Kakao Mobility

Kakao Mobility is a company that specializes in mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions, offering a comprehensive range of transportation services through its mobile application. Its primary offerings include online taxi-hailing, designated driver services, electric bike rentals, and parking solutions, all designed to enhance the convenience and efficiency of urban transportation. The company operates under several brands, including Kakao Taxi, Kakao Driver, and Kakao Navi. Utilizing big data and autonomous driving technology, Kakao Mobility aims to optimize the movement of people and objects, providing users with a seamless mobility infrastructure experience.

Ryu Gung-Seon

CEO

17 past transactions

Hailo Network

Acquisition in 2023
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

Autonomous a2z

Series B in 2023
Autonomous a2z Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2018, specializing in artificial intelligence-based autonomous driving solutions. Headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, with additional offices in Anyang-si and Sejong City, the company focuses on developing technologies that enable vehicles to recognize their surroundings, assess driving conditions, and execute automatic vehicle control. Its innovative platform supports the commercialization of specialized vehicles, including cleaning trucks, container trucks, and tractors, by providing essential algorithms and services for testing self-driving technologies across Korea. Through its advancements in judgment, control, and recognition technologies, Autonomous a2z aims to enhance mobility and transform the driving experience for general consumers.

Splyt

Acquisition in 2023
Splyt Technologies Ltd., established in 2014, operates a global B2B mobility marketplace based in London. The company specializes in providing a single connectivity solution for ground-based transportation, integrating drivers and passengers. Splyt offers tools such as the Splyt widget and API to facilitate this process, enabling seamless mobility inventory access through a single API for demand-side partners without requiring additional supplier registrations or downloads.

AltiMobility

Series A in 2022
AltiMobility is a technology company that specializes in managing and facilitating various shared mobility services. These include car sharing, car hailing, rental automation, and micro-mobility solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, such as reservation, parking, and payment systems, along with integrated smart parking control and centralized management for mobility service operators.

Daedong Mobility

Corporate Round in 2022
Daedong Mobility, which has played a vital role in factory automation in Korea for the past 40 years by delivering high-quality industrial chains, has manufactured high-quality chain products, gardening equipment, and leisure vehicles. We are now leaping forward as a future high-tech e-mobility company by adding electricity-based platform conversion, based on the movement, transit, work, and leisure platform technology and know-how gathered over the years.

Studio Galilei

Seed Round in 2022
Studio Galilei is an SFO platform company that operates and manages mobility services.

ThorDrive

Series A in 2022
ThorDrive is a company that specializes in developing software solutions for automated and unmanned technology. Its focus is on creating autonomous driving technology that enhances operational excellence across various sectors. The company's innovative platform operates in both indoor and outdoor environments, with the capability to switch between autonomous and manual modes. This flexibility allows businesses, particularly in aviation and industrial automation, to efficiently integrate autonomous technologies, leading to improvements in cost, safety, and logistics. ThorDrive also offers associated products and intellectual properties that can be applied in diverse areas, further expanding its impact in the automation landscape.

Today's Pickup

Acquisition in 2022
Today's Pickup is a delivery plug-in platform that specializes in providing fast courier services. The company offers a software solution that enables small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses to manage their logistics effectively. With features such as same-day and early morning delivery, Today's Pickup allows these businesses to secure their own logistics facilities and manpower, enhancing their operational efficiency and improving customer satisfaction. By streamlining the delivery process, Today's Pickup meets the growing demand for reliable and timely courier services in the e-commerce sector.

Stryx

Acquisition in 2021
Stryx is a company specializing in high-definition mapping technologies and geospatial information systems. It employs a multi-sensor system that continuously collects 3D datasets and utilizes machine learning algorithms to extract valuable geo-spatial information. Stryx's Digital Twin platform integrates diverse data, supporting various location-based applications, including autonomous driving, augmented and virtual reality services, localization, autonomous vehicle simulation, and advanced driver assistance systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence and computer vision, Stryx aims to enhance the precision of road information, ultimately improving the cognitive capabilities of autonomous driving platforms while reducing costs for users.

Autonomous a2z

Series A in 2021
Autonomous a2z Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2018, specializing in artificial intelligence-based autonomous driving solutions. Headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, with additional offices in Anyang-si and Sejong City, the company focuses on developing technologies that enable vehicles to recognize their surroundings, assess driving conditions, and execute automatic vehicle control. Its innovative platform supports the commercialization of specialized vehicles, including cleaning trucks, container trucks, and tractors, by providing essential algorithms and services for testing self-driving technologies across Korea. Through its advancements in judgment, control, and recognition technologies, Autonomous a2z aims to enhance mobility and transform the driving experience for general consumers.

Mobility Technologies

Corporate Round in 2018
Mobility Technologies provides vehicle allocation systems for taxi operators. The company offers various IT services that update the Japanese mobility industry. It also provides a “quick ride” experience by linking taxi vehicles with real-time location information and advanced dispatch logic. Mobility Technologies was established in 1977 and is based Tokyo, Japan.

JapanTaxi

Corporate Round in 2018
JapanTaxi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in mobile application services for arranging and scheduling taxi rides in Japan. Founded in 1977, the company caters to the transportation needs of users by providing a user-friendly platform that includes a fare calculator for offline taxi rides. In addition to its core booking services, JapanTaxi offers various technological solutions such as drive recorder devices, cashless payment systems, tablets, and a data platform to enhance the customer experience. As a subsidiary of Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd., JapanTaxi continues to innovate within the taxi service industry, making travel more accessible and efficient for its users.

Mobility Technologies

Corporate Round in 2018
Mobility Technologies provides vehicle allocation systems for taxi operators. The company offers various IT services that update the Japanese mobility industry. It also provides a “quick ride” experience by linking taxi vehicles with real-time location information and advanced dispatch logic. Mobility Technologies was established in 1977 and is based Tokyo, Japan.

LUXI

Acquisition in 2018
LUXI Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing a ride-sharing application designed to facilitate carpooling. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seongnam-si, LUXI connects drivers and passengers who have similar commuting routes. The platform aims to address traffic congestion and environmental issues by promoting a safe and enjoyable carpool culture. Through its application, LUXI seeks to enhance the commuting experience for both drivers and passengers, providing mutual benefits to its users.

Easi6

Seed Round in 2018
Easi6, Inc. is a technology startup based in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on social networking and location-based services. The diverse team at easi6 brings together expertise from various fields, including engineering, journalism, and design. Their flagship mobile application, VOX, allows users to share 12-second voice recordings associated with personalized hashtags, fostering a platform for genuine self-expression without the need for photos or videos. In addition to VOX, easi6 has developed applications like "Tomoni," which facilitates connections among users with shared interests, and "Doors & Dots," which helps organize meetings with real-time mapping. Easi6 is also planning to launch an online-to-offline (O2O) project in China and is working on a new product that integrates software and hardware systems for the U.S. market.

MARS Auto

Seed Round in 2017
MARS Auto Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based autonomous navigation software for freight transport. The company aims to revolutionize the trucking industry by fully automating warehouse-to-warehouse truck operations, thereby significantly reducing manpower and costs associated with traditional freight forwarding. MARS Auto is focused on the South Korean trucking market, which is valued at approximately $50 billion. To advance its technology, the company engages in ongoing simulations and real-world testing to gather essential data. MARS Auto has established letters of intent with two of the largest logistics firms in Korea, indicating its strong potential for collaboration and growth in the sector.

National Cargo Yard

The National Cargo Yard is a freight brokerage platform that locates cargo near the user and offers personalized services.
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