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Lezhin Entertainment

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A premium webtoon platform offers web comics and online manga content

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2012Consumer Services

Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2022

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About Lezhin Entertainment

Lezhin Comics is an online platform specializing in premium webtoons tailored for mature audiences. The company operates in the digital entertainment market, providing a diverse range of webcomics that cater to various genres and tastes. Lezhin Comics primarily serves adult readers who seek high-quality, serialized comic content. The business model revolves around a freemium approach, where users can access some content for free while premium episodes and exclusive series require payment. Revenue is generated through direct sales of episodes, subscription plans, and in-app purchases. The platform is accessible via web and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless reading experience across devices. Lezhin Comics also supports creators by offering a submission system for new webtoon series, fostering a community of artists and writers. The company leverages evergreen browsers for optimal performance and user experience.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Employees: 220
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 47.4/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Content production, Publishing
Sector: Consumer Services, App, Social, Entertainment
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES COther financing	Jan 2022	$61M	$243M	Undisclosed	—
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing	Jun 2016	$48M	—	IMM Private Equity	—

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Lezhin Entertainment website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Lezhin Entertainment is 4.5M monthly website visits, up 28.6% over the last three months. Lezhin Entertainment's team grew 4.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits4.5M 3-month web change+28.6% 1-year team growth+4.8%

Monthly website visitsDec 2018–Jul 2026

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Korean-English Freelance Editor (Webtoons)Yeonmujang 11-gil, Seongsu 2(i)-ga 3(sam)-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04783, South Korea · Other · Jul 25, 2026

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