RIDI

Rich Imagination, Deep Insight 풍부한 상상, 깊은 통찰로 인류의 정신을 풍요롭게

General Information
Company Name
RIDI
Founded Year
2008
Location (Offices)
Korea South +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
273
Industries
Digital Media, E-Commerce, EdTech +1
Funding Stage
Private Equity
Social Media

RIDI - Company Profile

RIDI Corporation is a South Korean content startup that has earned a unicorn status with a valuation of $1.3 billion. Founded in 2008, RIDI has positioned itself as the world’s leading storytelling company, specializing in webnovels and digital comics. The company operates two major content platforms: RIDI for the Korean market and Manta for English and Spanish audiences. The last investment of KRW120.00B came through a private equity round in February 2022, with participation from GIC, Korea Development Bank, Atinum Partners, and Nvestor (Korea). Manta, which debuted in November 2020, has rapidly gained traction in the global comics industry, achieving the No.1 comics app status on Google Play in the U.S., Mexico, and Spain. Its consumer-friendly subscription model has contributed to its success, offering unlimited access to a wide variety of genres. With a strong emphasis on storytelling, RIDI Corporation is well positioned for further global expansion and innovation in the digital media and e-commerce industries. More information about Manta can be found here.

Taxonomy: storytelling, digital content, comics, webnovels, content platform, global expansion, subscription model, IP, innovation, South Korea, unicorn startup, digital media distribution, webtoon, web novel, entertainment industry

Funding Rounds & Investors of RIDI (8)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Private Equity Round KRW120.00B 4 Nvestor (Korea), Atinum Partners 28 Feb 2022
Venture Round KRW7.50B 1 21 May 2021
Series E KRW20.00B 5 Atinum Partners 27 Mar 2020
Series E KRW33.00B 5 Atinum Partners 22 Oct 2019
Series D KRW20.00B 4 ShinHan Finance Investment, Praxis Capital Partners 30 Dec 2016

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