Kakao Ventures

Polestar Games is a developer of online gaming platforms, specializing in creating massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) that cater to both PC and console gamers. Their flagship project, 'Project N', is an open-world, medieval dark fantasy game. Despite industry skepticism about the feasibility of AAA-level MMORPGs supporting both platforms, Polestar Games aims to bridge this gap, offering a unique and engaging gaming experience for a wider audience.

Bayes Esports Solutions is a Berlin-based provider of official live esports data and data distribution platforms. The company offers BEDEX, an esports data exchange, and Esports Directory, delivering high-quality data directly from the source to data consumers. Founded in 2018, Bayes serves media clients, licensed betting operators, and digital service providers, and supports a diverse ecosystem of data users with analytics and monetization opportunities across popular game titles.

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.

Popjoy Games is a mobile gaming company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the development of real-time multiplayer games. The company focuses on engaging players globally through its offerings, which include titles such as Demi God War, Yoda Devasangra, and Cartoon Network Arena. Popjoy Games integrates advanced AI game server technology in its mobile platforms to facilitate seamless real-time player-versus-player battles across various arenas. This innovative approach allows users to connect, compete, and form a community with other gamers worldwide, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

A-33 Studio team is led by the chief executive officer ‘Kim Dong Sun’ who was in charge of the development, launch and operation of ‘Counter Strike Online’ which is one of the top 3 online FPS games in Korea. The team consists of developers who have worked together for ‘CS Online’ and ‘Combat Arms’ at Nexon, one of the top online game makers in the world.