Box Ladder
AI platform matching startups with global investors/experts.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
BoxLadder is a platform that utilizes AI and big data to connect startups with a global network of investors and experts, aiming to replicate Silicon Valley's ecosystem digitally. The company was founded in 2022 by CEO Cheol-man Choi. Mr. Choi, a former Fulbright scholar, conceived the idea for BoxLadder while pursuing his MBA in the United States, where he experienced the power of Silicon Valley's networking and investment culture firsthand. As a North Korean defector, his background has been noted as a significant aspect of his entrepreneurial journey.
The company provides a service designed to assist entrepreneurs worldwide by offering effective expert and investor matching. Its core offerings include a 1:1 matching service with vetted global experts—over 80% of whom are venture capitalists, scientists, and strategists—and a program dedicated to facilitating global investment acquisition. This program supports startups through the entire fundraising process, from defining target VCs and refining IR materials to navigating term sheets and due diligence. BoxLadder has built an extensive proprietary database of global investors, which functions as a search engine for entrepreneurs. The platform also offers VOD content on topics like global fundraising and overseas expansion.
BoxLadder serves startups seeking to secure global investment and expand into international markets. The firm has actively built its investor network across the U.S. and in China's Zhongguancun region. It has received early-stage investments from domestic and international VCs, including from the UK, and was selected for an accelerator program by Blue Startups. The company has gained recognition at events like East Meets West 2024, where it was ranked among the top 5 in Asia and top 10 globally. It also partners with organizations like the Greater Portland Inc (GPI) to support the U.S. market entry of Korean startups.
Keywords: expert-investor matching, global startup ecosystem, AI matching platform, venture capital fundraising, startup investment, international expansion, IR deck support, entrepreneur resources, founder coaching, virtual Silicon Valley, investor search engine, cross-border investment, startup mentorship, global expert network, seed funding, venture financing, tech startup support, entrepreneurship platform, global business development, financial technology