United Korean Founders
A 501(c)(6) trade association promoting the common business interests of founders with Korean heritage. Connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals.
What We Do
UKF is a trade association organized under the laws of the State of New York, dedicated to empowering founders with Korean heritage.
Member Directory & Networking
Connect with fellow founders through our intent-based matching system. Select intent tags to find members who share your professional interests and objectives.
Deal Flow & IR Access
Upload pitch decks, access IR deck viewing, and receive quarterly deal flow reports. Higher tiers unlock warm introductions and investment connections.
Events & Community
From public events and newsletters to VIP gatherings and the KOOM Festival, UKF brings the community together through curated experiences.
Membership Plans
All tiers are billed annually. Each subscription is per individual user.
Membership dues are not charitable contributions. A portion may be deductible as ordinary business expenses — consult your tax advisor.
Community
1 (individual) seat
- Basic directory browsing
- Summary profiles
- Basic search
- Public events
- Newsletter
Member
1 (individual) seat
- Direct messaging
- Intent setting
- Extended profile
- Super early-bird (40%)
- Member-only events
Startup
3 (incl. Admin) seats
- Everything in Member
- Pitch Deck (IR Deck) upload
- Search Boost
Corporate Partner
3 seats
- Everything in Startup
- IR Deck viewing
- Deal Flow report (quarterly)
Corporate Premier
5 seats
- Everything in Corporate Partner
- VIP Event Pass (1)
- Event calendar listing
- Donor Roll
Patron Silver
Custom (admin-set) seats
- Warm Intro
- VIP events
- Website banner (Silver zone)
- Donor Roll
- Annual reception
Patron Gold
Custom (admin-set) seats
- Everything in Patron Silver
- Newsletter Sponsor mention (quarterly)
- KOOM Festival co-session
Patron Platinum
Custom (admin-set) seats
- Everything in Patron Gold
- Impact Report co-publishing
- Board Observer option
- Monthly Newsletter mention
Get in Touch
Have questions about membership or want to learn more about UKF? We'd love to hear from you.
345 E 73rd St 12A, New York