Tappytoon Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2013

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 104

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Investors
  • 10

Tappytoon General Information

Description

Operator and publisher of digital webtoons, web novel platforms, and mobile applications intended to create and publish digital comics. The company's platform translates and publishes licensed hit webcomics, novels, games, drama, television, and tie-in content from the largest publishers in Korea and Asia translations are also available in English, French, and German language for globally readers, enabling readers to enjoy quality artwork and translated series of comics.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 6th Floor, 211 Teheran-ro
  • Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
  • Seoul, 06141
  • South Korea
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Entertainment Software
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 6th Floor, 211 Teheran-ro
  • Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
  • Seoul, 06141
  • South Korea

Tappytoon Timeline

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Tappytoon Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
12. Secondary Transaction - Private 24-Jun-2022 Completed Profitable
11. Later Stage VC (Series B) 01-Mar-2022 Completed Profitable
10. Later Stage VC (Series B) 11-Mar-2021 Completed Profitable
9. Seed Round 07-Jul-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Seed Round 30-May-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Seed Round 12-Apr-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Angel (individual) 14-Mar-2016 Cancelled Generating Revenue
5. Accelerator/Incubator 14-Mar-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Seed Round 07-Jan-2016 $30K Completed Startup
3. Accelerator/Incubator 21-Oct-2015 $30K $30K Completed Startup
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Tappytoon Comparisons

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HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator and publisher of digital webtoons, web novel platforms, and mobile applications intended to create and publish
Publishing
Seoul, South Korea
104 As of 2024

Seoul, South Korea

Santa Clara, CA
 
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Tappytoon Competitors (2)

One of Tappytoon’s 2 competitors is Lezhin Entertainment, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Seoul, South Korea.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Lezhin Entertainment Formerly PE-Backed Seoul, South Korea
Tapas Private Equity-Backed Santa Clara, CA
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Tappytoon Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
HRZ Venture Capital Minority
Korea Development Bank Investment Bank Minority
K2 Investment Partners Venture Capital Minority
WEBTOON Corporation Minority
KB Investment Venture Capital Minority
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Tappytoon Acquisitions (2)

Tappytoon’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with CNC Revolution. The deal was made on 01-Mar-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
CNC Revolution 01-Mar-2022 Merger/Acquisition Movies, Music and Entertainment
Maru Comics 01-Jan-2022 Merger/Acquisition Movies, Music and Entertainment
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Maru Comics Seoul, South Korea 2013
CNC Revolution Seoul, South Korea 2001

Tappytoon FAQs

  • When was Tappytoon founded?

    Tappytoon was founded in 2013.

  • Where is Tappytoon headquartered?

    Tappytoon is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

  • What is the size of Tappytoon?

    Tappytoon has 104 total employees.

  • What industry is Tappytoon in?

    Tappytoon’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Tappytoon a private or public company?

    Tappytoon is a Private company.

  • What is Tappytoon’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Tappytoon is .

  • How much funding has Tappytoon raised over time?

    Tappytoon has raised $35.3M.

  • Who are Tappytoon’s investors?

    HRZ, Korea Development Bank, K2 Investment Partners, WEBTOON, and KB Investment are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Tappytoon.

  • Who are Tappytoon’s competitors?

    Lezhin Entertainment and Tapas are competitors of Tappytoon.

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