# Spoqa

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.spoqa.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series D (May 1, 2016)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Spoqa is a South Korean company that provides innovative digital solutions designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline operational efficiency for businesses in the retail sector.Founded in 2011 in Seoul, South Korea, Spoqa specializes in digital coupon systems and loyalty programs to improve customer retention. The company was acquired by Yanolja Co., Ltd. in January 2022, with the financial terms of the deal not disclosed. Grant Sohn, the founder, has a history of entrepreneurship, having established other ventures prior to Spoqa. Spoqa has raised a total of KRW 4.5 billion across several funding rounds, with the latest being a Series D round in January 2022, where investors included IBK Capital, KB Investment, and Stonebridge Ventures.Spoqa provides tailored digital solutions for businesses aiming to boost customer engagement and enhance operational efficiency. Their core offerings include an advanced digital coupon system and a loyalty program that facilitate customer retention. These products are designed to integrate seamlessly into diverse retail environments, allowing merchants to issue digital coupons and loyalty rewards that customers can redeem via mobile devices. The company's primary focus is on serving small to medium-sized businesses in South Korea and Japan, addressing the limitations of traditional couponing and loyalty systems.Spoqa generates revenue through a subscription-based model, where retailers pay for access to their digital coupon and loyalty platform. Retailers typically subscribe monthly, utilizing the platform's features to effectively engage customers. Pricing plans are tailored according to the scale of operations, ensuring accessibility for small retailers while delivering comprehensive functionality. This structure fosters long-term partnerships and a steady revenue stream through consistent service engagement and customer retention.Spoqa aims to develop new products that enhance its digital offering, although no specific release dates have been disclosed. The company plans to expand its services into additional markets, focusing on regions beyond South Korea and Japan, with strategic moves expected in the near future. The recent funding from the Series D round will be allocated to support these expansion efforts and product development initiatives. The acquisition by Yanolja Co., Ltd. also aims to leverage synergies in the travel and accommodation sectors to further enhance Spoqa's market reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, May 1, 2016, $3.9M — KB Investment, IBK Capital, Stonebridge Ventures
- Series C, Dec 1, 2014, $2.7M — SBI Investment
- Series B, Aug 5, 2014, $3.9M — Bokwang Venture Capital, Daesung Private Equity

## Investors

- Bokwang Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bokwang-venture-capital) — Series B
- Daesung Private Equity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daesung-private-equity) — Series B
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series C
- KB Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kb-investment) — Series D
- IBK Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ibk-capital) — Series D
- Stonebridge Ventures — Series D