Arches Launches South Korea Office to Accelerate Growth in Asia

Press Release

2025.06.5

Arches announces new office opening in Seoul, South Korea with skyline and Gyeongbokgung Palace in the background

New Seoul office reinforces Arches’ position as Asia’s expert network leader and supports its IPO journey by 2028

SEOUL, South Korea – June 3, 2025

Arches, one of Asia’s fastest-growing expert network companies, has officially opened a new office in Seoul. This strategic expansion strengthens Arches’ position in the Expert Network Services (ENS) market and supports its roadmap toward a public listing by 2028.

The move comes at a pivotal moment for the ENS industry. According to Business Research Insights (2024), the global ENS market—currently valued at USD 3.8 billion—is projected to grow to USD 12.5 billion by 2033. This surge is driven by rising demand for fast, trustworthy, and localized expert insights across sectors.

Local Expertise Fuels Global Growth

Since its founding in 2019, Arches has helped over 400 clients across 20+ countries, offering customized insights through a network of 158,000+ vetted professionals. While the company has built strong traction in Japan and Southeast Asia, it continues to scale globally.

Its diverse team—spanning more than 15 nationalities—blends proprietary matching technology with hands-on client support to deliver high-quality knowledge services to consulting firms, investors, and corporate leaders.

“As the expert network industry evolves globally, Arches is proud to lead that transformation,” said Hiroki Kato, CEO of Arches. “We see expert networks becoming part of essential global business infrastructure by 2030. Our new presence in South Korea represents more than just regional growth—it reflects our mission to connect intelligence across borders.”

Empowering Korea’s Knowledge Economy

South Korea is a recognized innovation hub in fields such as technology, biotech, and manufacturing. Arches’ new Seoul office is designed to meet the increasing need for localized insights from international clients, while also helping Korean professionals engage in global knowledge exchange.

“Korea’s expert talent remains underrepresented on the world stage,” said Hojun Lee, Head of Korea at Arches. “Through this expansion, we aim not only to support client research—but also to unlock local expertise and foster meaningful cross-border collaboration.”

Supporting Arches’ IPO and Global Roadmap

The new office is part of Arches’ broader expansion strategy, which includes plans to enter Europe and the Americas. This global growth supports the company’s long-term goal of going public by 2028.

Arches currently operates in Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea, with additional markets under development. To date, it has raised USD 6 million from leading investors, including KUSABI, VISIONAL Corporation, SMBC Venture Capital, and Grove Advisors Ventures. These funds continue to drive innovation in expert recruitment, service delivery, and cross-border scalability.

Core Objectives of the Seoul Office:

Deliver high-quality, Korea-based insights to global clients
Enable Korean experts to access international consulting and research projects
Build a diverse, high-performance team aligned with Arches’ global service standards

About Arches

Arches is a global expert network and knowledge-sharing platform, trusted by top consulting firms, private equity funds, and Fortune 500 companies. With a curated network of over 150,000 experts, the company delivers fast, relevant insights to support decision-making across Asia and beyond.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Arches operates offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Singapore—with Bogotá launching soon. The company is backed by USD 6 million in funding and is scaling globally with a clear ambition: to become Asia’s top expert network and go public by 2028.

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