Who are Kakao's investors?

Kakao's investors include Tencent.

Where is Kakao headquartered?

Kakao is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

What industry is Kakao in?

Kakao operates in E-Commerce, Fintech.

Kakao

Connecting people and enriching everyday life through technology

Seoul, South Korea · Founded 1995

E-Commerce

Fintech

Headquarters: Seoul
Employees: 1001–5000
Founded: 1995
Business Model: B2C

Website: kakao.com
Last Round: Series BMay 2013
Rounds: 2

About

Kakao Corporation is a South Korean internet conglomerate headquartered in Jeju City, formed through the 2014 merger of Daum Communications and the original Kakao Inc. The company was founded in 1995 and operates KakaoTalk, South Korea's dominant messaging application with approximately 90% domestic market share. Beyond messaging, Kakao has diversified into a broad ecosystem: KakaoBank (internet banking), KakaoPay (digital payments and insurance), Kakao Mobility (ride-hailing, navigation, and delivery), Kakao Entertainment (webtoons, music, films), Kakao Games (game development and publishing), and Kakao Enterprise (cloud services). The group employs approximately 3,992 people and reported revenue of ₩8.1 trillion (approximately USD 7.08 billion) in 2025. Kakao is publicly traded on the Korea Exchange (KRX: 035720).

Summary

Kakao is an E-Commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1995. Its most recent funding was a Series B round in May 2013. Investors include Tencent.