Gentle Monster
PrivateLast Round
Private Equity
Jun 5, 2026
Est. Valuation
$2.18B
Total Funding Raised
$160.1M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Gentle Monster operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Seoul. Its latest recorded funding round was a Private Equity round in June 2026.
Gentle Monster is a South Korean luxury eyewear company that designs, manufactures, and sells premium sunglasses and optical glasses through immersive, art-focused retail environments.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
Fashion & Beauty, D2C Brands, E-commerce
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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| DITA Eyewear | 82% |
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Gentle Monster Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Equity | Jun 5, 2026 | ||||
| Strategic | Jun 20, 2025 | ||||
| Secondary | Jun 1, 2023 | ||||
| Private Equity | Sep 7, 2017 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Gentle Monster Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| IDG Capital | Private Equity |
| ZWC Partners | Private Equity |
| IMM Investment | Secondary |
Market signals
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- Jun 5, 2026
Raised $2.18B in a Private Equity round.
- Jun 20, 2025
$100M raised at $2.5B post-money valuation.
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Gentle Monster Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gentle Monster's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Gentle Monster a public or private company?
Gentle Monster is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Gentle Monster?
Gentle Monster is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Gentle Monster's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Gentle Monster worth (valuation)?
Gentle Monster's valuation is estimated at $2.2B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Gentle Monster stock?
Gentle Monster shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Gentle Monster's last funding round?
Gentle Monster's most recent funding round was Private Equity on June 5, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Gentle Monster?
Key investors in Gentle Monster include IDG Capital, ZWC Partners, IMM Investment.
Will Gentle Monster IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Gentle Monster.
How can I track Gentle Monster secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Gentle Monster's shares on secondary markets.