[Infostock Daily= Reporter An Hoe Hyun] KB Financial Group has finally selected 21 companies in the second half of this year as 'KB Starters', which discovers and supports promising start-ups. 'KB Starters', a technology start-up that challenges the creation of innovative services based on the fostering and collaboration of KB Financial Group, has increased to 111 companies.
According to KB Financial Group on the 21st, KB Starters was selected as a start-up with excellent capabilities and skills in the field of ESG(environment, social responsibility, governance) and future digital life such as untact services, smart city, and healthcare.
KB Financial Group plans to take the lead in fostering start-ups in the ESG sector, including 'Bplus', which operates a social impact investment platform, 'QuantifiedESG', which provides corporate ESG information services, and 'Microprotect', which provides insurance services that even low-income families can join without burden based on AI deep learning technology.
Companies selected by KB Starters can receive consulting services in various fields such as accounting, law, and patents. They can also support scale-up through organic cooperation of KB Financial Group affiliates and investment in growth stages through KB Financial Group CVC funds.
Reporter An Hoe Hyun ahh@infostock.co.kr
