Kakao Ventures
Overview
A South Korean venture capital firm founded in 2012 that operates as an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp. . It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily seed and Pre-Series A, in sectors including deep tech, ICT-based services, digital healthcare, and gaming. . The firm, which rebranded from K Cube Ventures in 2017, positions itself as a 'co-pilot' for startups, providing close support to its portfolio companies. .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OQT | Oct 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| CoroLogic | Sep 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sume | Aug 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Magnendo | Jul 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SPECTRAINTEL | Jul 2026 | Seed | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Kakao Ventures based?
Kakao Ventures is headquartered in South Korea.
When was Kakao Ventures founded?
Kakao Ventures was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Kakao Ventures have?
Kakao Ventures has 138 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kakao Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include OQT, CoroLogic, Sume, Magnendo, SPECTRAINTEL.
What was Kakao Ventures's most recent investment?
Kakao Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in OQT in 2026.
What sectors does Kakao Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Kakao Ventures focus on?
Kakao Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Kakao Ventures's AUM?
Kakao Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $311.6M and $318.8M.