The Gyeonggi Content Agency (GCA) hosted the 2026 Gyeonggi Level-Up Program's second-half pitching day—a formal investment showcase—at the Gyeonggi Content Korea Lab in Pangyo on August 20.

  

Following a preliminary screening, 26 companies took to the stage for their investor relations presentations. The judging was split into two categories: 'Level-Up Seed' and 'Level-Up Pre-A'. In total, 15 companies—five for the seed stage and ten for the pre-A stage—have been selected for support.

The GCA also formalised partnerships with three new G-VIP (Gyeonggi Level-Up Investment Partners) members: TimeWorks Investment, Oracle Venture Investment, and Alpha Brothers, bringing the total number of collaborating firms to 109.

A panel of 20 G-VIP experts scrutinised the participants, evaluating their technical prowess, global market strategies, and overall investment appeal.

  

The 15 chosen companies will now receive bespoke acceleration programmes managed by private experts such as CNT Tech and Nautilus Investment. For the second half of the year, the initiative will leverage a pool of over 7.5 billion KRW—out of a total 13.5 billion KRW fund—to facilitate investment reviews.

Tak Yong-seok, President of the GCA, stated, "This pitching day is more than just an assessment; it is a vital opportunity for local startups to objectively evaluate their strengths and weaknesses from an investor's perspective. The GCA will spare no effort in supporting these firms with all available resources, including the 7.5 billion KRW fund, to ensure they secure real investment and expand their market reach."

The GCA's flagship 'Gyeonggi Level-Up Program' has already proven its mettle; in the first half of this year, 15 out of the 29 selected companies successfully secured a combined 9.4 billion KRW in investment.