Kakao Ventures

23rd Century Children is a Virtual entertainment startup. 23rd Century Kids is developing virtual artists for fans to interact with in various environments, using real-time motion capture rendering and toon shading for a cartoon-like feel.

Founded in 2017, Superplastic is a Vermont-based company that creates character-based products and entertainment. It designs limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, collaborating with renowned artists to bring unique characters to life.

Bug City is a Web3 platform offering NFT-based social rewards and metaverse experiences.

Dillyhub Inc. is a company that develops and operates a digital platform aimed at promoting the work of independent comic artists. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Namyangju-si, South Korea, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Dillyhub provides a publishing and monetization platform specifically designed for comic creators. The platform employs proprietary technology to connect creators with fans, enhancing the discoverability of their works. By offering innovative tools for monetization, Dillyhub enables artists to effectively showcase and profit from their digital content, thereby fostering a supportive environment for independent comic creators.

Shift Up is a game design and development studio founded in 2013 by art director Kim Hyeong-tae. The company specializes in various aspects of game production, including the creation of promotional videos and music. With a strong emphasis on illustrations and robust planning and programming skills, Shift Up aims to deliver high-quality gaming experiences.

Monaissance operates a media community platform that focuses on enhancing user engagement through various content categories, including literature, ideology, history, philosophy, religion, science, technology, business economics, art, and movies. The platform enables users to recreate their knowledge or thoughts using images and videos, fostering an environment that encourages social mediation and engagement. By facilitating the transformation of ideas into visual formats, Monaissance aims to help consumers make the most of their time, promoting a deeper connection with the content and enhancing their overall learning experience.

One of Korea’s most recognized icons in fashion design and an industry expert in digital content have teamed up to found byBox, the curation commerce service for fashion. Kan Ho Sub was a former mentor on the television program Project Runway Korea and professor at Hongik University. byBox CEO Sae Woon Jung was a Producer at Cheil Worldwide Inc., where he was recognized for his successful execution of IPTV content services. byBox offers boxes of jewelry and accessories created by Korean designers and curated by major celebrities and experts such as renowned fashion stylists. ‘byBox season2’ opened with new contents and services of the brand after large renewal of its online pages in August 2014. From fashion, living, to kids, byBox provides theme products throughout life-style products.