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Tapastic: Read and Discover Comics Online

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2012Reading
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2021
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Tapas Media

Tapas.io is a digital platform that specializes in webcomics and serialized novels, catering to both readers and creators. The platform operates in the digital entertainment market, providing a space where users can discover, read, and share a wide variety of stories. Tapas.io primarily serves independent creators who produce content in genres ranging from romance and fantasy to action and drama. The business model is freemium, meaning that while basic access to content is free, revenue is generated through premium subscriptions, in-app purchases, and advertising. Users can purchase 'Ink,' a virtual currency, to unlock premium episodes or support their favorite creators. This dual revenue stream ensures a steady flow of income while fostering a supportive community for content creators.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2012
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
186
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
60.2/100
Sector
Reading, Publishing, Android, Banking, Community, Comics, App, Adventure, Arts & Culture
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

9 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit May 2022 $0 — Radish ↗
ACQUISITION✓Exit May 2021 $510M $510M Kakao Entertainment —
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Growth signals

Tapas Media website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Tapas Media is 3.2M monthly website visits, up 23.1% over the last three months. Tapas Media's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.2M 3-month web change+23.1% 1-year team growth0%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

13 investors on the cap table

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Seed3 investors entered at this stage

Series A5 investors entered at this stage

  • East Gate Capital Management
  • SBI Investment Korea
  • Daum Communications
  • Roger Bamford
  • Korea Investment Partners

Other known investors5 additional known investors

  • Kakao Entertainment
  • Radish
  • E&Investment
  • Kakao Corp
  • SK Planet
Team profiled 14 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
26 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States59.1%
🇵🇭 Philippines4.9%
🇧🇷 Brazil3.5%
🇮🇩 Indonesia2.8%
🇮🇳 India2.8%
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Market sentiment

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