RIDI Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2008

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 325

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Investors
  • 35

RIDI General Information

Description

Operator of a content platform intended to provide an immersive reading experience and inspire imagination and deep insight. The company offers webcomics, comics, web novels, e-books, general books, magazines and genre novels, enabling readers with a diverse and engaging collection through an accessible subscription model.

Contact Information

Website
www.ridicorp.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 4,10,11th Floor, Urban Bench Building
  • 702-28 Yeoksam-dong, 325 Teheran-ro
  • Seoul, Gangnam-gu 135-513
  • South Korea
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Primary Industry
Publishing
Vertical(s)
TMT, Mobile Commerce
Corporate Office
  • 4,10,11th Floor, Urban Bench Building
  • 702-28 Yeoksam-dong, 325 Teheran-ro
  • Seoul, Gangnam-gu 135-513
  • South Korea
+82

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RIDI Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
11. Secondary Transaction - Private Completed Generating Revenue
10. Later Stage VC 28-Feb-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC 01-May-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC 01-Apr-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 01-Oct-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series C) 13-Jun-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 01-Dec-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series B) 03-Dec-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 01-Apr-2013 Completed Startup
2. Early Stage VC 01-Jan-2011 Completed Startup
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RIDI Patents

  • 3

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 3

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

RIDI Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
CA-206563-S E-book reader Active 18-Mar-2021
CA-184746-S E-book reader Active 19-Jul-2018
US-D947835-S1 Electronic book Active 19-Jul-2018

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RIDI Investors (35)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
BDC Labs Venture Capital Minority
Crevisse Ventures Venture Capital Minority
DSC Investment Venture Capital Minority
GIC Private Sovereign Wealth Fund Minority
Korea Investment Partners Venture Capital Minority
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RIDI Investments & Acquisitions (3)

RIDI’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with Studio Shelter. The deal was made on 24-Mar-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Studio Shelter 24-Mar-2021 Seed Round Movies, Music and Entertainment
Weaver Care 02-Dec-2020 Early Stage VC Medical Records Systems
Laftel 25-May-2019 Merger/Acquisition Movies, Music and Entertainment
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RIDI FAQs

  • When was RIDI founded?

    RIDI was founded in 2008.

  • Where is RIDI headquartered?

    RIDI is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

  • What is the size of RIDI?

    RIDI has 325 total employees.

  • What industry is RIDI in?

    RIDI’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is RIDI a private or public company?

    RIDI is a Private company.

  • What is RIDI’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for RIDI is .

  • How much funding has RIDI raised over time?

    RIDI has raised $135M.

  • Who are RIDI’s investors?

    BDC Labs, Crevisse Ventures, DSC Investment, GIC Private, and Korea Investment Partners are 5 of 35 investors who have invested in RIDI.

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