Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2012, it focuses on deep technology, services, digital healthcare, and games, and is described as a founder-friendly seed-stage investor. It operates as an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp that manages external funds raised from limited partners.

Anne Ahn

Senior Associate

Eddie Chang

Director

Mike Cho

Senior Associate

Andy Choi

Associate

Jade Chung

Senior Associate

Past deals in Child Care

Jaranda

Series B in 2022
Jaranda operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects teachers, parents, and students. It aims to bridge the information asymmetry in childcare and education by providing a learning sheet for working parents, helping children discover suitable educational experiences.

Socialbean

Series B in 2020
Socialbean is a baby product company.

Enuma

Series B in 2020
Enuma Inc., established in 2012 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in designing accessible games and applications that promote independent learning for children aged preschool through second grade. The company's flagship products include Todo Math, Todo Telling Time, Kid in Story, and Todo Number Matrix, each focusing on different aspects of math and language skills development. Enuma's mission is to empower all children, including those with special needs or limited resources, to become independent learners. Notably, the company won the Global Learning XPRIZE competition in 2019 for achieving the highest learning gains in a 15-month field test.

Socialbean

Series A in 2019
Socialbean is a baby product company.

Jaranda

Series A in 2019
Jaranda operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects teachers, parents, and students. It aims to bridge the information asymmetry in childcare and education by providing a learning sheet for working parents, helping children discover suitable educational experiences.

Social Bean

Seed Round in 2019
Social Bean is a producer of childcare products. They provide products that include maternity, dishes, clothing, general goods, toys, furniture, kitchen hygiene, and gifts. They offer products that are available for shopping online. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

Socialbean

Seed Round in 2019
Socialbean is a baby product company.

Jaranda

Seed Round in 2018
Jaranda operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects teachers, parents, and students. It aims to bridge the information asymmetry in childcare and education by providing a learning sheet for working parents, helping children discover suitable educational experiences.

Kids Note

Seed Round in 2014
Kids Note, Inc. is a South Korean company that develops a web and mobile application focused on childcare solutions. Established in 2012 and based in Seoul, the platform connects teachers with parents, allowing for efficient communication and information sharing. It provides features that enable parents to receive notifications about important announcements, meal plans, and other relevant updates regarding their children. As of January 5, 2015, Kids Note operates as a subsidiary of Kakao Corp.

Kids Note

Angel Round in 2012
Kids Note, Inc. is a South Korean company that develops a web and mobile application focused on childcare solutions. Established in 2012 and based in Seoul, the platform connects teachers with parents, allowing for efficient communication and information sharing. It provides features that enable parents to receive notifications about important announcements, meal plans, and other relevant updates regarding their children. As of January 5, 2015, Kids Note operates as a subsidiary of Kakao Corp.
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