Kakao Ventures

2012

Founded

161

Investments

South Korea

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Kakao Ventures, established in 2012 as K Cube Ventures and rebranded in 2017, is a prominent South Korean venture capital firm headquartered in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. The firm specializes in seed to growth-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as deep tech, mobile, service, and gaming. As of 2025, Kakao Ventures manages assets exceeding 390 billion KRW and has invested in over 340 startups, with a portfolio of 186 companies and 76 successful exits.

The firm's investment philosophy centers on being a reliable 'co-pilot' for startups, emphasizing support in areas like deep tech, services, digital healthcare, and gaming. Kakao Ventures aims to assist startups in focusing on their growth by providing comprehensive support, positioning itself as a steadfast partner in their journey.

Portfolio Companies

Rebellions Inc., Shift Up Corp., Contoro, Four Pillars, Pilleye, Kloong, HBsmith, Medipresso, TWC, 42Maru

Gepgraphic Focus

South Korea

Key Differentiators

"Comprehensive support as a co-pilot for startups", Focus on early-stage investments, Expertise in deep tech and mobile sectors

Thypical Investment Size

Not specified

Total Funds Raised

3900+

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Enterprise

Productivity Tools

SaaS

Software

Seed

Series A

Series B

South Korea