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Leading a new food trend by thinking about delicious videos more than anyone else

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2014Food
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2021
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Cookat

Cookat is a pioneering company in the Asian food media industry, dedicated to leading and shaping food trends across Asia. The company specializes in creating engaging and high-quality video content that showcases diverse culinary experiences and trends. Cookat serves a broad audience, including food enthusiasts, culinary professionals, and general consumers who are interested in Asian cuisine.

Operating primarily in the digital media and food entertainment market, Cookat leverages its expertise in content creation to attract a wide range of viewers. The business model revolves around generating revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships with food brands and other related industries. Additionally, Cookat organizes food festivals and sells private brand (PB) goods, further diversifying its revenue streams.

Cookat's mission is to bring the latest and most exciting food trends to life, allowing people to experience them through various media formats and events. By continuously exploring and studying global culinary diversity, Cookat ensures that its content remains fresh, innovative, and appealing to its audience.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
20.0/100
Industry
Food
Sector
Food
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2c
Links
Website

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Jun 2021 $29M $114M LB Investment · KT Investment · Timewise Investment · Mirae Asset Venture Investment —
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Oct 2016 $4.2M $17M SJ Investment Partners · Big Basin Capital · Capstone Partners ↗
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Growth signals

Cookat website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Cookat is 4.3K monthly website visits, up 16.2% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits4.3K 3-month web change+16.2%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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

Investors

9 investors on the cap table

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

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

  • Ctech
  • Big Basin Capital

Series A6 investors entered at this stage

  • SJ Investment Partners
  • Capstone Partners
  • LB Investment
  • KT Investment
  • Timewise Investment
  • Mirae Asset Venture Investment

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Premier Partners
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇰🇷 South Korea · Seoul HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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