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Watcha

Watcha

Private
SeoulMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://watcha.team

Last Round

Convertible Debt

Oct 1, 2021

Est. Valuation

$286M

Total Funding Raised

$95.5M

Company Overview

Watcha is a software and subscription video on-demand company that operates an online platform for streaming movies, dramas, shows, documentaries, and animations with personalized recommendations.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Streaming Platforms, Personalization, News & Media, Subscription Commerce

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Freemium

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

streaming servicesubscription video-on-demandSVODrecommendation engineOTT platformcontent discoveryniche streaminguser rating platformKorean streaming servicefreemium modelanime streamingindependent filmswatch partywebtoonstransactional video-on-demandTVODB2B subscriptions

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Watcha Comparables

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Watcha Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Convertible DebtOct 1, 2021
Series DDec 21, 2020
Series CMar 30, 2018
Series BDec 26, 2016
Series AOct 30, 2013
Seed
May 1, 2012

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Taehyun Lee

CTO, Co-Founder

Founding Team

Watcha Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Watcha investors
InvestorRounds
LEO Partners InvestmentSeries C
Shinhan Venture InvestmentSeries D, Series C
Kakao VenturesConvertible Debt, Series D, Seed
KCLAVIS InvestmentSeries B
Samsung Securities Co., Ltd.Convertible Debt
Songhyun InvestmentSeries C
GAIA Venture PartnersSeries D

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  • Jan 20, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 40% MoM.

  • Mar 12, 2025

    Monthly visitors grew 98% MoM, reaching 24.4K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Watcha a public or private company?

Watcha is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Watcha?

Watcha is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Watcha worth (valuation)?

Watcha's valuation is estimated at $286.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Watcha stock?

Watcha shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Watcha's last funding round?

Watcha's most recent funding round was Convertible Debt on October 1, 2021.

Who are the main investors in Watcha?

Key investors in Watcha include Shinhan Venture Investment, Kakao Ventures, Korea Development Bank.

Will Watcha IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Watcha.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSeoul
Employee Range61
Year Founded2011
Last FundingOct 1, 2021

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