KaKao Overview
- Year Founded
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1995
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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4,035
- Stock Symbol
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035720
- Investments
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51
- Share Price
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$26.42
- (As of Wednesday Closing)
KaKao General Information
Description
Kakao Corp operates a mobile messaging app in South Korea, Kakao Talk. The company aims to help its users connect with everything and has been expanding its content and services through self-development and mergers and acquisitions. Kakao merged with the Internet search portal, Daum, in 2014, and it acquired music streaming service provider Loen Entertainment in 2016.
Contact Information
Website
www.kakaocorp.comCorporate Office
- 242, Cheomdan-ro
- Jeju-do
- Jeju-si, Gyeonggi-do 63309
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 242, Cheomdan-ro
- Jeju-do
- Jeju-si, Gyeonggi-do 63309
- South Korea
KaKao Stock Performance
As of 16-Apr-2025, KaKao’s stock price is $26.42. Its current market cap is $11.6B with 439M shares.
(As of Wednesday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.42 | $27.33 | $23.09 - $37.29 | $11.6B | 439M | 3.47M | $0.09 |
KaKao Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, KaKao has a trailing 12-month revenue of $5.77B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 10,842,442 | 10,842,442 | 20,364,159 | 19,205,369 |
| Revenue | 5,769,187 | 5,769,187 | 5,779,958 | 5,261,702 |
| EBITDA | 608,166 | 608,166 | (699,813) | 1,422,089 |
| Net Income | 40,513 | 40,513 | (774,447) | 1,051,003 |
| Total Assets | 17,497,309 | 17,497,309 | 19,539,354 | 18,183,039 |
| Total Debt | 2,876,214 | 2,876,214 | 3,477,624 | 3,284,283 |
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 (13)
One of KaKao’s 13 competitors is Viber Media, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Viber Media | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | ||||
| Hike | Venture Capital-Backed | New Delhi, India | ||||
| Naver | Corporation | Seongnam, South Korea | ||||
| Threema | Private Equity-Backed | Pfaffikon, Switzerland | ||||
| Zoom Communications | Formerly VC-backed | San Jose, CA |
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KaKao Patents
KaKao Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20250117809-A1 | Method for providing career verification information and electronic device supporting the same | Pending | 06-Oct-2023 | ||
| US-20250117842-A1 | Method and device for gifting to user account | Pending | 05-Oct-2023 | ||
| US-20250097665-A1 | Method and apparatus for chatting service | Pending | 19-Sep-2023 | ||
| JP-2025044148-A | Chat service method and device | Pending | 19-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250078136-A1 | Method, server and user terminal for product recommendation | Pending | 01-Sep-2023 | G06Q30/0631 |
KaKao Signals
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KaKao Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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KaKao Investments & Acquisitions (51)
KaKao’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Teins Valley. The deal was made on 01-Jan-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teins Valley | 01-Jan-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | ||
| Humanscape | 21-Dec-2023 | Later Stage VC | Other Healthcare Technology Systems | ||
| NPCx | 29-Aug-2023 | Seed Round | Entertainment Software | ||
| lemonbase | 08-Jan-2023 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Neogensoft | 02-Aug-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Healthcare Technology Systems |
KaKao ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated March, 28, 2025
20.78 | Med 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
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
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Peers Analysis
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KaKao Exits (10)
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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| Kiwi Plus | 14-Jun-2018 | Completed |
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| Shift Up | 18-Jul-2016 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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KaKao Affiliates
Subsidiaries (14)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grip (Media and Information Services) | Seoul, South Korea | 2018 | |
| Kakao Mobility | Seongnam, South Korea | 2017 | |
| Kakao Investment | Seoul, South Korea | 2015 | |
| Kakao Ventures | Seoul, South Korea | 2012 | |
| Kids Note | Seongnam-si, 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-si, South Korea.
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What is the size of KaKao?
KaKao has 4,035 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 16-Apr-2025 the stock price of KaKao is $26.42.
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What is the current market cap of KaKao?
The current market capitalization of KaKao is $11.6B.
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What is KaKao’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for KaKao is $5.77B.
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Who are KaKao’s competitors?
Viber Media, Hike, Naver, Threema, and Zoom Communications are some of the 13 competitors of KaKao.
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What is KaKao’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
KaKao’s EPS for 12 months was $0.09.
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