# Nyou

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seongnam-shi, South Korea
- Website: www.nyouinc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $50M
- Latest round: Series D (Apr 4, 2022)
- Investors on record: 16

## About

Nyou Inc. is a gaming company dedicated to creating immersive experiences, specializing in massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) that engage players through rich storytelling and community interaction.Nyou Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seongnam-shi, South Korea. The company focuses on developing MMORPGs, with its flagship title being "BELLATORES," which is built on the Unreal Engine 5. Nyou has completed 4 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on April 4, 2022, during which they raised KRW 30 billion in Series D funding led by Korea Development Bank. The founder's history is not detailed in the available information.NYOU specializes in developing immersive gaming experiences, particularly in the MMORPG genre. Their flagship product, "BELLATORES," is a medieval PC MMORPG that allows players to explore expansive virtual worlds and engage in character development and storytelling. NYOU aims to resonate with gamers through enhanced user experiences and community engagement, targeting audiences in North America, Europe, and various global markets.NYOU generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of their games via digital distribution channels. The primary sales model is a one-time purchase for individual game titles, with potential in-game purchases and expansions. The pricing strategy for "BELLATORES" aligns with industry standards for MMORPGs, offering various pricing tiers for the base game and additional content, while also pursuing partnerships to enhance market reach.In April 2022, NYOU Inc. raised KRW 30 billion in Series D funding led by Korea Development Bank, with participation from several investors including Cape Investment & Securities and GSA Private Equity. The company plans to utilize this funding to expand their team and further develop their game engine. Future growth strategies include the development and launch of new products, focusing on expanding into markets across North America and Europe by 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Apr 4, 2022, $25M — Korea Development Bank, WOORI Venture Partners, Yuanta Investment, Cape Investment & Securities, KB Securities, GSA Private Equity, Welcome Capital, Welrix Investment
- Series C, Oct 6, 2020, $17M — Korea Development Bank, Yuanta Securities Korea, Daesung Private Equity, DSC Investment, Honest Ventures, Maple Investment Partners, Idea Bridge Asset Management, YG Investment
- Series B, May 30, 2019, $8.3M — Yuanta Securities Korea, Daesung Private Equity, DSC Investment, Kakao Ventures, Honest Ventures, Maple Investment Partners, Idea Bridge Asset Management
- Series A, Jun 1, 2018 — Kakao Ventures

## Investors

- Kakao Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kakao-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Yuanta Securities Korea (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yuanta-securities-korea) — Series B, Series C
- Daesung Private Equity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daesung-private-equity) — Series B, Series C
- DSC Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dsc-investment) — Series B, Series C
- Honest Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/honest-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Maple Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maple-investment-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Idea Bridge Asset Management — Series B, Series C
- Korea Development Bank (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/korea-development-bank) — Series C, Series D
- YG Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yg-investment) — Series C
- WOORI Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/woori-venture-partners) — Series D
- Yuanta Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yuanta-investment) — Series D
- Cape Investment & Securities (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cape-investment-securities) — Series D
- KB Securities (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kb-securities) — Series D
- GSA Private Equity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsa-private-equity) — Series D
- Welcome Capital — Series D
- Welrix Investment — Series D