Market Kurly
Private Equity Round in 2023
Market Kurly is an online grocery service based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in the delivery of fresh and premium food products. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to order a wide range of items, including vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and processed foods, all sourced directly from producers. Market Kurly focuses on providing high-quality ingredients and offers next-day delivery, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly. The service also includes non-perishable items, enabling shoppers to conveniently access a variety of groceries. Through its innovative logistics and delivery system, Market Kurly aims to enhance the grocery shopping experience by transforming the way food is produced and distributed.
Dunamu
Venture Round in 2022
Dunamu Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2012 that specializes in blockchain and securities services. It operates UPbit, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, as well as Stockplus, a securities information and trading platform, and U-Stockplus, an over-the-counter platform for private company trading. Additionally, Dunamu offers Luniverse, a blockchain-as-a-service solution, and Onboard, an equity management platform designed for private companies to manage shareholder equity electronically. The company's services are accessible through a mobile application, which provides users with real-time cryptocurrency prices and analytics, ensuring a secure and user-friendly trading experience across various markets.
Market Kurly
Private Equity Round in 2021
Market Kurly is an online grocery service based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in the delivery of fresh and premium food products. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to order a wide range of items, including vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and processed foods, all sourced directly from producers. Market Kurly focuses on providing high-quality ingredients and offers next-day delivery, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly. The service also includes non-perishable items, enabling shoppers to conveniently access a variety of groceries. Through its innovative logistics and delivery system, Market Kurly aims to enhance the grocery shopping experience by transforming the way food is produced and distributed.
Fresh Easy
Series D in 2021
Fresh Easy is a distributor of meal kits.
Kakao Japan
Private Equity Round in 2021
Kakao Japan Corporation, established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a subsidiary of the South Korean company Kakao Corp. It is primarily known for its flagship product, KakaoTalk, a free mobile messaging application that enables users to send and receive various forms of media, including photos, videos, and voice messages, in both one-on-one and group settings. As a joint venture with Z Holdings Corporation, Kakao Japan aims to enhance the daily lives of its users by providing engaging and enjoyable communication experiences. The company focuses on delivering value and delight to its customers, striving to create memorable interactions through its platform.
TMON
Private Equity Round in 2021
Ticket Monster Inc. is an e-commerce company in Korea today. In 2014, 70% of TMON’s transactions were completed on mobile devices and its customer base continued to expand into multiple age segments. The company operates in three key verticals - Goods, Local and Travel - and offers over 47,000 SKUs through partnerships with approximately 15,000 merchants.
Kakaobank
Private Equity Round in 2020
Kakaobank offers digital banking, loans, and financial services. Kakao Bank believes that meeting between people and banks should be easier and more frequent. Its platform features a user-centered innovative technology.
Kakao is a mobile lifestyle platform company with services spanning messaging, mail, search, news, advertising, gaming, e-commerce, music, maps and more. Its content platform offers a diverse array of content that can be enjoyed by users of all interest range. Daum News offers tens of thousands of news articles from top news outlets every day, and Story Funding, the country’s first crowdfunding service, is building a healthy platform for new information in hand with users. Kakao Music, Kakao Page, Daum Webtoon and more, enrich user's daily lives enabling users to easily share and enjoy music, cartoons, novels and more. Kakao Game is a mobile gaming platform that allows users to compete with friends on their social graph. Its popularity has resulted in explosive growths for the Korean mobile gaming industry while establishing mobile games as a mainstream phenomenon. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jeju, South Korea.
Kakao M
Private Equity Round in 2020
Kakao M is an entertainment company that records artists and that distributes music from other entertainment agencies. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management, concert production company, and music publishing house. It was founded by Min Yeong-bin in 1978 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Hipac.cn is a Hangzhou-based e-commerce platform that specializes in cross-border online shopping for baby and maternal products. The company effectively manages relationships with dealers and physical stores while integrating supplier resources, which enhances operational efficiency. This allows consumers to access a diverse selection of products across various brands and price points, catering to the needs of mothers and their children. By focusing on these specific market segments, Hipac.cn aims to provide a comprehensive shopping experience for its customers.
