# KKday

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan - China
- Website: www.kkday.com
- Total disclosed funding: $113M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 14, 2022)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Based in Taiwan, KKday operates as an online travel service platform, offering diverse travel experiences and services tailored for individual travelers and groups, enhancing their travel journeys.Founded in 2014, KKday provides an online platform for travel services. The company is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and was co-founded by Allen Chen and Chen MingMing, with Chen MingMing currently serving as CEO. KKday is an online travel service platform that specializes in providing a variety of travel experiences and services tailored for both individual travelers and groups. Their core offerings include ticketing for popular attractions, transportation services, local tours, and unique experiences that cater to diverse traveler interests. These services are designed to enhance the travel experience by simplifying access to activities and amenities, thus addressing common challenges such as logistical planning and cultural immersion. KKday primarily serves customers in the Asia-Pacific region, with significant operations and market presence in countries such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The user base comprises domestic and international travelers seeking seamless travel solutions, as well as local experience providers looking to reach a broader audience.KKday generates revenue through various transaction structures that include B2C direct sales, partnerships with local service providers, and affiliate programs. The company’s revenue model involves charging customers fees for booking tickets to attractions, transportation services, and guided tours, which may vary based on the nature of the service and the specific experience selected. Customers can access exclusive deals for popular destinations such as Universal Studios Japan or Tokyo Disneyland, with pricing plans reflecting the popularity and complexity of each product. KKday establishes partnerships with local businesses, allowing for cross-promotion and integration of services, which further contributes to their revenue streams. The transaction flow typically involves customers selecting services through the KKday platform, confirming bookings, and processing payments directly, ensuring a streamlined purchasing experience. In December 2024, Kkday Co Ltd. raised USD 70 million in venture funding from Cool Japan Fund, National Development Fund, ZUU & De Capital Fund, Darwin Ventures and CHBVC. The upcoming strategy includes launching new products aimed at enhancing user experience, although specific release dates are yet to be detailed. The company will use the December 2024 funding to support its regional expansion and enhance its capabilities through potential acquisitions, technology development, and talent hiring.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 14, 2022, $20M — TGVest Capital
- Series C, Aug 1, 2020, $75M — National Development Fund of the Executive Yuan, Cool Japan Fund, Monk's Hill Ventures, MindWorks Capital
- Series B, Nov 8, 2018 — CDIB Capital Group, Monk's Hill Ventures, LINE Ventures, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
- Series B, Feb 22, 2018, $11M — MindWorks Capital, H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.
- Series A, Dec 4, 2016, $7M — AppWorks, Monk's Hill Ventures, Cathay Financial Holding Co., MindWorks Capital, Substance Capital (HK) Limited

## Investors

- AppWorks (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/appworks) — Series A
- Monk's Hill Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/monk-s-hill-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Cathay Financial Holding Co. — Series A
- MindWorks Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mindworks-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Substance Capital (HK) Limited — Series A
- H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. — Series B
- CDIB Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cdib-capital-group) — Series B
- LINE Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/line-ventures) — Series B
- Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alibaba-entrepreneurs-fund) — Series B
- National Development Fund of the Executive Yuan — Series C
- Cool Japan Fund — Series C
- TGVest Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tgvest-capital) — Series C