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MAKEUS
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About MAKEUS
MAKEUS Inc., established on January 3, 2014, by founder Woo-Ram Kim, operates as a digital content and media company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm strategically targets Millennials and Generation Z by producing and distributing content optimized for mobile and social media platforms.
The company's core business revolves around its flagship digital media brand, 'Dingo,' launched in October 2015. Dingo functions as a multi-channel network, creating and curating video content across various verticals tailored to mobile consumption habits. These channels include Dingo Music, Dingo Freestyle, Dingo Movie, Dingo Story, Dingo Food, and Dingo Beauty, among others. This diverse portfolio allows MAKEUS to cater to a wide range of interests, from music and hip-hop culture to travel and lifestyle. The content is distributed across major platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, where it has amassed a significant following.
MAKEUS generates revenue through several key streams. A primary source is branded content and advertising solutions, providing corporate clients with effective ways to reach the millennial consumer base through the Dingo channels. Another significant business area is its Content IP business, which focuses on producing and distributing mobile-friendly content and growing the intellectual property associated with it. The company is also active in the music industry, discovering artists and producing albums and soundtracks, often in collaboration with major music partners.
A notable part of the company's history was its subsidiary, Makeus Entertainment, which managed artists such as Sunmi and Urban Zakapa. In 2021, Makeus Entertainment was acquired by and merged into Abyss Company, a move intended to expand its global entertainment footprint. MAKEUS has also secured strategic partnerships and MOUs with major players like Naver NOW, Warner Music Korea, and Beyond Music to enhance its content production and distribution capabilities.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Feb 2021 | $0 | — | Abyss | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jun 2018 | $29M | $115M | Capstone Partners · Stonebridge Ventures · DSC Investment | — |
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Latest recorded traffic for MAKEUS is 5.7K monthly website visits, up 90% over the last three months. MAKEUS's team declined 9.1% over the past year.
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Series A4 investors entered at this stage
DSC Investment- DNDaol Investment (Formerly KTB Network)
Capstone Partners
Stonebridge Ventures
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Abyss
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