# Taling

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/taling-inc

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.taling.me
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 26, 2021)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Taling Inc., Ltd. delivers a wide range of educational services, including online courses and corporate training, aimed at enhancing learning experiences across various fields.Taling Inc., Ltd. was founded in 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in educational technology, providing diverse online learning solutions. Yun Kim serves as both the founder and CEO. In February 2021, Taling raised KRW 14.7 billion in Series B funding from investors including MegaStudy and Shinhan Asset Management, marking a significant step in their growth with a total amount raised of KRW 14.7 billion.Taling Inc. focuses on educational services that include Video On Demand (VOD) classes, online and offline memberships, and corporate training solutions. Their platform caters to individual learners and businesses, offering courses in dance, cooking, language learning, and more, primarily targeting the South Korean market.Taling Inc. generates revenue through subscription-based services and direct transactions. Customers subscribe to various classes, with pricing tiers based on content and duration. This model supports both individual learners and corporate clients, facilitating educational transactions without assuming responsibility for the content.Following the Series B funding round completed on February 26, 2021, Taling plans to utilize the KRW 14.7 billion raised to expand its workforce and enhance its operations. The company is focused on developing new educational products and aims to broaden its market presence, although specific new markets and product timelines have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 26, 2021, $13M — Shinhan Asset Management, Shinhan Venture Investment, DSC Investment, Nvestor, MegaStudy
- Series A, Aug 12, 2019, $3.3M — Shinhan Asset Management, Nvestor, Hana Ventures

## Investors

- Shinhan Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shinhan-asset-management) — Series A, Series B
- Nvestor (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nvestor) — Series A, Series B
- Hana Ventures — Series A
- Shinhan Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shinhan-venture-investment) — Series B
- DSC Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dsc-investment) — Series B
- MegaStudy — Series B