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Pearl Abyss

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Game developer based in Korea currently developing, the next-gen mmorpg 'black desert online'

Anyang-si, South KoreaFounded 2010Consumer Services
Valuation $1.74B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $500M–1B Latest reported FY
EBITDA $18M Latest reported FY

About Pearl Abyss

Pearl Abyss is a dynamic game development company known for creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. The company operates in the highly competitive video game industry, focusing on both PC and mobile platforms. Pearl Abyss serves a diverse range of clients, primarily targeting gamers who seek high-quality, visually stunning, and content-rich games.

The company has developed several popular titles, including "Black Desert," "Black Desert Mobile," "Shadow Arena," "Crimson Desert," "DokeV," and "PLAN 8." These games are known for their unique art styles, real-time combat systems, and expansive open worlds. Pearl Abyss continually updates its games with new features, expansions, and content to keep players engaged and attract new users.

Pearl Abyss operates on a freemium business model, which means the games are free to play but offer in-game purchases. These purchases can include cosmetic items, character upgrades, and other enhancements that improve the gaming experience. This model allows the company to generate revenue from a broad user base while providing additional monetization opportunities through microtransactions.

The company also engages with its community through events, updates, and announcements, fostering a loyal and active player base. Pearl Abyss's commitment to innovation and quality has earned it a strong reputation in the gaming industry, and it continues to expand its portfolio with new and exciting projects.

In summary, Pearl Abyss is a leading game developer known for its high-quality, visually stunning games that offer rich content and engaging gameplay. The company generates revenue through a freemium model, leveraging in-game purchases to monetize its large user base.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Anyang-si, South Korea
Listing
IPO 2017
Sector
Consumer Services
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierThoroughbred$100M+ revenue

Investors

1 investor on the cap table

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

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Stonebridge
Team profiled 14 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
11 countries with
team presence
🇰🇷 South Korea83.2%
🇺🇸 United States4.9%
🇹🇼 Taiwan4.2%
🇧🇷 Brazil2.1%
🇮🇩 Indonesia0.7%
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Web traffic by country
2.2M monthly visits
across markets
🏳️ Korea14.6%
🏳️ Republic of11.8%
🇺🇸 United States8.2%
🇯🇵 Japan5.8%
🇩🇪 Germany4.5%
Top 5 markets shown

Market sentiment

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