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The 13 Unicorns Founded in Seoul [Updated 2023]

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There’s no doubt that the startup scene in Seoul is unique.

The city has created dozens of successful startups, over the years. Some of them are already worth billions of dollars.

So whether you’re looking to start your own business, or just interested in learning about unicorns, here’s the complete list of 13 unicorn companies in Seoul.

The 13 Unicorns in Seoul

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1) Toss

Toss

Toss is a team of talented South Koreans who started to develop mobile applications at early age. Now, they bring their experience to create the most convenient and secure financial application.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $7.40B (December 2018)
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Seunggun Lee
  • Industries: Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile Apps, Mobile Payments, Personal Finance
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $844.20M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 22

You can find their website here.

2) Kurly

Kurly

Market Kurly is a food delivery and logistics platform that enables its users to order food online.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $3.30B (July 2021)
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Sophie Kim
  • Industries: Consumer, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Online Portals
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $769.86M
  • Funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 14

You can find their website here.

3) Tridge

Tridge

Tridge is creating an online trade platform to connect global food agriculture buyers and sellers.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.70B (August 2022)
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Hoshik Shin, Kangwook Lee, Minjong Chung
  • Industries: Agriculture, AgTech, E-Commerce, Trading Platform
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding: $113.79M
  • Funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

4) WEMAKEPRICE

WEMAKEPRICE

Wemakeprice is an innovative money saving platform that allows consumers to obtain the best deals on products from online shops.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.34B (September 2015)
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Huh Min
  • Industries: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, E-Commerce
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $486.65M
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

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5) MUSINSA

MUSINSA

Musinsa is a fast-growing online fashion store and marketplace that offers stylish clothes, accessories, shoes, and bags from over 200 global fashion brands and designers.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.20B (November 2019)
  • Started in: 2001
  • Founders: Cho Man Ho
  • Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $286.36M
  • Funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

6) ZigBang

ZigBang

ZigBang is a real estate marketplace with an apartment search app.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.93B (June 2022)
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: sung woo ahn
  • Industries: Apps, Marketplace, Property Management, Real Estate, Search Engine
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding: $234.30M
  • Funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

7) MegazoneCloud

MegazoneCloud

Megazone Cloud is a cloud optimisation startup with experience in enterprise hosting and ITSM systems.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.83B (August 2022)
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Joo-Wan Lee
  • Industries: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Internet, SaaS, Web Hosting
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding: $673.01M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 20

You can find their website here.

8) OHouse

OHouse

OHouse is a one-stop lifestyle platform that allows customers to easily source and buy goods for their homes.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.40B (May 2022)
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Seungjae Lee
  • Industries: E-Commerce, Home Improvement, Home Services, Interior Design, Marketplace
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding: $260.94M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

9) RIDI

RIDI

RIDI Corporation, headquartered in Seoul, is South Koreaâ€TMs leading content platform specialising in Web Comics, Web Fiction, and e-books.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.33B (January 2022)
  • Started in: 2008
  • Founders: Kisik Bae
  • Industries: Apps, Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, E-Commerce, EBooks
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding: $178.05M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

10) GPclub

GPclub

GP Club, one of the leading cosmetics manufacturing and distribution companies, offers a wide range of products in the health and beauty industry.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.32B (October 2018)
  • Started in: 2003
  • Founders: Jung-Woong Kim
  • Industries: Beauty, Cosmetics, Lifestyle, Manufacturing
  • Number of employees: 100-250
  • Funding: $66.16M
  • Funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

11) L&P Cosmetic

L&P Cosmetic

L&P Cosmetic is a dedicated team of cosmetic scientists and formulators dedicated to designing and creating the highest quality skin care products.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.19B (January 2016)
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Kwon Oh-sub
  • Industries: Beauty, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical
  • Number of employees: 100-250
  • Funding: $118.64M
  • Funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

12) IGAWorks

IGAWorks

Full-stack ad-tech firm specialising in digital marketing

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (November 2021)
  • Started in: 2006
  • Founders: Kuk-seong \Eric\" Ma"
  • Industries: Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Marketing, Mobile Apps
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding: $50.28M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

13) Yanolja

Yanolja

Klook has been acclaimed as the world’s top travel unicorn in the Asia Pacific region, with our user-friendly booking platform and award-winning customer support.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (June 2019)
  • Started in: 2005
  • Founders: Lee Sujin
  • Industries: Hotel, Leisure, Travel, Travel Accommodations
  • Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
  • Funding: $2,035.80M
  • Funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

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