How much funding has Whynot Media raised?

Whynot Media has raised $9.0M in total funding, most recently a Series B round.

Who are Whynot Media's investors?

Whynot Media's investors include KB Investment, ID ventures, DS Asset Management, KDDI Open Innovation Fund.

When was Whynot Media founded?

Whynot Media was founded in 2016.

Where is Whynot Media headquartered?

Whynot Media is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

How many employees does Whynot Media have?

Whynot Media has 51-200 employees.

Whynot Media

Content Franchise for the New Generation

Seoul, South Korea · Founded 2016 · $9.0M raised

Headquarters: Seoul
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2016
Business Model: B2C

Website: whynotmedia.imweb.me
Total Funding: $9.0M
Last Round: $9.0M Series BJun 2021
Rounds: 3

About

WHYNOT Media is a South Korean global comprehensive content studio founded in 2016, specializing in short-form drama, web series, entertainment, and branded content for Gen Z audiences on digital and OTT platforms. The company has pioneered the premium short-form drama format in Korea — producing the first short-form drama to reach 100 million views — and has expanded into long-form drama through subsidiaries The Great Show and Oz Arena, and character/animation IP via Name X Entertainment. WHYNOT Media distributes content to major platforms including Netflix, ABEMA TV (Japan), Tencent, and others across Asia and North America.

Summary

Whynot Media is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016. It has raised $9.0M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $9.0M Series B round in Jun 2021. Investors include KB Investment, ID ventures and DS Asset Management.