Kakao Ventures is a Seoul-area (Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do), South Korea–based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2012 that invests in seed through early growth rounds, particularly in deep technology, software, digital services, digital healthcare, and gaming startups. It operates as an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corporation with externally raised funds and partners with founders by providing capital, network support and strategic resources from pre-seed and seed through Pre-Series A and early Series A stages. The firm has built a diversified portfolio of high-growth tech companies within Korea and internationally, emphasizing technology solutions that address market challenges and consumer needs. Kakao Ventures maintains active investment activities in both domestic and select global markets and supports portfolio growth through strategic engagement and ecosystem building.