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The Origin
Creative intellectual property planning and production group
About The Origin
The Origin Creative Group is a South Korean company that brings together experts from various entertainment fields to create and manage intellectual property (IP) with global appeal. The team consists of professionals specializing in webnovels, webtoons, comics, games, drama, and film. Their business model focuses on planning content that can be adapted and expanded across multiple genres and platforms, breaking down traditional content boundaries to create an integrated entertainment experience.
The company is home to several high-profile creators. This includes Carnby Kim, the writer behind the Naver Webtoon “Sweet Home,” which achieved 1.2 billion cumulative views and was adapted into a successful Netflix series. Another key member is Carlos, the author of the Kakao Webtoon “Taxi Driver,” which was also adapted into a popular drama series that ranked number one in the Middle East and Southeast Asia on the Viu platform. The team also features RBman JO, who served as the General Art Director for EA Games' “The Lord of the Rings: Conquest” and worked on films like “Snowpiercer” and “The Host,” as well as Jesse JUNG, who has experience in IP business planning with major companies like Netmarble and Hyundai Motor.
By leveraging the expertise of its creators and IP business specialists, The Origin aims to build a portfolio of enduring creative properties. The company's strategy involves a vertically integrated approach, from initial concept planning to multi-format production, ensuring that each IP can be effectively monetized and expanded into various content areas like games, series, and films.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- South Korea
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 13.7/100
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Jul 2024
- Capital deployed
- $0
- Preferred round
- EARLY VC
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jun 2023 | $11M | $45M | Industrial Bank of Korea · Nau IB Capital · Lotte Ventures · Korea Investment Partners | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for The Origin is 1.3K monthly website visits, up 983.3% over the last three months.
Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed10 investors entered at this stage
Korea Investment Partners
Industrial Bank of Korea
Nau IB Capital
Lotte Ventures- HIHyundai Technology Investment
Schmidt- KIKiwoom Investment
NH Investment & Securities
Laguna Investment
Cloud Investment (Groom Investment)
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
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