Kakao M Overview
- Year Founded
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1978
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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415
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Financing Rounds
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5
- Investments
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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.comCorporate Office
- 17, Teheran-ro 103-gil, Gangnam-gu
- Seoul, 135-882
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 17, Teheran-ro 103-gil, Gangnam-gu
- Seoul, 135-882
- South Korea
Kakao M Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Kakao M Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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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 |
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| 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) |
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 |
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 |
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| FNC Entertainment Company | 10-Jun-2015 | Completed |
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Kakao M FAQs
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When was Kakao M founded?
Kakao M was founded in 1978.
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Where is Kakao M headquartered?
Kakao M is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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What is the size of Kakao M?
Kakao M has 415 total employees.
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What industry is Kakao M in?
Kakao M’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.
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Is Kakao M a private or public company?
Kakao M is a Private company.
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What is Kakao M’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Kakao M is .
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Who are Kakao M’s investors?
Affinity Equity Partners and SK Telecom have invested in Kakao M.
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When was Kakao M acquired?
Kakao M was acquired on 01-Feb-2021.
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Who acquired Kakao M?
Kakao M was acquired by KaKao.
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