POSCO Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Manufacturing
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, POSCO ranks #320 globally and #6 in South Korea. It ranks #68 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #17 in the Manufacturing subindustry.
POSCO Startup Activity Metrics
POSCO has supported 42 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $1.9 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.
Explore POSCO's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
POSCO has deployed more than $100 million in startup investments through POSCO Venture Capital and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 42 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm POSCO Venture Capital has invested in over 25 startups.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Energy & Environment, and Hardware & IoT, categories where POSCO's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where POSCO-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with POSCO. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
POSCO Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
POSCO engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 42 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with POSCO
POSCO's top 5 associated startups have raised 75% of the $1.9 billion raised in the last ten years across all 42 associated startups, led by EnergyX at $649 million. POSCO is associated with 42 active startups. POSCO Venture Capital supports the largest number of startups, with 25 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EnergyX | SB 568 | Energy & Environment | Fort Lauderdale | Direct Investment | Posco — Corporate Self |
 ProtoPie | SB 467 | Software & Data | Seoul | Program Investment | POSCO Venture Capital |
 MiNDCAFE | SB 456 | Social & Leisure | Seoul | Program Investment | POSCO Venture Capital |
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