Company Profile
Kakao Ventures (originally founded as K Cube Ventures in April 2012 and rebranded in March 2017) is a Seoul‑based early‑stage venture capital firm and an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp. Although fully owned, its funds are operated with external LP capital, preserving a neutral, founder‑friendly investment mandate.
Kakao Ventures manages approximately 430 billion KRW (~USD 300–325 million) in assets across eleven vintage funds, with planned expansion to 440 billion KRW. The firm has built a diversified portfolio of over 190 startups, focusing on high‑growth sectors including software, ICT services, deep tech, digital healthcare and gaming.
Positioning itself as a "co‑pilot" to mission‑driven founders, Kakao Ventures invests from seed through early Series A stages, both within Korea and in global markets like the U.S., Japan, India, Germany and Southeast Asia. The team values entrepreneurs with clear purpose and domain expertise, offering hands‑on support and network engagement to fuel scalable growth.
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