Have an ambitious business with strong growth potential? We welcome opportunities from founders seeking a long-term investment partner.
Investment Selection Process
Supported by a dedicated investment committee, CF&E ReThink Capital™ applies a rigorous evaluation and pre-incubation screening process to identify high-potential startups and teams aligned with its investment focus and incubation programme.
01 — Invitation
Identifying Opportunities
We continuously monitor market needs, emerging technologies and developments across the startup ecosystem to identify areas of opportunity. Engagement begins through targeted invitations to selected teams and networks or open calls communicated through relevant media and public channels.
02 — Screening
Evaluating Potential
Each opportunity is assessed against defined selection criteria, including commercial potential, market opportunity, differentiation, scalability and team capabilities. The strongest candidates progress to the next stage, while the pipeline is continuously refined through ongoing market engagement and sourcing.
03 — Due Diligence
Understanding the Venture
Shortlisted ventures undergo a structured due diligence process covering the founding team, business model, technology, market opportunity, competitive position and commitment to the programme. The objective is to establish a clear understanding of the venture, its potential and the capabilities of its team.
04 — Approval
Committee Review
Following due diligence, shortlisted ventures are presented to a dedicated investment committee for review. The committee evaluates the opportunity against CF&E ReThink Capital™’s investment and programme objectives, with final approval resting with management.
05 — Negotiation
Aligning the Partnership
Once a venture has been approved, CF&E ReThink Capital™ enters into formal discussions with the founders to establish the terms of the investment and programme participation. This stage is intended to align expectations, responsibilities and objectives before formalising the relationship.
06 — Relocation & Kickoff
Beginning the Programme
Upon execution of the agreement, the selected venture and its founder(s) relocate to South Korea and formally join the CF&E ReThink Capital™ incubation programme. The programme then commences with the establishment of objectives, milestones and the resources required to support the venture’s development.
