bio and healthcare startups overcome initial funding gaps and access global markets through joint open innovation programs and global fund creation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• D.CAMP: Korean startup accelerator and early-stage investor backed by Naver and Korean banking consortiums. Directly comparable as a Korean startup platform offering accelerator programs, investment, and ecosystem services to technology startups.
• SparkLabs: Korean accelerator/VC firm operating seed and growth programs. Comparable to MYSC in offering cohort-based accelerator services and early-stage investments targeting Korean and global tech startups.
• FuturePlay: Korean deep tech and impact investor focused on early-stage science and technology startups. Comparable in its thematic focus on deep tech, bio, and impact-driven Korean startups with accelerator-style support.
• Acumen: Global impact investment fund focused on early-stage enterprises addressing poverty in South Asia and East Africa. Comparable as an impact-first early-stage investor with a thematic ESG mandate similar to MYSC's.
• K-Impact Ventures: Korean impact venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies addressing social and environmental challenges. Directly comparable as a Korea-based impact investor with similar thematic focus and stage.

Broad incumbents

• Antler: Global early-stage VC and accelerator operating founder-matching and seed programs across multiple geographies. Comparable as a global accelerator/early investor but with broader geographic and sector coverage than MYSC.
• 500 Global (500 Startups): Global venture capital firm and accelerator with programs across emerging markets including Southeast Asia. Comparable as a multi-region accelerator operator but at significantly greater scale than MYSC.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global innovation platform operating accelerator programs and corporate venture partnerships across multiple verticals including health and sustainability. Comparable in running cohort-based accelerator programs but with much larger global footprint.

Regional players

• Primer (Primer Sazze): Korean impact-focused accelerator and early-stage investor. Comparable as a regional impact accelerator but with stronger focus on Southeast Asian market expansion than MYSC's Korea-centric operations.
• Coolidge Corner Investment: Korean early-stage VC firm operating accelerator and investment programs for technology startups. Comparable as a Korea-based accelerator/VC but without MYSC's impact-specific thematic positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments165 records

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