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About DNK
Dongnae is a South Korean startup that operates in the real estate market, providing fully furnished living spaces for short to long-term stays. The company's business model is similar to that of a hotel, but with the comfort and convenience of a home. This means that customers can rent a space for as little as a month or as long as a year or more, with all the necessary appliances, furniture, and everyday items provided.
Dongnae's target market includes individuals who need temporary accommodation for various reasons. This could be due to short-term assignments or projects, overseas residents, temporary stays due to interior renovations, before or after moving, changes in school districts, family trips, long vacations, or exploring a new city. The company's service is particularly beneficial for those who need to move in quickly but do not want to compromise on quality.
The company generates revenue by charging customers for the rental of these spaces. It also collaborates with top investors, banks, and industry experts to improve domestic living culture in South Korea, suggesting a potential revenue stream from partnerships or collaborations.
In summary, Dongnae is a flexible accommodation provider that offers fully furnished spaces for a range of customer needs, operating in the South Korean real estate market with a business model that combines the convenience of a hotel with the comfort of a home.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 18
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.6/100
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Sub-industry
- Search, Buy & Rent
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Aug 2023
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBT✓Debt | Mar 2022 | $4.1M | — | MetaProp · NFX · Hana-Magna · Flybridge Capital Partners | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Mar 2022 | $16M | $66M | NFX · Flybridge Capital Partners · Daol Investment · Miguel McKelvey | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for DNK is 4K monthly website visits, down 41.2% over the last three months. DNK's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed5 investors entered at this stage
MetaProp
Goodwater Capital
Flybridge Capital Partners
Maple VC
NFX
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
- DIDaol Investment
Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage
- HAHana-Magna
Hanriver- FHFursys Holdings
Miguel McKelvey
Hana Financial Investment
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Jeffrey Lee
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
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