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Kakao Ventures

Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam

Description

The most active & founder-friendly seed VC of Korea (managing external LP based funds as independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp.)

Investor Profile

Kakao Ventures has made 64 investments, with 10 in the past 12 months and 20% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (33%)
  • Series A (30%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)

Country Focus

  • South Korea (70%)
  • United States (25%)
  • Singapore (2%)
  • Japan (2%)
  • Germany (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Mobile Apps
  • Communities
  • Machine Learning
  • Virtual Reality
  • Marketplace
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Kakao Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Capstone Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 6
Altos Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 10
SBVA
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 5
Bass Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seocho
Co-Investments: 7
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam
Co-Investments: 3
KB Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 6
Strong Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 10
Atinum Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 5
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 4
Pavilion Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Kakao Ventures often collaborate with?

MP
North America, Colorado, United States, Aspen
Shared Deals: 1
Sunghwan Choi
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Shared Deals: 1
TJ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JI
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
AH
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
GC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SM
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Debow
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 1
Jevon MacDonald
North America, Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Kakao Ventures?

Contoro Robotics

Austin, Texas, United States

Contoro Robotics combines AI and human intelligence with teleoperation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Series AMar 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Taming Lab

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Taming Lab is the operator of the used luxury watchs.

E-CommerceElectronicsFashion
SeedFeb 26, 2025
OQT

Daejeon, Taejon-jikhalsi, South Korea

OQT is focusing on developing QPUs utilizing neutral atoms.

Business DevelopmentConsultingMarket Research
SeedFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,068,355
Magnendo

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Magnendo is developing robotics technology to make brain neurotherapy procedures faster and safer.

ManufacturingMedical DeviceNeuroscience
Pre SeedFeb 11, 2025
Bind

Ulsan, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea

Bind is a start-up that operates the mobile and PC version of 'Athler'.

AppsE-CommerceFashionSporting Goods
Series AFeb 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,748,635
Tect Group

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Tect Group is gearing up to launch global skincare and hybrid makeup brands.

BeautyManufacturingPersonal Health
SeedJan 21, 2025
Kompass

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kompass is a platform for remote fertility monitoring.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsPersonal Health
SeedNov 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,569,695
23rd Century Children

Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

23rd Century Children is a Virtual entertainment startup.

ChildrenDigital EntertainmentVirtual Reality
SeedSep 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $897,818
Trillion Labs

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Trillion Labs operates as an AI company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
SeedAug 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,200,000
Linq

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)DatabaseEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial Services
SeedJun 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,600,000