Kakao Entertainment Overview
- Year Founded
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2010
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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557
- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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8
- Investments
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31
Kakao Entertainment General Information
Description
Developer of entertainment-based applications and content intended for tablets and smartphones. The company is a developer of entertainment, educational and interactive mobile applications content covering all genres, including webtoons, web novels, music, dramas, movies and performances blended with musicians, and actors in multilingual forms for mobile content viewing, enabling viewers to enjoy fun digital media.
Contact Information
Website
www.kakaoent.comCorporate Office
- H Square N Building
- 235 Pangyo Station Road, Bundang-gu
- Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- H Square N Building
- 235 Pangyo Station Road, Bundang-gu
- Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- South Korea
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Kakao Entertainment Valuation & Funding
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Kakao Entertainment Competitors (2)
One of Kakao Entertainment’s 2 competitors is Warner Bros. Entertainment, a Corporation company based in Burbank, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Warner Bros. Entertainment | Corporation | Burbank, CA | ||||
| Universal Studios | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Los Angeles, CA |
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Kakao Entertainment Patents
Kakao Entertainment Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-7928803-B2 | Electronic apparatus and method for generating video content using a generative artificial intelligence model-based digital content | Active | 27-Sep-2024 | ||
| JP-2026060948-A | Electronic device and method for generating image content using digital content based on generative artificial intelligence model | Active | 27-Sep-2024 | ||
| US-20260095633-A1 | Electronic device for generating video content using digital content based on generative artificial intelligence model and method thereof | Pending | 27-Sep-2024 | ||
| JP-2024511336-A | Method and apparatus for recommending music content | Active | 19-Mar-2021 | ||
| US-12399935-B2 | Method and apparatus for recommending music content | Active | 19-Mar-2021 | G06F16/635 |
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Kakao Entertainment Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Kakao Entertainment Investments & Acquisitions (31)
Kakao Entertainment’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with SM Entertainment for . The deal was made on 28-Mar-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| SM Entertainment | 28-Mar-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| Really Super Co | 16-Feb-2023 | Later Stage VC | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| Metaverse Entertainment | 05-Apr-2022 | Early Stage VC | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| Legendaries | 01-Mar-2022 | Later Stage VC | Entertainment Software | ||
| Cross Comics | 26-Jan-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
Kakao Entertainment Exits (3)
Kakao Entertainment’s most recent exit was on 01-Mar-2022 from Legendaries. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Legendaries | 01-Mar-2022 | Completed |
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| Next Level Studio (Korea) | 01-Jan-2022 | Completed |
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| 3Y Corporation | 01-Jul-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Completed |
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Kakao Entertainment Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Up Entertainment | Seoul, South Korea | 2017 | |
| Tapas | Santa Clara, CA | 2012 | |
| Kross Pictures | Seoul, South Korea | 2004 | |
| INISOFT (Business/Productivity Software) | Seoul, South Korea | 2001 | |
| Antenna (Seoul) | Seoul, South Korea | 1997 |
Kakao Entertainment FAQs
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When was Kakao Entertainment founded?
Kakao Entertainment was founded in 2010.
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Where is Kakao Entertainment headquartered?
Kakao Entertainment is headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea.
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What is the size of Kakao Entertainment?
Kakao Entertainment has 557 total employees.
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What industry is Kakao Entertainment in?
Kakao Entertainment’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.
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Is Kakao Entertainment a private or public company?
Kakao Entertainment is a Private company.
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What is Kakao Entertainment’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Kakao Entertainment is .
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How much funding has Kakao Entertainment raised over time?
Kakao Entertainment has raised $1.05B.
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Who are Kakao Entertainment’s investors?
Laguna Investment, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Anchor Equity Partners, GIC Private, and Atinum Investment are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in Kakao Entertainment.
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Who are Kakao Entertainment’s competitors?
Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Studios are competitors of Kakao Entertainment.
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