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Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures is one of the early-stage VCs in Korea, with a focus on everything mobile and software. Kakao Ventures believes in harnessing the power of startups to change their world. Their mission statement is to be the backers of smart entrepreneurs who set their courses, in the form of startups armed with a competitive edge, to solve real-world problems. Kakao Ventures specializes in helping entrepreneurs from super-early stages. They have a track record of identifying strong contenders and investing in startup teams at their nascency and also provide startups with access to the tightly-knit "Kakao Ventures Family" of portfolio companies that share the sense of camaraderie and DNA of game-changers.

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Seed RoundSeries AEarly VentureScale StageArtificial IntelligenceShow more
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Anne Ahn

Associate

Eddie Chang

Director

Mike Cho

Senior Associate

Shina Chung

CEO/Partner

Brian Jang

Director

Aiden Jang

Principal Associate

Jade Jung

Senior Associate

Jacob Kim

Principal Associate

Jun Kim

Partner

Inbae Lee

Principal

Matthew Park

Associate

Justin Shin

Associate

Ryan Won

Senior Director

Past deals in South Korea

Jaranda

Series B in 2022
Jaranda Co., Ltd. owns and operates a platform that integrates teachers, parents, and students. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Korea Credit Data

Series C in 2021
Korea Credit Data Co., Ltd. is a software development company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in business management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2016, the company offers its flagship product, CashNote, which enables users to manage card payment schedules, conduct customer analyses, monitor customer reviews, and perform tax invoice inquiries. Since its launch in April 2017, CashNote has gained significant traction, serving over 600,000 businesses in Korea and Japan. The platform leverages data and connections to enhance business operations, facilitating efficient transaction management and addressing the everyday challenges faced by its users.

CHATIE

Venture Round in 2020
Eineblume Co., Ltd designs and develops Chatie application through which users can chat with each other. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Jaranda

Series A in 2019
Jaranda Co., Ltd. owns and operates a platform that integrates teachers, parents, and students. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

CHATIE

Venture Round in 2019
Eineblume Co., Ltd designs and develops Chatie application through which users can chat with each other. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Lunimedia

Venture Round in 2019
Lunimedia Corporation is a South Korean company that operates a digital distribution platform for PC games. Established in 2017 and based in Seoul, the company offers its services through Lunipark, which provides access to PC cafes across the country. This platform serves as a vital resource for PC game developers, facilitating the distribution and promotion of their games in the Korean market.

Logispot

Series A in 2018
LOGISPOT Co., Ltd. provides inland freight transportation services to companies ranging from large enterprises to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Wonders

Series A in 2017
Wonders Co.,Ltd. provides logistics and delivery solutions for its customers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Bratvillage

Series A in 2016
Bratvillage develops mobile applications for home repairing services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Korea Credit Data

Seed Round in 2016
Korea Credit Data Co., Ltd. is a software development company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in business management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2016, the company offers its flagship product, CashNote, which enables users to manage card payment schedules, conduct customer analyses, monitor customer reviews, and perform tax invoice inquiries. Since its launch in April 2017, CashNote has gained significant traction, serving over 600,000 businesses in Korea and Japan. The platform leverages data and connections to enhance business operations, facilitating efficient transaction management and addressing the everyday challenges faced by its users.

Dr.Kitchen

Seed Round in 2016
Kitchen Doctor engages in research and development of diet programs for diabetes. Kitchen Doctor is based in Daejeon, South Korea with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea.

CwaveSoft

Series A in 2016
CwaveSoft Inc. is an online gaming studio based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing action games. Founded in 2013 by a former head director of Nexon, the company aims to provide engaging and challenging gaming experiences for players. By focusing on PC game genres, CwaveSoft enables game developers to concentrate on creating innovative and entertaining content for the gaming community.

V8 Games

Seed Round in 2016
V8 Games, founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of mobile games, particularly in the casual social networking game (SNG) genre. The company is comprised of a team of experienced professionals who previously worked at Party Games, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the mobile gaming industry. V8 Games focuses on creating engaging and entertaining gaming experiences for a broad audience, leveraging the growing popularity of mobile platforms to reach players worldwide.

Bratvillage

Series A in 2016
Bratvillage develops mobile applications for home repairing services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

momo

Seed Round in 2016
momo develops movie and web-based drama contents for mobile phones. momo was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Bratvillage

Seed Round in 2015
Bratvillage develops mobile applications for home repairing services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Zaiseoul

Seed Round in 2014
Zaiseoul, Inc. is a South Korea-based company that provides travel advisory services specifically tailored for Chinese tourists. The firm operates a comprehensive information portal that assists Chinese travelers in planning their visits to South Korea. This platform offers essential details on various aspects of travel, including accommodation options, visa requirements, local payment methods, shopping destinations, attractions, and dining choices. By catering to the unique needs of Chinese tourists, Zaiseoul aims to enhance their travel experience in South Korea.

Red Sahara Studio

Seed Round in 2014
Red Sahara Studio develops and markets mobile games in South Korea. The company is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea. As of December 19, 2018, Red Sahara Studio operates as a subsidiary of Krafton Inc.