Kakao, also known as Daum Kakao, is a privately owned company headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 2010, the company employs approximately 2,530 individuals and specializes in IT services and IT consulting, operating as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Functioning as a mobile platform company, Kakao provides services spanning messaging, mail, search, news, advertising, gaming, e-commerce, music, and maps.
On April 3, 2026, Kakao, alongside Naver, expanded investments in promising startups within the healthcare and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, aiming to secure future growth engines and adapt to rapid technological shifts. This followed Kakao's action on April 1, 2026, when it sold control of Kakao Games to Petrico Partners, securing 250 billion Won. The sale allowed Kakao to streamline non-core businesses and refocus its efforts on AI and platform services, with an aim to boost AI initiatives in conjunction with Line Yahoo.
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