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Creating a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone who loves to play golf

South KoreaFounded 2014Hosting
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2021
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Kakao VX

Kakao VX is a sports-focused subsidiary of Kakao, a South Korean internet company. The startup operates in the sports and fitness industry, specifically targeting golf enthusiasts. It offers a range of services including screen golf, golf equipment, a golf reservation platform, and golf course management. The company is leveraging advanced IT technologies to accelerate digital innovation in the sports industry, positioning itself as a game-changer.

Kakao VX aims to make golf enjoyable and accessible for everyone. It uses the popular 'Kakao Friends' characters to create witty and stylish golf products, enhancing the golfing experience. The company also offers a health care service that connects people with personalized AI coaching.

Kakao VX's golf reservation platform makes it easier for golfers to book and check-in for their rounds, simplifying the golfing experience. The company is also working on creating a 'premium golf course' and accelerating 'digital golf innovation' to enhance the value of golf courses.

The company operates in a free and horizontal work culture, encouraging open communication and active participation. It respects individual judgment and applies a flexible work system, allowing employees to adjust their work hours according to their optimal work time.

In summary, Kakao VX is a sports tech startup that combines digital innovation with golf and health care services, aiming to enhance the golfing experience and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
South Korea
Employees
100
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
40.2/100
Industry
Hosting
Sector
Hosting

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES COther financing Jul 2021 $84M $335M Velvet No. 1 ↗
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2019 $17M $67M Q Capital Partners ↗
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Growth signals

Kakao VX website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kakao VX is 37K monthly website visits, up 68.2% over the last three months. Kakao VX's team grew 5.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits37K 3-month web change+68.2% 1-year team growth+5.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

6 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage

  • Mirae Asset Securities
  • Korea Investment Partners
  • KB Securities
  • BTC Investment
  • Q Capital Partners
  • Velvet No. 1
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
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🇰🇷 South Korea100%
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