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WHYNOT Media
Creator-led video production for brand storytelling
About WHYNOT Media
WHYNOT Media operates as a video-first creative agency focused on producing authentic, story-driven content for brands. The company was co-founded by CEO Darlington Anyanwu. Anyanwu's background includes experience as a YouTube creator, producer, and strategist, which has directly shaped the company's creator-centric approach to brand partnerships.
The agency collaborates with a network of creators to develop and produce video content that aims to feel genuine and resonate with modern audiences, distinguishing itself from traditional advertising. WHYNOT Media's business model centers on producing high-quality, scalable video content for brands to use across various digital platforms, including social media campaigns and websites. They handle the entire production process, from creative ideation to final delivery, simplifying the content creation workflow for their clients. The company serves brands looking to engage with consumers through authentic video storytelling, leveraging the expertise of seasoned digital creators to achieve this.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Jul 2022 | $18M | $74M | Korea Venture Investment Corporation · Wysiwyg Studios · Value System Asset Management · Shinhan Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Apr 2021 | $0 | — | Global Brain Corporation | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for WHYNOT Media is 11K monthly website visits, up 26.4% over the last three months. WHYNOT Media's team grew 0% over the past year.
Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
The Great ShowSeoul, South KoreaA company that produces content such as dramas
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Oz ArenaSeoul, South Korea
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
SL Investment- DSDAOL Investment & Securities
Global Brain Corporation
Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage
Korea Venture Investment Corporation
Wysiwyg Studios- VMValue System Asset Management
- SCShinhan Capital
DS Asset Management
History Venture Investment
Other known investors2 additional known investors
KDDI Open Innovation Fund
Shinhan Venture Investment
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Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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