# GlowSeoul

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/glowseoul

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.glowseoul.co.kr
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series C (Oct 10, 2024)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in Seoul, South Korea, GlowSeoul specializes in branding and design, offering innovative solutions to enhance brand visibility through unique experiences in various sectors.GlowSeoul, founded in 2018 in Seoul, South Korea, operates as a branding and design agency that has engaged in four deals to date. The company underwent a funding round in October 2024, raising KRW 10 billion through a Secondary Stock Purchase from Yuanta Investment. The founder, Jeong-Su Yoo, leads the company as CEO, driving its vision and strategy.GlowSeoul is a branding and design agency that provides a comprehensive suite of services aimed at creating cohesive and unique brand experiences. Their core offerings include strategic planning, design, video production, art direction, construction, content creation, marketing, and operational management. The agency partners with clients primarily in the food, retail, and hospitality sectors, transforming historic districts of Seoul into contemporary venues and extending their services to major urban centers across South Korea.GlowSeoul generates revenue through project-based engagements, focusing on design and branding contracts. The agency collaborates with clients in both direct-to-consumer and B2B environments, developing tailored branding solutions. Revenue streams may include consultation fees and charges for design, implementation, and ongoing support, particularly notable in projects that create unique dining experiences in urban areas, thereby enhancing their client portfolio.In October 2024, GlowSeoul raised KRW 10 billion in venture funding from Yuanta Investment, which will support the development of new products and services while targeting expansion into additional markets across South Korea. The company is positioned to utilize this funding to accelerate its growth initiatives, focusing on enhancing their offerings and reaching new geographic regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Oct 10, 2024, $3.6M — AJU IB Investment, Partners Investment, Posco Investment, SJ Investment Partners
- Series B, Jul 18, 2022, $11M — Hana Bank, Coolidge Corner Investment, SJ Investment Partners, T.S. Investment, The Wells Investment
- Series A, Jul 2, 2019, $5.1M — NICE Investment Partners

## Investors

- NICE Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nice-investment-partners) — Series A
- Hana Bank — Series B
- Coolidge Corner Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coolidge-corner-investment) — Series B
- SJ Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sj-investment-partners) — Series B, Series C
- T.S. Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/t-s-investment) — Series B
- The Wells Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-wells-investment) — Series B
- AJU IB Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aju-ib-investment) — Series C
- Partners Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partners-investment) — Series C
- Posco Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/posco-investment) — Series C