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Creative intellectual property planning and production group

South KoreaFounded 2021
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2023
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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At 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

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SEED✓Equity / VC Jun 2023 $11M $45M Industrial Bank of Korea · Nau IB Capital · Lotte Ventures · Korea Investment Partners ↗
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Growth signals

The Origin website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for The Origin is 1.3K monthly website visits, up 983.3% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits1.3K 3-month web change+983.3%
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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Seed10 investors entered at this stage

  • Korea Investment Partners
  • Industrial Bank of Korea
  • Nau IB Capital
  • Lotte Ventures
  • Hyundai Technology Investment
  • Schmidt
  • Kiwoom Investment
  • NH Investment & Securities
  • Laguna Investment
  • Cloud Investment (Groom Investment)
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