Kakao Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2012

AUM

$370 M

Location

Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026

Profile

Kakao Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Seongnam, South Korea. Established as a co-pilot for startups, the firm is led by a team of expert industry reviewers specializing in deeptech, services, digital healthcare, and gaming. With a focus on ethical decision-making and a commitment to genuine partnerships, Kakao Ventures emphasizes collaboration and support for its portfolio companies throughout their growth journey.

The firm primarily invests in early-stage startups, from the seed stage to Series A. They concentrate on sectors such as deeptech, ICT, and software companies, with a particular interest in transformational founders striving to solve significant challenges. Kakao Ventures manages over KRW 430 billion in assets, equivalent to roughly USD 370 million. The firm does not disclose specific LPs or strategic partners on their public platforms.

Notable portfolio companies include Axiom, known for operating the longevity brand Rhodic, and Bunker Kids, a prominent AI character chat service. Other investments include Six Pence, a K-beauty startup, and Unex, a developer of AI creators. Their commitment to supporting impactful and innovative startups is evident in their diverse portfolio.

Industry

Digital Education Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Deeptech Robotics SaaS Software AI HealthTech

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Hyunik Mike Cho Principal
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Jade Chung, MD Healthcare Investor
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FAQs about Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Kakao Ventures is located in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Kakao Ventures was founded in 2012.
Kakao Ventures invests in companies and startups in Digital, Education, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Deeptech, Robotics, SaaS, Software, AI, HealthTech.
Kakao Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Kakao Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Kakao Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Kakao Ventures has around $370m assets under management.
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