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SmartStudy
A global entertainment company specializing in developing animated and gaming content to deliver high-quality entertainment
About SmartStudy
SmartStudy was founded in 2010 by Ryan Seungkyu Lee and Hyun Woo Park. The company began its journey with a vision to create engaging and educational content for children. Over the years, SmartStudy expanded its offerings beyond traditional platforms, venturing into games and animation, which helped solidify its presence in the global entertainment industry.
One of the pivotal moments in SmartStudy's history was the creation of the Pinkfong brand, which became a household name worldwide, especially with the viral success of the "Baby Shark" song. This success not only brought significant attention to SmartStudy but also opened up numerous opportunities for partnerships and collaborations.
SmartStudy's growth was further fueled by strategic funding rounds, raising a total of $70.3 million over four rounds. These funds were instrumental in scaling their operations and expanding their reach into new markets.
Today, SmartStudy stands as a testament to the power of innovative content and strategic growth, continuing to influence the landscape of children's entertainment globally.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Sector
- Consumer Services
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Detong Capital
IBK Capital
Korea Development Bank- PMPurun Partners Asset Management
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
- PMPurun Partners Asset Management
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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