Kakao Ventures
◆ Fund Size
$300M
◆ Location
South Korea
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Targeting AI, deep tech, manufacturing, semiconductors, secondary batteries, global consumer goods, digital healthcare combining Korea's data with medical AI, space, and quantum computing
◆ About Kakao Ventures
Independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp., the most active seed-stage venture capital firm in South Korea, managing external LP-based funds
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 신정호 | 수석 | Senior | |
| 안혜원 | 수석 | Senior | |
| 정주연 | 수석 | Senior | |
| 조현익 | 수석 | Senior | |
| 강동연 | 매니저 | Manager | |
| 공지유 | 심사역 | Associate | |
| 곽근봉 | 패스파인더 | Advisor | |
| 구주연 | 선임 매니저 | Manager | |
| 김기준 | 대표이사 | 파트너 | Partner | |
| 김영무 | 심사역 | Associate | |
| 김정록 | 전무 | CFO | CFO | |
| 김지웅 | 이사 | Director | |
| 김치원 | 부대표 | 파트너 | Partner | |
| 김하연 | 선임 매니저 | Manager | |
| 김효택 | Team catalyst | Advisor | |
| 윤지민 | 매니저 | Manager | |
| 이소연 | SEO 컨설팅 | Advisor | |
| 이예화 | 수석 매니저 | Senior Manager | |
| 이화영 | 선임 매니저 | Manager | |
| 장동욱 | 상무 | 파트너 | Partner | |
| 정나혜 | 수석 매니저 | Senior Manager | |
| 정욱 | 게임 체인저 | Advisor | |
| 최병민 | 수석 매니저 | Senior Manager | |
| 홍진석 | 뷰티 마케터 | Advisor |
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◆ FAQ
What does Kakao Ventures invest in?
Kakao Ventures invests in Robotics, Other, Digital Health and Gaming at the seed stage.
Which geographies does Kakao Ventures focus on?
Kakao Ventures focuses on North America and South Korea, and is headquartered in South Korea.
Which startups has Kakao Ventures backed?
Kakao Ventures has 9 tracked investments on Fusion42, including Okyuti, Oqtivity, CoroLogic, Intellisia, Intellicia and Sume.