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Vertically integrated global lifestyle and pet care platform

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2018
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2023
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About BM Smile

BM Smile, founded in 2018 by CEO Park Bong-soo, is a global lifestyle platform company with a core focus on the pet care industry. The company has established a vertically integrated system that encompasses research, manufacturing, product planning, branding, marketing, distribution, and IoT services. This structure provides a significant competitive advantage in the pet market.

The company operates several key brands, including 'Pethroom', a premium pet supply brand, 'Wiggle Wiggle', a design and IP-focused brand, and 'Bready Post'. BM Smile has expanded its operations globally, with a presence in 11 countries and plans for further expansion. A significant milestone was achieved in October 2023 when SK Networks invested 28 billion KRW, valuing the company at approximately 280 billion KRW, the highest for a domestic pet company at the time. This investment aims to bolster the company's offline and global business strategies, leveraging synergies with SK's affiliates like SK Magic and Walkerhill.

The company's business model is centered on creating and nurturing its own brands and intellectual property, then scaling them through its integrated value chain and global distribution network. It also engages in strategic acquisitions and joint ventures, such as the acquisition of Artshare Co., Ltd., and the establishment of BMSTAGE with a Kakao affiliate, to diversify its portfolio. BM Smile's core philosophy is 'Business Makes the Earth Smile,' reflecting a commitment to social responsibility. The company donates 7% of its annual profits to environmental and social causes, particularly focusing on animal welfare through initiatives like supporting animal shelters and promoting adoption campaigns.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Employees
23
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
37.4/100
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
1 company, latest Mar 2025
Capital deployed
$0
Preferred round
EARLY VC

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VC✓Equity / VC Oct 2023 $23M $235M SK Networks ↗
SEEDEquity / VC Jan 2022 $0 — Shinhan Venture Investment ↗
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Growth signals

BM Smile website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for BM Smile is 2.5K monthly website visits, down 69.9% over the last three months. BM Smile's team grew 9.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.5K 3-month web change-69.9% 1-year team growth+9.5%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

2 investors on the cap table

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

Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Shinhan Venture Investment

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • SK Networks
Team profiled 2 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇰🇷 South Korea66.7%
🇸🇬 Singapore25%
🇯🇵 Japan8.3%
3 countries shown

Market sentiment

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