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Kakao Games

Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam

Description

Kakao Games is a KaKao gaming subsidiary, serving various genres of games including PC and mobile.

Investor Profile

Kakao Games has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 75% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, South Korea.
  • Strong thematic focus on PC Games, Media and Entertainment, Online Games.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (75%)
  • Series A (25%)

Country Focus

  • United States (50%)
  • South Korea (50%)

Industry Focus

  • Pc Games
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Online Games
  • Gaming
  • Casual Games
  • Software
  • Video Games
  • Mobile Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Kakao Games frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 2
Lilith Games
Asia, Shanghai, China, Jiading
Co-Investments: 1
Riot Games
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
KB
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 1
BonAngels Venture Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
Alois Ventures
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam
Co-Investments: 1
BITKRAFT Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
MANTIS Venture Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 1
Galaxy Interactive
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Kakao Games?

Playable Worlds

San Marcos, California, United States

Playable Worlds is a computer games company that specializes in the fields of game development, online games, and gamification.

PC Games
Series BApr 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
HAEGIN

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

HAEGIN is a game development company.

Casual GamesOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Series BFeb 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $82,000,000
Frost Giant Studios

Irvine, California, United States

Frost Giant Studios is a production studio focused on real-time strategy (RTS) games for competitive gaming on PCs.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentOnline GamesPC Games
Series AJan 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
FORCETELLER

Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

FORCETELLER is a mobile app for online entertainment services.

Media and EntertainmentMobile Apps
Series BMar 2, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,522,535