Kakao Games Overview
- Year Founded
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2015
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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476
- Stock Symbol
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293490
- Investments
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29
- Share Price
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$8.62
- (As of Friday Closing)
Kakao Games General Information
Description
Kakao Games Corp is engaged in the business of developing and publishing Mobile and PC games.
Contact Information
Website
www.kakaogamescorp.comCorporate Office
- 152 Pangyoyeok-ro, Alpha Dome Tower
- 14Floor, Pangyoyeok-ro, Bundang-gu
- Seongnam, Gyeonggi
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 152 Pangyoyeok-ro, Alpha Dome Tower
- 14Floor, Pangyoyeok-ro, Bundang-gu
- Seongnam, Gyeonggi
- South Korea
Kakao Games Timeline
Kakao Games Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Kakao Games’s stock price is $8.62. Its current market cap is $917M with 106M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.62 | $8.90 | $4.41 - $12.89 | $917M | 106M | 559K | -$1.02 |
Kakao Games Financials Summary
As of 30-Jun-2026, Kakao Games has a trailing 12-month revenue of $265M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Jun-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 647,668 | 1,111,115 | 1,240,614 | 2,237,519 |
| Revenue | 264,808 | 326,756 | 459,697 | 555,143 |
| EBITDA | (125,023) | (69,553) | (1,901) | (189,367) |
| Net Income | (89,493) | (70,297) | (79,826) | (174,956) |
| Total Assets | 1,786,476 | 1,858,859 | 2,154,312 | 2,693,467 |
| Total Debt | 671,347 | 711,062 | 667,333 | 1,004,754 |
Kakao Games Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Kakao Games Competitors (9)
One of Kakao Games’s 9 competitors is Pearl Abyss, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Gwacheon, South Korea.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Pearl Abyss | Formerly VC-backed | Gwacheon, South Korea | ||||
| Krafton | Formerly VC-backed | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| Nexon Mobile | Corporation | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| Goodgame | Formerly VC-backed | Hamburg, Germany | ||||
| NCSoft | Corporation | Seongnam, South Korea |
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Kakao Games Patents
Kakao Games Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260073413-A1 | Method and apparatus for predicting game revenue using revenue forecasting model | Pending | 11-Sep-2024 | ||
| WO-2023229230-A1 | Method and device for detecting multi-access account by using similarity degree between nicknames | Inactive | 26-May-2022 | ||
| US-20250073597-A1 | Method and device for detecting multi-access account by using similarity degree between nicknames | Pending | 17-Mar-2022 | ||
| US-20240289722-A1 | Method and device for estimating size of pre-registration access prior to launch of game | Inactive | 17-Mar-2022 | ||
| WO-2023177138-A1 | Method and device for estimating size of pre-registration access prior to launch of game | Inactive | 17-Mar-2022 | G06Q10/06375 |
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Kakao Games Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Kakao Games Investments & Acquisitions (29)
Kakao Games’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with AIZ Entertainment for . The deal was made on 29-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIZ Entertainment | 29-Oct-2026 | Early Stage VC | Entertainment Software | ||
| Me2on | 15-Sep-2026 | PIPE | Entertainment Software | ||
| BackendX | 01-Sep-2026 | Early Stage VC | Software Development Applications | ||
| Me3 | 24-Oct-2025 | Early Stage VC | Entertainment Software | ||
| Clover Games | 09-Nov-2023 | Later Stage VC | Entertainment Software |
Kakao Games ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
11.01 | Low Risk
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Kakao Games Exits (7)
Kakao Games’s most recent exit was on 09-Nov-2023 from Clover Games. The exit was categorized as with 7 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Clover Games | 09-Nov-2023 | Completed |
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| Neptune (South Korea) | 15-Jan-2021 | Completed |
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| Ad(x) | 01-Mar-2020 | Completed |
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| Neptune (South Korea) | 02-Aug-2018 | Completed |
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| Neptune (South Korea) | 31-Jan-2017 | PIPE | Completed |
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Kakao Games Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Drive Studio | El Segundo, CA | 2019 | |
| Lionheart Studio | Seongnam, South Korea | 2018 | |
| Glohow | Singapore, Singapore | 2016 | |
| Metabora | Seongnam, South Korea | 2015 | |
| Kakao VX | Seongnam-si, South Korea | 2012 |
Kakao Games FAQs
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When was Kakao Games founded?
Kakao Games was founded in 2015.
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Where is Kakao Games headquartered?
Kakao Games is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.
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What is the size of Kakao Games?
Kakao Games has 476 total employees.
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What industry is Kakao Games in?
Kakao Games’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is Kakao Games a private or public company?
Kakao Games is a Public company.
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What is Kakao Games’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Kakao Games is 293490.
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What is the current stock price of Kakao Games?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Kakao Games is $8.62.
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What is the current market cap of Kakao Games?
The current market capitalization of Kakao Games is $917M.
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What is Kakao Games’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Kakao Games is $265M.
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Who are Kakao Games’s competitors?
Pearl Abyss, Krafton, Nexon Mobile, Goodgame, and NCSoft are some of the 9 competitors of Kakao Games.
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What is Kakao Games’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Kakao Games’s EPS for 12 months was -$1.02.
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