# Koreaboo

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.koreaboo.com
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 1, 2016)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Koreaboo Inc. is a digital media company focused on delivering news, photos, and viral content related to K-pop and Asian entertainment, targeting a global audience of fans and enthusiasts.Founded in 2014 in San Francisco, US, Koreaboo Inc. specializes in K-pop and Asian entertainment news. The company was founded by Flowsion S, who also serves as CEO. Since its inception, Koreaboo has completed one funding deal, raising seed funding from 500 Startups and Strong Ventures in October 2016.Koreaboo is a digital media company that specializes in delivering the latest news, photos, and viral videos related to K-pop and Asian entertainment. Their primary offerings include a comprehensive online platform that aggregates content from various sources, targeting a global audience of K-pop fans. The platform features a wide array of news articles, exclusive stories, and trending topics, focusing on popular groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, and TWICE. Koreaboo serves a diverse client base primarily composed of K-pop enthusiasts and consumers interested in Asian pop culture, primarily concentrated in North America, Europe, and Asia.Koreaboo generates revenue through various monetization strategies, including advertising partnerships and sponsored content. The company collaborates with brands looking to reach K-pop fans via targeted advertising on its platform, creating a B2B transaction model. Additional revenue streams come from partnerships with media outlets and entertainment agencies for exclusive content sharing. Koreaboo's audience engagement also opens up opportunities for sponsorships related to events, artists, and concerts, with advertising pricing plans tailored to client needs, focusing on high-traffic articles and news segments.Koreaboo plans to leverage its recent seed funding, raised in October 2016, to launch new products and expand into new markets. The company is targeting increased content offerings centered around K-pop events and artist engagement, with a focus on growing its audience in Europe and Asia by the end of 2020. The upcoming product launches aim to enhance user interaction and broaden the site’s appeal, thereby driving growth in advertising revenue.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 1, 2016 — 500 Global, Strong Ventures

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Strong Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/strong-ventures) — Seed