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8percent is Korea's leading online financial service

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2014Fintech
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About 8percent

8percent.kr is a South Korean fintech startup that operates in the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending market. The company's primary service is to provide an online platform where borrowers and lenders can interact directly. This model eliminates the need for traditional financial intermediaries like banks, making the lending process more efficient and cost-effective.

The company serves two main types of clients: borrowers who need funds and lenders who want to invest their money. Borrowers can be individuals or small businesses that may not have access to traditional bank loans. On the other hand, lenders are typically individuals or institutions looking for investment opportunities with higher returns than traditional savings accounts or bonds.

8percent.kr makes money by charging service fees from both lenders and borrowers. For lenders, the fee is a percentage of the interest earned on their loans. For borrowers, the fee is a percentage of the loan amount. This business model allows 8percent.kr to generate revenue regardless of the loan outcome, reducing its financial risk.

The company operates in the growing P2P lending market in South Korea, which has been expanding due to the increasing demand for alternative financing options. With its innovative approach and user-friendly platform, 8percent.kr is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Employees
30
Open positions
2
Dealroom signal
82.3/100
Industry
Fintech
Sub-industry
Financial Management Solutions
Sector
Fintech, Investing, Platform, Mortgages & Lending, financial inclusion
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES COther financing Oct 2021 $58M $232M INICIS · Glint Partners —
LATE VCOther financing Aug 2020 $1.7M $6.7M Undisclosed —
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Growth signals

8percent website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for 8percent is 28K monthly website visits, down 40.4% over the last three months. 8percent's team grew 7.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits28K 3-month web change-40.4% 1-year team growth+7.1%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

5 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • INICIS
  • DSC Investment
  • SBI Investment Korea
  • Capstone Partners

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Glint Partners
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇰🇷 South Korea95.2%
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Market sentiment

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