Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund): price, who can join and alternatives
Founder Friends Seoul is a free evening meetup from early-stage VC Hustle Fund, where founders in Seoul connect and hear war stories in a fireside chat. It ran in Seoul in January and September 2026, with the September edition supported by the Asan Nanum Foundation.
Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders in Seoul who want to meet other founders | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Founder Friends Seoul on 29 September 2026 | luma.com |
| Earlier event | Also ran on 20 January 2026 | luma.com |
| Format | Arrive, eat and make friends | luma.com |
| Fireside chat | Fireside chat with a founder and Hustle Fund's general partner | luma.com |
| Price | Free | luma.com |
| Host | Hustle Fund is an early-stage venture firm | luma.com |
| Partner | Supported by the Asan Nanum Foundation | luma.com |
| Where | Exact venue shared after registration | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want a free, relaxed evening with other founders
- Founders curious about early-stage investors
- People new to Seoul's startup scene
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting a weekly or monthly fixed schedule, since editions are occasional
- People who don't want marketing email, since sign-up opts you in
- Non-founders looking for job networking
Alternatives to Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Antler Korea | Not published (Antler invests US$260K per team) | Individual application, interviews and reference check |
| D.CAMP (dcamp) | Free (d.day founders summit) | Apply to the batch; register for d.day events |
| Founder Breakfast Club Seoul | Not published | Request to join on Luma; small spots |
| Founders Running Club Seoul | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
| Global Startup Center (GSC) | Not published | Register on Luma; some sessions need host approval |
| K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) | Not published | Annual online application; selected teams progress through three phases |
| Open Ground Seoul (OG Seoul) | ₩20,000 (Builders & Creators evenings) | Request to join on Luma |
| Seoul AI Hub | ₩60,000 a month per open-plan desk (residents) | Irregular intakes; document review and a 10 minute pitch |
Compare all 498 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund)
- What is Founder Friends Seoul?
- A free evening meetup from Hustle Fund where founders in Seoul connect and hear war stories in a fireside chat.
- How often does it run?
- It ran in Seoul in January and September 2026.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Signing up for the free event also means agreeing to hear from Hustle Fund and its partners.
- Where is it held?
- The exact venue is shared after you register.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; address shared after sign-up
- Format
- Free evening founder meetups with food and a fireside chat, Seoul
- Checked
Founder Friends Seoul isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.