Kakao M Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1978

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 415

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 5

Kakao M General Information

Description

Operator of a digital music platform based in Seoul, South Korea. The company's Melon platform delivers music to subscribers in Korea.

Contact Information

Website
www.iloen.com
Formerly Known As
Seoul Records, Loen Entertainment, YBM Seoul Records
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 17, Teheran-ro 103-gil, Gangnam-gu
  • Seoul, 135-882
  • South Korea
Primary Industry
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
AudioTech, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 17, Teheran-ro 103-gil, Gangnam-gu
  • Seoul, 135-882
  • South Korea

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Kakao M Valuation & Funding

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Kakao M Signals

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Kakao M Former Investors

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Kakao M Investments & Acquisitions (5)

Kakao M’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Radish for . The deal was made on 16-May-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Radish 16-May-2021 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Vast Entertainment & Media 01-Aug-2019 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
Plan A Entertainment 25-Nov-2015 Buyout/LBO Movies, Music and Entertainment
FNC Entertainment Company 10-Jun-2015 PIPE Movies, Music and Entertainment
Starship Entertainment 18-Dec-2013 Buyout/LBO Media and Information Services (B2B)
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Kakao M Subsidiaries (3)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
Vast Entertainment & Media Media and Information Services (B2B) Seoul, South Korea 2016
Radish Publishing New York, NY
Starship Entertainment Media and Information Services (B2B) Seoul, South Korea
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Kakao M Exits (1)

Kakao M’s most recent exit was on 10-Jun-2015 from FNC Entertainment Company. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
FNC Entertainment Company 10-Jun-2015 Completed
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Kakao M FAQs

  • When was Kakao M founded?

    Kakao M was founded in 1978.

  • Where is Kakao M headquartered?

    Kakao M is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

  • What is the size of Kakao M?

    Kakao M has 415 total employees.

  • What industry is Kakao M in?

    Kakao M’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.

  • Is Kakao M a private or public company?

    Kakao M is a Private company.

  • What is Kakao M’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Kakao M is .

  • Who are Kakao M’s investors?

    Affinity Equity Partners and SK Telecom have invested in Kakao M.

  • When was Kakao M acquired?

    Kakao M was acquired on 01-Feb-2021.

  • Who acquired Kakao M?

    Kakao M was acquired by KaKao.

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