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MAKESTAR, Inc.

MAKESTAR, Inc.

Private
SeoulMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://www.makestar.com/

Last Round

Series D

Oct 8, 2024

Total Funding Raised

$44.54M

Company Overview

MAKESTAR, Inc. is an entertainment technology company that operates a global K-pop platform connecting artists and fans through crowdfunding, merchandise sales, and events.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

E-commerce, Creator Economy, Event Management

Business Model

B2B2C

Customer Profile

Marketplace Commission, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

K-pop platformfan engagementcrowdfundingfandom economyK-pop merchandiseK-pop merchfan interactionvirtual fan eventsfan signingdigital albumentertainment commerceenter-techdirect-to-consumerD2Ctalent management

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MAKESTAR, Inc. Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series DOct 8, 2024
Series CSep 14, 2021
Series BFeb 8, 2021
Series AJul 11, 2018
Early FundingDec 1, 2016
Seed
Feb 1, 2015

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Yujeong Hong

CEO Staff

Executive Team

김재면

CEO

Executive Team

Younghyun/YH Chun

CTO

Executive Team

Haneol Ko

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

MAKESTAR, Inc. Investors

Notable investors and investment history

MAKESTAR, Inc. investors
InvestorRounds
RPS VenturesSeries D
Han River PartnersSeries D
ISU Venture CapitalSeries C
ES InvestorSeries B, Early Funding
NextG InvestmentSeries B, Series C, Series D
Company K PartnersSeries D
Altos VenturesSeries B, Series D, Series A

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  • Oct 27, 2023

    Grew 24% QoQ, from 17 to 21 employees.

  • Feb 8, 2021

    $5.4M round with participation from Altos Ventures and ES Investor.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSeoul
Employee Range45
Year Founded2015
Last FundingOct 8, 2024

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