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Connecting travelers with local hosts for unique cultural experiences and personalized itineraries
About idus
Idus.com is a platform that connects travelers with local hosts to provide unique cultural experiences and personalized itineraries. The company operates in the travel and tourism market, catering to individuals seeking authentic and immersive travel experiences. Idus.com primarily serves adventure seekers, cultural enthusiasts, and travelers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences. The business model is based on a commission structure, where the company earns a percentage of the booking fees paid by travelers. This model allows Idus.com to generate revenue while providing value to both travelers and local hosts. The platform leverages technology to match travelers with hosts based on preferences and interests, ensuring a tailored and memorable experience. The company also focuses on building a community of passionate travelers and hosts, fostering connections and cultural exchange.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 107
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 55.5/100
- Industry
- Wellness Beauty
- Sector
- Wellness Beauty
- Investment activity
- 3 companies, latest Jul 2025
- Capital deployed
- $3.9M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Jan 2023 | $16M | $240M | Vanderbilt University · Stone Bridge · Altos Ventures · Axiom Asia Private Capital | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2018 | $13M | $54M | Altos Ventures · SmileGate Investment · GlobalBrain · IMM Investment | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for idus is 3.9M monthly website visits, up 160% over the last three months. idus's team declined 7% over the past year.
Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Ten by TenSeoul, South Korea
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GS RetailSeoul, South Korea
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later10 investors entered at this stage
Altos Ventures
SmileGate Investment
GlobalBrain
IMM Investment- DIDaekyo Investment
KIWOOM SECURITIES
Stonebridge
Vanderbilt University- SBStone Bridge
Axiom Asia Private Capital
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Global Brain Corporation
Primer
Sazze Partners
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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