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Maximizes the marketing value of customers with a data-based performance marketing solution

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2015Marketing
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Madup

Madup is a South Korean digital marketing company founded in 2015 that specializes in ad-tech-based performance marketing. The company, headquartered in Seoul, aims to help startups and small to medium-sized businesses navigate the complexities of digital marketing by providing tools and strategies to maximize advertising efficiency. Madup's services are built on a foundation of data analysis, utilizing analytics tools to create optimal media operation strategies that enhance the marketing value for its clients.

The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services covering the full marketing funnel, from branding to performance marketing. This includes website design and development, campaign management, and detailed reporting and analytics. Madup develops customized marketing consulting for a range of industries, including finance, e-commerce, fashion, and beauty. The company leverages its own in-house systems to detect and block fraudulent advertising, purchase appropriate ad inventories, and measure ad performance in detail. A key part of its offering is the use of AI algorithms and automation platforms to develop tailored solutions based on the client's scale, industry, and specific needs.

The business operates on a B2B model, serving clients that have included notable companies like Nexon, ENP Games, and StyleShare. Its revenue is generated by providing these marketing services to businesses. Madup has established partnerships with various ad-tech companies and is recognized as a partner by platforms like OneSignal, Naver, and Kakao. Since its inception, the company has secured significant financial backing from venture capital firms. It has raised a total of $12.8 million over several funding rounds, including a Series B round. Investors include IMM Investment, Stonebridge Ventures, ID Ventures, and Seoul Investment Partners.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Employees
256
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
93.0/100
Industry
Marketing
Sub-industry
Adtech
Sector
Marketing, App Marketing
Technology
Mobile app
Client focus
b2b

Open roles

1 open role
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES COther financing Jan 2022 $29M $115M Seoul Investment Partners · IMM Investment —
LATE VCOther financing Jul 2020 $84M $335M Shinhan Invest ↗
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Growth signals

Madup website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Madup is 59K monthly website visits, up 59.5% over the last three months. Madup's team grew 21.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits59K 3-month web change+59.5% 1-year team growth+21.3%
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Open positions

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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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

Investors

6 investors on the cap table

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

Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • Praxis Capital Partners
  • Seoul Investment Partners
  • MG Investment
  • Stonebridge Ventures

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

  • Shinhan Invest
  • IMM Investment
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇰🇷 South Korea95.2%
🇺🇸 United States2.9%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong1%
🇻🇳 Vietnam1%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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