Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2012, it focuses on deep technology, services, digital healthcare, and games, and is described as a founder-friendly seed-stage investor. It operates as an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp that manages external funds raised from limited partners.

Anne Ahn

Senior Associate

Eddie Chang

Director

Mike Cho

Senior Associate

Andy Choi

Associate

Jade Chung

Senior Associate

Past deals in Video on Demand

KinoLights

Series A in 2024
KinoLights is a provider of movie rating and recommendation services that aims to enhance viewers' content discovery experience. The company has developed an integrated application designed for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, which leverages a traffic light evaluation system for personalized recommendations. This innovative platform helps users determine what to watch by offering tailored suggestions based on their preferences and reviews. Additionally, KinoLights informs viewers about which OTT service is showcasing the searched media, including movies, dramas, animations, and television programs. By streamlining the search process, KinoLights enables users to efficiently find content that aligns with their interests, saving them time and improving their viewing experience.

KinoLights

Seed Round in 2022
KinoLights is a provider of movie rating and recommendation services that aims to enhance viewers' content discovery experience. The company has developed an integrated application designed for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, which leverages a traffic light evaluation system for personalized recommendations. This innovative platform helps users determine what to watch by offering tailored suggestions based on their preferences and reviews. Additionally, KinoLights informs viewers about which OTT service is showcasing the searched media, including movies, dramas, animations, and television programs. By streamlining the search process, KinoLights enables users to efficiently find content that aligns with their interests, saving them time and improving their viewing experience.

KinoLights

Seed Round in 2021
KinoLights is a provider of movie rating and recommendation services that aims to enhance viewers' content discovery experience. The company has developed an integrated application designed for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, which leverages a traffic light evaluation system for personalized recommendations. This innovative platform helps users determine what to watch by offering tailored suggestions based on their preferences and reviews. Additionally, KinoLights informs viewers about which OTT service is showcasing the searched media, including movies, dramas, animations, and television programs. By streamlining the search process, KinoLights enables users to efficiently find content that aligns with their interests, saving them time and improving their viewing experience.

Watcha

Venture Round in 2020
WATCHA, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seoul, specializing in online interactive media services. It initially gained popularity as a movie review application, becoming a favorite in Korea for its personalized recommendation technology. Users rate movies, allowing WATCHA to predict their preferences for unseen films. In addition to its review platform, WATCHA launched a subscription video-on-demand service called WATCHA PLAY in 2016, which offers a wide selection of movies and TV series accessible across various devices, including web browsers, mobile platforms, and smart TVs. The service is noted for its highly accurate content recommendations, with a significant portion of consumed content driven by these suggestions. WATCHA has also expanded its presence internationally, having launched in Japan in 2015.

Laftel

Venture Round in 2018
Laftel Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2014 that operates a digital platform for comics and animation streaming. The company develops a mobile application and web service designed to collect and analyze user preferences in comics and anime, providing tailored recommendations to enhance user experience. Laftel's platform features a diverse array of animated content across various genres, including action, adventure, music, and sports, allowing users to stream and download a wide selection of animated videos and movies. By integrating user insights, Laftel aims to create an engaging and entertaining environment for its audience.

AlcaCruz

Seed Round in 2016
AlcaCruz, Inc. is a video streaming company specializing in innovative streaming solutions for sports, esports, concerts, and other events. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea, the company is known for its SuperStream MultiView technology. This platform allows content creators and users to stream multiple live or recorded camera feeds simultaneously, providing an interactive viewing experience with intuitive screen and audio controls on any device. AlcaCruz's technology enables viewers to access various events or games at the same time while utilizing significantly less bandwidth, thereby reducing costs associated with traditional streaming methods. The company has also developed CruzTV, a global esports streaming platform that enhances viewer engagement by delivering multiple perspectives in a single interactive screen.

momo

Seed Round in 2016
Momo is a South Korean company founded in 2015, primarily focused on developing movie and web-based drama content for mobile platforms. Based in Seoul, Momo specializes in creating engaging media and entertainment experiences, particularly through its innovative offerings in web drama and video content. The company aims to leverage the growing demand for mobile entertainment by providing high-quality, accessible content tailored for mobile phones.

Watcha

Angel Round in 2012
WATCHA, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seoul, specializing in online interactive media services. It initially gained popularity as a movie review application, becoming a favorite in Korea for its personalized recommendation technology. Users rate movies, allowing WATCHA to predict their preferences for unseen films. In addition to its review platform, WATCHA launched a subscription video-on-demand service called WATCHA PLAY in 2016, which offers a wide selection of movies and TV series accessible across various devices, including web browsers, mobile platforms, and smart TVs. The service is noted for its highly accurate content recommendations, with a significant portion of consumed content driven by these suggestions. WATCHA has also expanded its presence internationally, having launched in Japan in 2015.
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