KB Financial Group Announces 2025 HUB Day
On December 15, KB Financial Group, under the leadership of Chairman Yang Jong-hee, revealed plans for “2025 HUB Day,” set to take place on the 12th at the new KB Kookmin Bank building in Yeouido. This initiative aims to enhance the national startup ecosystem and empower promising startups to emerge as leaders in future industries.
What is HUB Day 2025?
HUB Day 2025 serves as a pivotal startup demonstration event aimed at bolstering collaboration between innovative startups and established companies involved in the ‘KB Starters’ initiative. KB Financial plays a crucial role in facilitating investment opportunities, engaging governmental support, and connecting with venture capitalists (VC) and accelerators (AC).
Key Participants in the Event
The event is expected to attract around 200 attendees, including prominent figures such as Yang Jong-hee, Chairman of KB Financial Group; Lee Chang-kwon, Head of the Digital and IT Division; Lee Jae-geun, Head of the Global Business Division; and Yoon Beop-ryeol, CEO of KB Investment. Discussions will center around strategies for achieving co-growth with technologically innovative companies.
Recognizing Outstanding Startups
During the event, awards will be given to five startups that have excelled in collaboration with KB Financial. “Rebellion” and “Furiosa AI” will receive the prestigious “New Unicorn Company Award” for achieving an enterprise value exceeding 1 trillion won with their cutting-edge technologies. Meanwhile, “Elbox” and “Select Star” will be honored with the “Outstanding Scaling Enterprise Award” for their success in attracting substantial investments.
Innovative Achievements Through Collaboration
The event will also highlight “Tobicon,” recognized as an “Outstanding Open Innovation Company” for generating innovative results through Proof of Concept (PoC) collaborations with KB Financial subsidiaries. Following the awards, a session will showcase specific innovation cases developed through partnerships between KB Financial’s main subsidiaries and the “KB Starters” program.
Chairman’s Vision for Startup Support
In his remarks, Chairman Yang Jong-hee emphasized the commitment to enhancing personalized financial support tailored to the growth stages of startups. He stated, “To ensure that technology-driven startups can overcome funding challenges, we will focus on productive finance.” He also expressed KB Financial Group’s intent to broaden financial aid, ensuring timeliness and relevance in funding through each phase of business evolution, ultimately fostering an environment where startups can dedicate their resources to core business operations and technology advancements.