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Applications for the '2026 Angel Investment Executive Program (AIP)', jointly operated by MoneyToday startup media platform 'Unicorn Factory', Hanyang University Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Korea Angel Investment Association, and Ensl Partners (an accelerator and TIPS fund manager), will close on the 16th.
In its third year, this program features a lineup of industry leaders deeply involved in the startup ecosystem and venture capital Hyeon Jang-eul (CEO), who will vividly share investment judgment criteria and philosophies used in actual practice. The program targets employees of large and mid-sized companies and public corporations interested in angel investment, as well as professionals working in the financial sector and specialized fields.
Practical know-how from top experts
Starting with a general overview of the startup ecosystem by Lee Jong-hoon, president of the Korea Angel Investment Association, on the topic 'Why Angel Investment Now?', Choi Sung-ho, president of the AI Angel Club, will deliver a practical roadmap covering everything from establishing individual investment partnerships to investing and recovering funds. Lee Jung-hyun, a professor at Kyung Hee University, will share risk management know-how based on success and failure cases.
Following this, Lee Yong-kwan, CEO of Blue Point Partners, and Bae Jun-hak, representative of Oracle Venture Investment, will present initial company screening criteria from the perspectives of an accelerator (AC) and a venture capital firm (VC), respectively. Koo Won-hoe, CEO of Ensl Partners, and Jeong Sung-min, representative of BM Ventures, will lead a reverse IR session sharing their philosophy on venture investment and introducing portfolio companies. A talk concert by Jeon Jun-hee, executive vice president at Musinsa who has served as an entrepreneur and held positions at big tech firms such as Google and Coupang, is also planned.
The AIP curriculum is designed to maximize practical response capabilities, covering startup pitching practice, corporate valuation calculation (valuation), writing investment review reports, and even building AI agents for investment purposes. The program also includes a one-night, two-day domestic training itinerary featuring visits to major startup hubs such as Gangnam's 'Tipstown' and Hongdae's 'Startup Venture Campus (SVC) Seoul', along with visits to local startup institutional investors and startup meetups.
Rich completion benefits including GP qualification
Upon completing the program, graduates will receive certification from the Korea Angel Investment Association as an executive member of an individual investment partnership (GP), as well as a certificate of completion issued in the name of the Hanyang University Graduate School of Entrepreneurship. Additionally, participants can form independent investment networks through cohort-based gatherings, and outstanding students will receive preferential treatment for admission to the Graduate School of Entrepreneurship. Other benefits include connections for Hanyang University IR reviews, startup company mentoring, and participation as special lecturers.
The education program will run for a total of 10 weeks from October 1st next year to December 3rd, held every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yang Min-yong Lounge in Hanyang University's Seoul Campus Hanyang Institute of Technology (HIT). The program will operate on a hybrid model, with theory delivered online and practical training and networking conducted offline.
Applications are accepted until the 16th. Documents can be submitted via the dedicated online application link. Final successful candidates will be individually announced on the 18th of this month following a document review process.
[2026 Angel Investment Executive Program (AIP)]
◇Theme= Theory and practice education program to activate angel investment
◇Schedule= October 1, 2026 – December 3, 2026 (Every Thursday, 5–9 p.m., 10 weeks)
◇Target= Employees of large and mid-sized companies and public corporations interested in angel investment, as well as professionals working in the financial sector and specialized fields
◇Number of Participants= Approximately 30 people
◇Venue= Yang Min-yong Lounge, Hanyang Institute of Technology (HIT), Hanyang University Seoul Campus
◇Application Period= August 1, 2026 – September 16, 2026
◇Consultation Application= https://forms.gle/hwQNYzhHyLywrkYu7
◇Registration Application= https://forms.gle/71KN7gMQiNHn6yp8A
◇Inquiries= Phone 0507-1459-1987 / Email [email protected]
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