• New Paradigm Investment analyzed Korea’s venture rebound, warning higher headline funding does not translate into easier early-stage fundraising.
• Government data showed 2025 new venture investment rose 14% to 13.6 trillion won, with deal count hitting 8,542.
• Capital skewed late-stage: 54.4% went to companies older than seven years, with late-stage investment totaling 7.4 trillion won.
• Early-stage share fell to 45.6%, with investment up 1.9%, lagging the market’s overall growth rate.
• Investors prioritized proof of repeatable traction, retention, unit economics, and execution speed over market size narratives.

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