HOW WE INVEST

Investment Focus

We invest in the technology companies with potential to drive the next S-curve Innovation.

Investment Stage

We focus mainly on Growth-Stage start-ups that possess high growth potential and early stage start-ups aiming for a global presence.

Investment Criteria

1. The team’s sense of duty
2. The feasibility of the idea
3. Long-term strategic partners that share Kakao Investment's business principles and vision 

Businesses that reform & improve pre-
existing inefficiencies and Pain Points in the
value chain. Businesses that pursuit coexis-
tence and win-win within the value chain.

WHAT WE DO

01

Synergy with Kakao

kakaoinvestment utilizes diverse services & business assets kakaoinvestment & kakao to expediate growth of our portfolio companies. 

We are committed to share business know-how to help minimize the trial & error start-ups may go through.

02

Global Alliance

kakaoinvestment possesses a network of various personnel and physical resources both in Korea and abroad. 

We will maximize these channels to fully support the growth of our portfolio companies with the adequate strategic partnerships, global advancement, recruitment of key personnel, and further investment rounds.

03

Specialized Support

kakaoinvestment offers continuous advisory support to our portfolio companies regarding various issues a Start-up can face in the areas of Tax · Legal · Accounting · Finance through in house experts in those related areas. 

We endeavor to be the preferred partner that our portfolio companies can easily seek advice regarding their business expansion, business development, and etc.