Tappytoon Overview
- Year Founded
-
2013

- Status
-
Private
- Employees
-
104

- 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
Website
www.tappytoon.comCorporate Office
- 6th Floor, 211 Teheran-ro
- Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
- Seoul, 06141
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 6th Floor, 211 Teheran-ro
- Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
- Seoul, 06141
- South Korea
Tappytoon Timeline
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 |
VC Exit Predictor
See how our proprietary methodology utilizes historical data sets to synthesize the likelihood of an acquisition, IPO, or no exit event. Get a detailed look at the calculations behind our predictions.
Tappytoon Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
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 |
Tappytoon Signals
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 |
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 |
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.
Data Transparency
-
Meet our data hygiene team
Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.
Read blog » -
How PitchBook sources data
Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.
Discover our process »