Woori Financial Group on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to invest 7 trillion won ($4.5 billion) in innovative companies, detailing a financing system that supports startups from seed funding through initial public offerings (IPOs) as part of its broader productive finance initiative. Under the plan, Woori will finance startups throughout their life cycle, providing funding from the seed stage to public listings through its banking, securities and venture investment units. The announcement came during a press conference hosted by the Woori Finance Research Institute, where the financial group outlined its startup investment strategy and broader vision for productive finance. Early-stage startups will receive backing through DinnoLab, the group's startup incubation platform, with funds of less than 50 billion won. Companies entering the growth stage will be funded through the group's corporate venture capital funds of up to 100 billion won. Businesses preparing for large-scale expansion or IPOs will be supported by Woori Venture Partners and Woori Investment & Securities, which manage funds ex