Startup Alliance: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Alliance is a nonprofit set up in 2014 that hosts meetups connecting entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders, alongside policy research and advocacy. Its Tehran-ro Coffee Club reached its 219th edition on 21 October 2026 with two founders presenting, and its events page lists further sessions in October and November 2026.
Startup Alliance at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Meetups that connect entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders | startupall.kr |
| Background | A nonprofit set up in 2014 | startupall.kr |
| Policy work | Also does policy research and advocacy | startupall.kr |
| Recent activity | Tehran-ro Coffee Club, 219th edition, 21 October 2026 at 9 am | startupall.kr |
| Format | Two founders present at the Coffee Club session | startupall.kr |
| Where | Coffee Club met at FastFive Seolleung Central, basement 3 | startupall.kr |
| Upcoming event | Koreans in Silicon Valley 2026 talk on 31 October 2026 | startupall.kr |
| Price | The 31 October talk is free | startupall.kr |
| Press days | Press days are for startups and media only, not general audiences | startupall.kr |
| Office | Based at Mapo-daero 122, Mapo-gu, Seoul | startupall.kr |
Who it suits
- Korean founders who want regular morning talks from other founders
- Founders interested in startup policy and advocacy
- Founders who want free talks from other founders
Who it doesn't suit
- People who need events in English, since event pages are in Korean
- General audiences hoping to attend press days, which are for startups and media only
- Anyone wanting an evening social rather than talks
Alternatives to Startup Alliance
| 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 |
| Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund) | Free | Register on Luma; address shared after sign-up |
| 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 |
Compare all 498 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Startup Alliance
- What is Startup Alliance?
- A nonprofit set up in 2014 that hosts meetups connecting entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders and does policy research and advocacy.
- What is the Tehran-ro Coffee Club?
- Its morning talk series, where founders present. The 219th edition ran on 21 October 2026.
- Is it free?
- Its 31 October 2026 talk is listed as free. Press days select participants and are only for startups and media.
- Where are events held?
- The October 2026 Coffee Club met at FastFive Seolleung Central, and its office is at Mapo-daero 122, Mapo-gu.
- Website
- startupall.kr
- Price
- Free (listed for its 31 October 2026 talk)
- Entry rule
- Apply on its programmes page; some events select participants
- Format
- Morning founder talks (Tehran-ro Coffee Club), press days and talks, Seoul
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Startup Alliance isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check startupall.kr before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.