Kimu Studio, a South Korean social startup breaking down barriers between individuals with developmental disabilities and society through creative content, announced on the 8th that it has secured investment through HANA Financial Group‘s “HANA ESG Double Impact Matching Fund.”

The HANA ESG Double Impact Matching Fund, established in 2022 with donations from HANA Financial Group, is a dedicated ESG fund. It supports social innovation companies with strong job creation potential or outstanding environmental technologies by providing initial commercialization funding and opportunities for additional investment, aiming to drive social impact.

To date, the fund has invested $4.89 million (KRW 6.85 billion) in 37 companies, with follow-on investments totaling $23.5 million (KRW 32.9 billion). In 2024 alone, it supported 16 companies with a total of $1.85 million (KRW 2.6 billion). Kimu Studio secured investment after receiving high evaluations for its organizational capabilities, business feasibility, and social value.

Kimu Studio is a social startup dedicated to discovering and nurturing artists with developmental disabilities, helping them grow into professional creators. The company collaborates with both domestic and international artists with developmental disabilities to produce unique works showcased through global exhibitions.

Jangwon Nam, CEO of Kimu Studio, commented, “Securing additional investment through this ESG fund, which focuses on sustainable growth and solving social challenges, is especially meaningful. This investment will strengthen our collaboration with HANA Financial Group and allow us to expand projects such as partnerships with global artists, original content and IP development, and the growth of our educational programs.”