# The Vault

> The Vault combines startup acceleration, advisory, company building and venture investment with a history in collaborative workspace. Based in San Francisco, with offices listed in Songdo and Pangyo, it helps internationally minded startups, especially Korean companies, prepare for US expansion and connect with local expertise, partners and investors.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Kevin Smith (Founder and CEO), Sanjay Mody (Co-founder (historical)), Michael Jee (Founder, Vault Korea; CBO listed on company website)
- **Products:** Startup acceleration, Vault Launchpad, Advisory and company building, Venture investment, Collaborative workspace and events
- **Notable:** Opened its Korean operation in 2017., Announced Innovation Academy and Innovation Services in June 2018., Reported mixed commercial, investor-interest, partnership or advisory outcomes for seven of ten participants in its 2023 KOEF program.

## Products & services

- **Startup acceleration** — Market-entry preparation, mentorship, business development, product-market validation, networking and investor pitching, including Korea-US programs.
- **Vault Launchpad** — US entity setup, market research, local hiring and strategic advice, described in the 2018 service launch.
- **Advisory and company building** — Hands-on support for company formation, growth and international expansion.
- **Venture investment** — Investment approach centered on team execution and global potential; website lists a cross-sector portfolio.
- **Collaborative workspace and events** — Dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms and event space form the company’s historical workspace offering.
- **Vault Innovation Academy and Vault Innovation Services** — Training and consulting offerings announced for startups, corporations and government organizations.

## Achievements

- Opened its Korean operation in 2017.
- Announced Innovation Academy and Innovation Services in June 2018.
- Reported mixed commercial, investor-interest, partnership or advisory outcomes for seven of ten participants in its 2023 KOEF program.
- Completed the 2024 Incheon program with eight companies reaching its Silicon Valley stage.

## Latest updates

- **2024-12** — Vault Korea announced completion of the 2024 Incheon localization program; 20 companies completed the first two phases and eight progressed through all stages.
- **2024-01** — The Vault announced completion of its five-month 2023 KOEF GMEP US Funding Track with ten Korean startups.

## Links

- Website: https://thevault.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thevaultsf/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SFVault
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevault.sf/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesfvault/

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