KaKao Overview
- Year Founded
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1995
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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3,986
- Stock Symbol
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035720
- Investments
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54
- Share Price
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$23.76
- (As of Friday Closing)
KaKao General Information
Description
Kakao Corp is a technology and platform company engaged in digital services, content, mobility, and financial technology businesses. The company operates through seven reportable segments. The Kakao segment provides advertising and platform-based service offerings. The Kakao Games segment covers game development, publishing, and related services. The Kakao Entertainment segment focuses on entertainment planning and content production, and distribution. Kakao Mobility offers database-based information provision services, while Kakao Pay provides mobile platform-based financial services. Kakao Piccoma operates a platform for webtoon and web-novel supply, and the SM Entertainment segment engages in entertainment planning and content production.
Contact Information
Website
www.kakaocorp.comCorporate Office
- 242, Cheomdan-ro
- Jeju, Jeju 63309
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 242, Cheomdan-ro
- Jeju, Jeju 63309
- South Korea
KaKao Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, KaKao’s stock price is $23.76. Its current market cap is $10.5B with 442M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.76 | $23.71 | $20.84 - $44.97 | $10.5B | 442M | 1.75M | $0.54 |
KaKao Financials Summary
As of 30-Jun-2026, KaKao has a trailing 12-month revenue of $5.84B.
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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 | 7,967,758 | 17,004,510 | 11,950,501 | 20,327,722 |
| Revenue | 5,839,310 | 5,691,052 | 5,763,574 | 5,779,958 |
| EBITDA | 1,137,538 | 1,026,168 | 647,000 | (699,813) |
| Net Income | 238,705 | 345,358 | 40,513 | (774,447) |
| Total Assets | 17,934,425 | 19,293,991 | 17,497,309 | 19,539,354 |
| Total Debt | 2,024,445 | 2,785,075 | 2,939,776 | 3,477,624 |
KaKao Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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KaKao Comparisons
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KaKao Competitors (16)
One of KaKao’s 16 competitors is Avaya, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Morristown, NJ.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avaya | Formerly PE-Backed | Morristown, NJ | ||||
| Kik | Formerly VC-backed | Santa Monica, CA | ||||
| LINE (Communication Software) | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Silent Circle | Venture Capital-Backed | Columbia, MD | ||||
| Naver | Corporation | Seongnam, South Korea |
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KaKao Patents
KaKao Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260352621-A1 | Apparatus and method for resource-efficient message data processing and preview rendering in a terminal device | Pending | 02-May-2025 | ||
| JP-2026180849-A | Pending | 02-May-2025 | |||
| US-20260310338-A1 | Method for providing channel profile and electronic device supporting the same | Pending | 08-Apr-2025 | ||
| JP-2026170195-A | Methods for providing channel profiles and electronic devices to support this. | Pending | 08-Apr-2025 | ||
| JP-2026168012-A | A method for displaying an object containing multiple location information in a map service, a user terminal, and a server. | Pending | 02-Apr-2025 | G01C21/3679 |
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KaKao Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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KaKao Investments & Acquisitions (54)
KaKao’s most recent deal was a PIPE with CHA Biotech for . The deal was made on 23-Dec-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHA Biotech | 23-Dec-2025 | PIPE | Biotechnology | ||
| Artness | 01-Jan-2024 | Joint Venture | Specialty Retail | ||
| Teins Valley | 01-Jan-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | ||
| LifeX (Seoul) | 21-Dec-2023 | Later Stage VC | Other Healthcare Technology Systems | ||
| NPCx | 29-Aug-2023 | Seed Round | Software Development Applications |
KaKao ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
17.35 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Peers Analysis
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KaKao Exits (12)
KaKao’s most recent exit was on 02-Nov-2020 from Tapas. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapas | 02-Nov-2020 | Completed |
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| Remake Digital | 05-Nov-2019 | Completed |
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| Movill | 01-Dec-2018 | Completed |
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| Muzika | 06-Aug-2018 | Completed |
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| Kiwi Plus | 14-Jun-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
KaKao Affiliates
Subsidiaries (12)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grip (Media and Information Services) | Seoul, South Korea | 2018 | |
| Kakao Mobility | Seongnam, South Korea | 2015 | |
| Kakao Investment | Seoul, South Korea | 2015 | |
| Kakao Ventures | Seongnam, South Korea | 2012 | |
| Zigzag (Internet Retail) | Seoul, South Korea | 2012 |
KaKao FAQs
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When was KaKao founded?
KaKao was founded in 1995.
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Where is KaKao headquartered?
KaKao is headquartered in Jeju, South Korea.
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What is the size of KaKao?
KaKao has 3,986 total employees.
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What industry is KaKao in?
KaKao’s primary industry is Communication Software.
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Is KaKao a private or public company?
KaKao is a Public company.
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What is KaKao’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for KaKao is 035720.
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What is the current stock price of KaKao?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of KaKao is $23.76.
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What is the current market cap of KaKao?
The current market capitalization of KaKao is $10.5B.
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What is KaKao’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for KaKao is $5.84B.
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Who are KaKao’s competitors?
Avaya, Kik, LINE (Communication Software), Silent Circle, and Naver are some of the 16 competitors of KaKao.
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What is KaKao’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
KaKao’s EPS for 12 months was $0.54.
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