Kakao Mergers & Acquisitions

Kakao M&A Summary

Kakao has acquired 3 companies. It has also divested 1 asset.

Kakao’s largest acquisition to date was in 2014, when it acquired Daum Communications for $3.3B. Kakao has acquired in 1 US state, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (100%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity4
    • M&A Buy Activity3
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Kakao

Kakao Corp.

242, Cheomdan-ro,
Jeju,
South Korea,
+82 1 899 1326
www.kakaocorp.com

All (4) Buy (3) Sell (1)
Date Target Value
$mlns
Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2017-06-30 Kakao Mobility · Internet Software and Services
Seongnam-si, South Korea · www.kakaomobility.com

Kakao Mobility provides a wide range of mobility services through its Kakao T mobile-app platform including taxi-hailing, designated driver, electric bike hire, parking, and navigation. The company is also advancing its autonomous driving technology. Kakao Mobility is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea.

- Divestiture

The Carlyle Group PE

TPG PE

Kakao


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