Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Robotics • Mobile • Mobility |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • Singapore |
Investment Range | $200,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
Assets Under Management | $65,000,000 |
Kakao Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in emerging technology startups. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, Kakao Ventures focuses on a variety of industries including Business Solutions, Hardware & Manufacturing, A.I. & Big Data, Robotics, Mobile, and Mobility sectors. They target companies in stages from Pre-Seed to Series A, with a preference for early-stage investments. With assets under management worth $65 million, they engage in investments ranging between $200,000 and $1,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $500,000 for their investments. Kakao Ventures prides itself on adding value to their portfolio companies beyond financial investment alone. The firm’s investment thesis revolves around identifying and supporting startups that leverage technology to create innovative business solutions and consumer services. Kakao Ventures encourages growth in the sectors it invests in, with an eye towards the transformative potential of A.I. and its integration across various industries. The firm's website highlights their 'K Way' and 'Value up' approaches, which are embedded in their philosophy to assist startups in achieving success. Their operations are characterized by a proactive approach to seeking potential game-changers in the tech space. Kakao Ventures has a robust portfolio of over 250 companies and continues to make strategic investments to support and scale innovative ideas. The firm's vision includes identifying and nurturing companies that are poised to be leaders in their respective fields by the year 2025, with an emphasis on 'Emerging AI+X Top100' as an area of interest. They operate with the aim of fostering a vibrant ecosystem of companies that can navigate the complex landscape of advanced technology and industry disruptions.