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Develops an API for payment systems

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2018Fintech
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About CHAI

CHAI Corporation is a dynamic fintech startup based in South Korea, specializing in payment solutions. The company primarily serves businesses and consumers by providing a seamless and efficient payment platform. CHAI operates in the financial technology (fintech) market, which focuses on using technology to improve financial services.

The core of CHAI's business model revolves around its payment app, available on both the App Store and Google Play. This app allows users to make quick and secure payments, enhancing the overall transaction experience. The company targets a diverse range of clients, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individual consumers who seek convenient and reliable payment methods.

CHAI generates revenue through transaction fees. Each time a user makes a payment using the CHAI app, the company earns a small percentage of the transaction amount. This fee-based model ensures a steady stream of income as the volume of transactions grows. Additionally, CHAI may offer premium services or features within the app, providing another revenue stream.

The company has garnered significant attention and investment from notable firms such as SoftBank Ventures Asia and Hanwha Investment, which have collectively poured millions into the startup. This financial backing underscores the confidence investors have in CHAI's potential to disrupt the payments industry.

In summary, CHAI Corporation is a fintech startup revolutionizing the payment landscape in South Korea. By offering a user-friendly payment app, the company serves both businesses and consumers, making money through transaction fees and potential premium services. With strong investor support, CHAI is well-positioned for growth in the competitive fintech market.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Employees
58
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
70.1/100
Industry
Fintech
Sub-industry
Payments
Sector
Fintech, API, Hard Tech
Technology
Blockchain
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b, b2c

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Mar 2024 — — Daniel Hyunsung Shin · Korea Payment Networks ↗
SERIES BOther financing Dec 2021 $45M $300M SBVA · Nyca Partners ↗
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 —
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Growth signals

CHAI website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CHAI is 2.6K monthly website visits, down 71.1% over the last three months. CHAI's team declined 3.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.6K 3-month web change-71.1% 1-year team growth-3.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Series A5 investors entered at this stage

  • Hanwha
  • SBVA
  • SK Networks
  • Aarden Partners Limited
  • Nyca Partners

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

  • Daniel Hyunsung Shin
  • Korea Payment Networks
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇰🇷 South Korea89.7%
🇮🇳 India5.1%
🇻🇳 Vietnam2.6%
🇸🇬 Singapore2.6%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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