South Korean Game Investors Set to Visit Press Start Game Hub in Flemingsberg
This October, a delegation of leading investors from South Korea’s gaming industry will visit Press Start Game Hub in Flemingsberg, one of Europe’s fastest-growing meeting places for game innovation.
The visit — organized by Business Sweden in collaboration with RISE — is part of a wider Swedish program introducing the delegation to the country’s game-development ecosystem. Their itinerary includes stops at the Sweden Game Conference in Skövde, Stockholm Game Town, and Press Start Game Hub in Flemingsberg.
The trip marks a growing collaboration between Sweden and South Korea’s gaming sectors, two regions recognized globally for their creativity, innovation, and strong digital economies. For the South Korean investors, the visit offers a first-hand look at Sweden’s emerging indie-game ecosystem and the cross-disciplinary innovation happening within hubs like Press Start Flemingsberg — where game development intersects with education, research, and entrepreneurship.
The initiative aims to explore opportunities for investment, partnership, and knowledge exchange between the two countries’ game industries, fostering stronger links between European and Asian game-development communities.
Located within Campus Flemingsberg, Press Start operates at the heart of one of Sweden’s most dynamic innovation districts — home to more than 12 universities and educational institutions, including KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Institute, Södertörn University, and FutureGames. The hub brings together over 400 members, from students and researchers to professional developers and entrepreneurs, all working to accelerate game innovation and digital creativity in the Stockholm region.
“Flemingsberg has become a powerful intersection for research, education, and creativity,” says Leslie Alfredsson, Cluster Developer for Press Start. “By connecting academia with industry, we’re not just nurturing new studios — we’re shaping a sustainable ecosystem for future generations of game creators.”
The South Korean delegation includes representatives from Neowiz and Drimage, alongside Business Sweden’s international investment team, including Johan Chun, Head of Life Science, Digital Technologies & Consumer Goods, and Jesper Renfors, Associate.
“We are very happy that Press Start and Flemingsberg are establishing themselves as an important hub for game development in Sweden,” says Alfredsson. “Our community of over 400 members and more than 12 academic institutions collaborating within our network clearly shows that Press Start is needed and making a difference. All studios presenting during the delegation visit have participated in the Press Start Boot Camp and our coaching programs.”
During the visit, four Stockholm-based studios will present their ongoing projects to the delegation, offering a first-hand look at the creative and technical innovation emerging from Sweden’s indie scene:
- Koromi – Jacques Diringer (ex-King, ex-Blizzard)
A poetic action-adventure about a Bronze Age koala searching for her tribe’s origins among ancient spirits. - Glimeria Studios – Alexander Hamparsomian
Karma & Jonar – The Rock Trolls, a cooperative fantasy adventure blending storytelling, puzzles, and teamwork. - OW Games – Didrik Wistedt
Mythbreak, a 3-vs-1 arena brawler where heroes face mythical bosses in fast-paced multiplayer battles. - Okto Technologies – Ole Martin Ølmheim
DanceIt, a mobile rhythm game powered by real-time body-tracking technology — where the player’s body becomes the controller.
This October’s visit marks more than a meeting — it’s a moment where two vibrant gaming cultures come face to face. Swedish creativity and South Korean innovation share a common rhythm: passion, precision, and play.
As Press Start and its community prepare to welcome the delegation, expectations are high for fresh collaborations, cross-cultural learning, and perhaps even the next global hit born from Flemingsberg’s growing indie scene.