# Hello82

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hello82

- Industry: Information Services
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.hello82.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Series A (May 4, 2022)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2018 by co-founders Sang H. Cho and Jae Yoon Choi, KAI Media, Inc. doing business as Hello82.shop, operates as an e-commerce-based company providing a platform that combines media content, merchandise sales, and fan events to connect with K-pop fans. In April 2024, Hello82 raised USD 3 million in venture funding from Crit Ventures.

Hello82.shop offers its extensive collection of signed albums, providing fans with the opportunity to own cherished memorabilia directly from their favorite artists. The company’s platform provides merchandise, including clothing, accessories, and collectibles, designed to resonate with the vibrant aesthetics and culture of K-pop. In addition, the firm hosts special events and fan engagements, allowing fans to interact with their idols and fellows. 

The company generates revenue by selling their products through its e-commerce platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 4, 2022, $1M — Crit Ventures

## Investors

- Crit Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crit-ventures) — Series A