Chris Song, Managing Partner of HYESUNG, Speaks at the Korea Venture Business Association’s Global Investment Attraction Seminar
Highlighting Born Global Strategies and Growth Opportunities Through Global Capital
Chris Song, Managing Partner of HYESUNG Accounting Corporation, delivered a presentation titled “Unlock Global Capital, Open New Markets” at the Global Fundraising, Investment Attraction and Overseas Patent Strategy seminar held on October 14, 2026, for members of the Korea Venture Business Association. The seminar aimed to strengthen venture companies’ practical capabilities in global fundraising and investment, covering topics ranging from global capital markets and investment structures to overseas entity structuring.
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- Global Venture Investment Trends and Fundraising Opportunities
Chris explored changing investment trends in Korea and global markets, particularly the growing focus on AI, semiconductors, and deep tech. He also discussed how global investment can provide opportunities beyond funding, including international market access and strategic partnerships.
- From Going Global to Born Global
The presentation emphasized the importance of the Born Global approach, in which companies consider global customers and markets from the outset rather than treating international expansion as a step that follows domestic success. The key is to build business models that can scale across multiple markets and use global capital as an engine for growth.
- Structuring for Global Investors
Chris introduced overseas holding company structures designed to align with global investors’ investment practices and governance expectations. He discussed key considerations across major jurisdictions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Delaware, as well as the potential use of a corporate “Flip” structure to reorganize a Korea-centered corporate structure under an overseas holding company. He also highlighted important legal and tax considerations, including shareholder taxation, overseas direct investment reporting, intellectual property transfers, existing investor consent, and transfer pricing.
- A Strategic Framework for Global Fundraising
The presentation outlined a five-step framework for global fundraising: developing a compelling global story, identifying the right investors, assessing investment readiness, structuring the deal, and planning for post-investment growth.
Key Takeaway: Global Growth Starts with Business Model and Structural Design
Global fundraising is about more than securing capital. It can provide access to new markets, strategic partnerships, global networks, follow-on investment, and future exit opportunities. Adopting a Born Global mindset and preparing investor-friendly corporate and governance structures from an early stage can help companies build a stronger foundation for international fundraising and sustainable global growth.
HYESUNG Accounting Corporation supports Korean companies in global fundraising, overseas holding company and Flip structure advisory, cross-border transactions, and international market expansion, drawing on its global network and accounting and tax expertise.
Unlock Global Capital, Open New Markets.
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