Cue & Co, established in 2018, is a digital marketing services provider headquartered in Shanghai, China. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including internet advertising, precision marketing, application distribution, mobile marketing, brand public relations, traffic monetization, and integrated brand planning. Cue & Co caters to a diverse range of clients, from consumer brands and financial institutions to online game companies and internet service providers, helping them optimize their marketing strategies and create business value through data-driven, one-stop digital solutions.
Ticket Monster Inc. is an e-commerce company in Korea today. In 2014, 70% of TMON’s transactions were completed on mobile devices and its customer base continued to expand into multiple age segments. The company operates in three key verticals - Goods, Local and Travel - and offers over 47,000 SKUs through partnerships with approximately 15,000 merchants.
Line Games
Private Equity Round in 2018
Line Games is a subsidiary of Line Corporation, established in 2017 after the acquisition of NextFloor, a Korean game publisher known for titles such as Dragon Flight and Destiny Child. The company specializes in developing and creating online games and services aimed at both mobile users and professional computer gamers. Line Games focuses on a variety of gaming genres, including survival adventure, action, and shooter games, catering to the diverse preferences of gamers across multiple platforms, including mobile devices, computers, and consoles. Through its innovative approach, Line Games aims to deliver engaging gaming experiences that resonate with its audience.
E.LAND
Private Equity Round in 2018
E-Land has grown to become one of the largest South Korean conglomerates, primarily specializing in fashion and retail/distribution. E-Land is Korea's first and largest integrated fashion and retail company with operations in Chinese, European, American, and other global markets. Comprised of over 60 affiliated entities, the company offers close to 250 brands and operates more than 10,000 stores worldwide. Also future growth businesses (hotel and resorts, F&B, entertainments, and construction) strategically support retail and fashion operations while independently reinforcing its own competencies to drive future growth of the company.
A Twosome Place
Private Equity Round in 2018
A Twosome Place is a prominent coffeehouse chain based in Seoul, South Korea, known for its exceptional offerings of coffee, cakes, and desserts. The establishment focuses on providing a welcoming environment where customers can enjoy a variety of coffee drinks alongside an array of bakery goods and confectioneries. By emphasizing quality and convenience, A Twosome Place allows patrons to indulge in fragrant coffee paired with sweet treats, creating a delightful experience for dessert lovers. The brand continues to expand its presence, catering to a growing market of consumers seeking both quality beverages and indulgent desserts.
TMON
Private Equity Round in 2017
Ticket Monster Inc. is an e-commerce company in Korea today. In 2014, 70% of TMON’s transactions were completed on mobile devices and its customer base continued to expand into multiple age segments. The company operates in three key verticals - Goods, Local and Travel - and offers over 47,000 SKUs through partnerships with approximately 15,000 merchants.
Podotree
Venture Round in 2016
Podotree (포도트리) is a Korean developer of multilingual education-based applications and content for tablets and smartphones. Its product portfolio includes Mission Alarm Clock, the Cacao page, Driven Kids Safari, Cube Dog 2, Chicken Out, The Wizard of Oz, 50 complete works of cartoon characters, 50 complete works of English word phrases, and PLAY Vocabulary. Podotree was established in 2010 in Seoul, Korea.
Kakao Entertainment
Series D in 2016
Kakao Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment and media company formed through the merger of KakaoPage and Kakao M. It boasts a diverse portfolio that encompasses 50 subsidiaries and affiliates, covering all areas of the entertainment industry. Kakao Entertainment specializes in producing original content and operates a global platform network through KakaoPage, while Kakao M brings expertise in music, television series, films, and performances, representing some of Korea's top creative talent. The company also develops entertainment-based applications for mobile devices, offering a range of content that includes webtoons, web novels, music, dramas, and movies, catering to a multilingual audience and enhancing the digital media experience for its users.
TMON
Private Equity Round in 2015
Ticket Monster Inc. is an e-commerce company in Korea today. In 2014, 70% of TMON’s transactions were completed on mobile devices and its customer base continued to expand into multiple age segments. The company operates in three key verticals - Goods, Local and Travel - and offers over 47,000 SKUs through partnerships with approximately 15,000 merchants.