RIDI

RIDI

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

Founded 2008

Korea South 273 employees Private Equity Total: $200.51B Digital Media, E-Commerce +2

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.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Private Equity Round	KRW120.00B	4	GIC, Korea Development Bank +2	28 Feb 2022
Venture Round	KRW7.50B	1	WE Ventures	21 May 2021
Series E	KRW20.00B	5	Company K Partners, Korea Development Bank +3	27 Mar 2020
Series E	KRW33.00B	5	Company K Partners, Daesung Private Equity +3	22 Oct 2019
Series D	KRW20.00B	4	Company K Partners, Premier Partners +2	30 Dec 2016
Series C	$8.00M	4	Company K Partners, Mirae Asset Venture Investment +2	27 Nov 2014
Series B	$3.00M	2	Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Atinum Partners	13 Apr 2013
Series A	$2.50M	2	Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Tony Investment	06 Dec 2011

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Private Equity Round

KRW120.00B

GIC, Korea Development Bank +2

28 Feb 2022

Venture Round

KRW7.50B

WE Ventures

21 May 2021

Series E

KRW20.00B

Company K Partners, Korea Development Bank +3

27 Mar 2020

Series E

KRW33.00B

Company K Partners, Daesung Private Equity +3

22 Oct 2019

Series D

KRW20.00B

Company K Partners, Premier Partners +2

30 Dec 2016

Series C

$8.00M

Company K Partners, Mirae Asset Venture Investment +2

27 Nov 2014

Series B

$3.00M

Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Atinum Partners

13 Apr 2013

Series A

$2.50M

Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Tony Investment

06 Dec 2011

FAQ About RIDI

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

RIDI was founded in 2008.

RIDI is headquartered in Korea South.

RIDI operates in Digital Media, E-Commerce, EdTech and Entertainment. Its work centres on storytelling, digital content, comics and webnovels.

RIDI has approximately 273 employees.

RIDI has completed 8 funding rounds, raising a total of $200.51B. The latest funding stage is Private Equity.

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