Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures, founded in 2012 and based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, is an early-stage venture capital firm that specializes in investing in tech-enabled startups. The firm focuses on seed to growth-stage companies, particularly in advanced technology, deep tech, mobile, service, and gaming sectors. Kakao Ventures is committed to supporting smart entrepreneurs and aims to back startups with a competitive edge that address real-world challenges. By providing access to a network of portfolio companies, Kakao Ventures fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth among its invested startups.

Jung Ah

Partner

Anne Ahn

Senior Associate

Eddie Chang

Executive Director

Kim Chi-won

Executive Director, Managing Director and Partner

Mike Cho

Senior Associate

Shin-ah Chung

CEO and Partner

Jade Chung

Senior Associate

Dongwook Jang

Director

Brian Jang

Director

Aiden Jang

Principal Associate

Jade Jung

Senior Associate

Kim Ki-Jun

CEO and Partner

Jacob Kim

Principal Associate

Jun Kim

CEO / Partner

Zero Kim

Associate

Inbae Lee

Principal

Justin Shin

Senior Associate

Ryan Won

Managing Director

Seung-woon Yu

CEO

Past deals in Search Engine

KinoLights

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of movie and television show-based recommendation platform designed to help viewers choose what to watch. The company's OTT integrated application uses features like personalized recommendations based on traffic light evaluation and reviews and tells viewers which OTT platform is showing the searched media when they search for movies, dramas, animations and TV programs, enabling viewers to find the content that is right for them without wasting time searching each OTT platform.

Sensee

Seed Round in 2021
Sensee is a publishing company focused on creating and selling books tailored for the visually impaired, including tactile and braille books as well as educational materials for children. The company has developed specialized tools such as an editor and braille printer designed to facilitate the production of braille content. Additionally, Sensee offers braille conversion software that includes an automatic error notification feature, which helps clients enhance the quality of their materials while reducing both production time and costs. By prioritizing accessibility and innovation, Sensee aims to improve the reading experience for individuals with visual impairments.

Neutune

Seed Round in 2021
A.I. Music Technology Company based in Seoul, South Korea

KinoLights

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of movie and television show-based recommendation platform designed to help viewers choose what to watch. The company's OTT integrated application uses features like personalized recommendations based on traffic light evaluation and reviews and tells viewers which OTT platform is showing the searched media when they search for movies, dramas, animations and TV programs, enabling viewers to find the content that is right for them without wasting time searching each OTT platform.

Neutune

Seed Round in 2020
A.I. Music Technology Company based in Seoul, South Korea

Itemscout

Seed Round in 2020
Itemscout is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing keyword analysis solutions for online sellers and businesses. Established in 2019, it offers a smart sales analysis tool designed to assist clients with item selection, market analysis, and search engine optimization. The platform features product discovery, keyword analysis, rank tracking, and goods tracking, enabling users to evaluate market trends and the competitiveness of specific keywords. Additionally, Itemscout's ranking tracking service allows users to monitor changes in product rankings by keyword or over time, focusing on competitors' products. By delivering insights related to search volume, advertisement costs, competitive intensity, and product exposure rankings, Itemscout supports online sellers in making informed decisions to enhance their market presence.

Tripstore

Series B in 2019
Tripstore is an O2O platform that makes it easy to search overseas trips. The company has more than one million international travel products from seventy countries around the world, where the users can easily check out their desired overseas travel products.

Open The Table

Venture Round in 2019
Open the Table

Tripstore

Series A in 2018
Tripstore is an O2O platform that makes it easy to search overseas trips. The company has more than one million international travel products from seventy countries around the world, where the users can easily check out their desired overseas travel products.

Dining Code

Seed Round in 2014
Dining Code Ltd. is a South Korean company founded in 2014, based in Seoul. It operates an online search portal that leverages big data analytics to assist users in discovering restaurants in their local area. The platform aims to enhance the dining experience by providing tailored recommendations and easy access to a variety of dining options.

Quryon

Angel Round in 2014
Quryon specializes in advanced keyword and concept extraction, clustering, and summarization technologies for analyzing large volumes of unstructured text data. The company employs patent-pending semantic algorithms to innovate in the realm of consumer review analysis, aiming to create a search engine specifically tailored for consumer reviews. This service not only enhances the accuracy of search results but also provides meaningful insights that assist consumers in making informed decisions. Additionally, Quryon offers tools such as Curion Neodictionary, Curion Neo Finder, and Cuppectrum, which help businesses across various sectors optimize their data handling by facilitating automatic classification and reducing bias. Through its unique approach, Quryon bridges the gap between traditional search engines and consumer review aggregation platforms.
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