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PUBLY is a Content Platform for Working People

Seoul, South KoreaFounded 2015Consumer Services
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2021
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About PUBLY

PUBLY Inc. operates a curated content platform designed to provide expert insights and actionable guides for professionals aiming to advance their careers. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individuals seeking career development, industry professionals looking for specialized knowledge, and organizations aiming to enhance their workforce's skills. Operating in the digital content and professional development market, PUBLY Inc. leverages a subscription-based business model, generating revenue through membership fees and premium content offerings. The platform curates high-quality content from industry experts, ensuring that users receive relevant and up-to-date information tailored to their career needs. By focusing on niche topics and providing in-depth analysis, PUBLY Inc. differentiates itself from generic content providers. The company's commitment to quality and relevance has positioned it as a valuable resource for professionals looking to stay ahead in their fields.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Employees
33
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
66.9/100
Industry
Media
Sub-industry
Content production, Publishing
Sector
Consumer Services, Social Media, Platform
Technology
Mobile app
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Sep 2024 $0 — Seeso ↗
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Jul 2021 $11M $45M DSC Investment · Capstone Partners · Mirae Asset Venture Investment · Premier Partners —
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

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Growth signals

PUBLY website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for PUBLY is 83K monthly website visits, down 17% over the last three months. PUBLY's team declined 15.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits83K 3-month web change-17% 1-year team growth-15.4%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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

Investors

11 investors on the cap table

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

Series A9 investors entered at this stage

  • Innobase
  • Capstone Partners
  • FuturePlay
  • 500 Global
  • DSC Investment
  • Sopoong Ventures
  • InterVest
  • Mirae Asset Venture Investment
  • Premier Partners

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Seeso
  • Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global
Team profiled 5 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇰🇷 South Korea100%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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