ASICLAND and Seoul Techno Holdings Join Forces to Discover AI and Semiconductor Startups
▶ Joint investment and strategic technology collaboration to discover deep-tech AI and semiconductor startups and nurture unicorn companies.
▶ Establishment of a practical commercialization support system including technology validation, mentoring, and investment.
▲ At the MOU signing ceremony on the 22nd
from left: Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND, and Mok Seung-hwan, CEO of Seoul Techno Holdings
[April 23, 2025] In a bid to identify promising tech companies that will lead the future of the AI and semiconductor industries, ASICLAND and Seoul Techno Holdings have entered into a strategic partnership. The two entities plan to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation unicorn companies through ongoing joint investments and technological collaboration.
ASICLAND (445090), a company specializing in ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) design solutions, announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Seoul Techno Holdings on April 22 to support the growth of startups in the AI and semiconductor sectors through discovery and investment.
The signing ceremony was attended by key officials from both organizations, including ASICLAND CEO Lee Jong-min and Seoul Techno Holdings CEO Mok Seung-hwan. The two sides discussed specific cooperative strategies and agreed to collaborate on initiatives such as:
- Joint discovery and early-stage investment in deep-tech startups
- Proof of Concept (PoC) technology validation
- Business mentoring
- Startup ecosystem activation programs
This partnership strategically links ASICLAND's semiconductor technology expertise with Seoul Techno Holdings' experience in early-stage investment to bridge the gap between technological feasibility and market viability. The two organizations aim to provide practical support to help startups navigate the commercialization process and grow more sustainably.
Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND, stated, "Combining the investment expertise of Seoul Techno Holdings with ASICLAND’s semiconductor technology capabilities will form a strong foundation for deep-tech startup growth. We aim to contribute to the overall AI and semiconductor industry and strengthen our position as a global technology leader."
Mok Seung-hwan, CEO of Seoul Techno Holdings, added, "This MOU is a crucial step toward discovering global tech companies like Rebellions. By combining our capabilities, we will make a tangible impact on the AI and semiconductor startup ecosystem."
Founded in 2008, Seoul Techno Holdings is a technology-based investment institution that fosters startups and carries out investments using the technology and talent of Seoul National University. It currently manages over KRW 120 billion in assets and holds a portfolio of over ten companies valued at more than KRW 100 billion, including AI semiconductor company Rebellions and analog semiconductor company Gwanak Analog.
ASICLAND is an official Value Chain Aggregator (VCA) partner of TSMC in Korea, possessing global technological competitiveness in areas such as sub-5nm advanced node design, CoWoS-based advanced packaging, and chiplet-based next-gen platforms. Last year, the company established an R&D center in Taiwan for advanced node development, and in April this year, it opened a regional office in Gwangju as part of its efforts to build an AI semiconductor ecosystem and expand R&D capabilities.
ASICLAND and Seoul Techno Holdings Join Forces to Discover AI and Semiconductor Startups
▶ Joint investment and strategic technology collaboration to discover deep-tech AI and semiconductor startups and nurture unicorn companies.
▶ Establishment of a practical commercialization support system including technology validation, mentoring, and investment.
▲ At the MOU signing ceremony on the 22nd
from left: Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND, and Mok Seung-hwan, CEO of Seoul Techno Holdings
[April 23, 2025] In a bid to identify promising tech companies that will lead the future of the AI and semiconductor industries, ASICLAND and Seoul Techno Holdings have entered into a strategic partnership. The two entities plan to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation unicorn companies through ongoing joint investments and technological collaboration.
ASICLAND (445090), a company specializing in ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) design solutions, announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Seoul Techno Holdings on April 22 to support the growth of startups in the AI and semiconductor sectors through discovery and investment.
The signing ceremony was attended by key officials from both organizations, including ASICLAND CEO Lee Jong-min and Seoul Techno Holdings CEO Mok Seung-hwan. The two sides discussed specific cooperative strategies and agreed to collaborate on initiatives such as:
This partnership strategically links ASICLAND's semiconductor technology expertise with Seoul Techno Holdings' experience in early-stage investment to bridge the gap between technological feasibility and market viability. The two organizations aim to provide practical support to help startups navigate the commercialization process and grow more sustainably.
Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND, stated, "Combining the investment expertise of Seoul Techno Holdings with ASICLAND’s semiconductor technology capabilities will form a strong foundation for deep-tech startup growth. We aim to contribute to the overall AI and semiconductor industry and strengthen our position as a global technology leader."
Mok Seung-hwan, CEO of Seoul Techno Holdings, added, "This MOU is a crucial step toward discovering global tech companies like Rebellions. By combining our capabilities, we will make a tangible impact on the AI and semiconductor startup ecosystem."
Founded in 2008, Seoul Techno Holdings is a technology-based investment institution that fosters startups and carries out investments using the technology and talent of Seoul National University. It currently manages over KRW 120 billion in assets and holds a portfolio of over ten companies valued at more than KRW 100 billion, including AI semiconductor company Rebellions and analog semiconductor company Gwanak Analog.
ASICLAND is an official Value Chain Aggregator (VCA) partner of TSMC in Korea, possessing global technological competitiveness in areas such as sub-5nm advanced node design, CoWoS-based advanced packaging, and chiplet-based next-gen platforms. Last year, the company established an R&D center in Taiwan for advanced node development, and in April this year, it opened a regional office in Gwangju as part of its efforts to build an AI semiconductor ecosystem and expand R&D capabilities.