The Growth Ensemble and GroVe team are embarking on a new Korean adventure. We have signed an MOU with the Goyang Industry Promotion Agency (part of GIA), a fast-growing institution fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and market expansion. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in our mutual commitment to support the growth and global expansion of scaleable startups.
It's a particularly exciting partnership for us because Goyang is positioning itself to be a major player in Korea in the media, content creation and smart city space - all areas in which our founders Meredith Carson and Adam Flinter have a huge passion for.
The agreement - which has already been featured in the Korean media - will see us working together in a number of areas, including:
- Helping provide tailored capital raise and exit strategy consulting
- Delivering comprehensive early-stage startup and business acceleration programmes
- Mentoring later-stage companies to help with their international market entry strategy - especially in core expertise areas of the GCC and ASEAN
At Growth Ensemble, we're passionate about enabling startups to scale effectively and sustainably. Collaborating with GIPA amplifies our collective ability to drive entrepreneurial success from Korea to the key markets of the Middle East and south-east Asia.
We look forward to a fruitful partnership with Ahram Chui, Investment Director, and her team, and to celebrating the international growth of our mentees and partners. Please watch this space for future announcements.
Meredith Carson
22 April 2025
