# POSTYPE

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.postype.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.9M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 15, 2022)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in South Korea, POSTYPE, INC. operates a digital platform that enables creators to produce, distribute, and monetize a variety of creative content, including artworks, comics, and customizable templates.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, POSTYPE, INC. focuses on empowering individual creators and small teams through its innovative platform. The company has successfully completed 3 deals, with its most recent funding occurring in December 2022, when it raised KRW 10 billion in a Series B round led by Sui Generis Partners, along with participation from other investors such as KB Investment, Playmake Ventures, Shinhan Venture Investment, and We Ventures. The company was founded by individuals with a dedication to enhancing digital content creation, although specific details about the founder's previous ventures are not available.Postype, Inc. specializes in providing a digital platform that facilitates the creation and distribution of various creative content, including digital artworks, comics, and customizable templates. Their main offerings include a range of tools tailored for creators, such as customizable layouts for digital storytelling and user-friendly interfaces for content editing. The platform empowers both individual creators and small teams, allowing them to monetize their creations effectively through various modes of distribution and engagement with their audience. Postype's clientele consists primarily of artists, writers, and content creators across diverse genres, including fantasy and webtoons, who target audiences in South Korea and other Asian markets.Postype generates revenue through a multi-faceted transaction model that includes direct sales of digital products, subscription services, and one-time purchases. Creators utilizing the platform can sell their work directly to consumers, with pricing structures that may vary based on product type and complexity—ranging from individual templates to more comprehensive subscription packages. Specific examples of transactions involve creators offering digital goods like themed stickers or templates, often priced per item or through tiered subscription options that grant access to an array of templates and tools. This B2C framework allows creators to engage directly with their audience while facilitating secure transactions through Postype’s platform.In December 2022, POSTYPE, INC. raised KRW 10 billion in Series B funding to enhance its content creation ecosystem and expand its intellectual property portfolio. The company plans to leverage this funding for developing new products aimed at improving user experience on its platform. Additionally, POSTYPE is strategically targeting expansion into other Asian markets within the next year, aiming to widen its reach and attract a diverse range of creators, enhancing its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 15, 2022, $7.7M — Shinhan Venture Investment, KB Investment, Atinum Investment, We Ventures, Sui Generis Partners, Playmake Ventures
- Series A, Jul 31, 2020, $2.2M — Atinum Investment, Bass Ventures

## Investors

- Atinum Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atinum-investment) — Series A, Series B
- Bass Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bass-ventures) — Series A
- Shinhan Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shinhan-venture-investment) — Series B
- KB Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kb-investment) — Series B
- We Ventures — Series B
- Sui Generis Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sui-generis-partners) — Series B
- Playmake Ventures — Series B