Paywatch is a Malaysia-based earned-wage access platform that enables employees to access their monthly earnings.
$20M
Nov 06, 2025
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Claude is an Indonesia-based online and in-store fashion company that designs and sells products such as jackets, tops and skirts for women.
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Jun 14, 2023
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SM Entertainment is a South Korea-based holding company that owns and operates businesses in fields such as entertainment, media and lifestyle.
$172.5M
Feb 06, 2023
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KCD is a South Korea-based fintech platform that provides solutions including digital lending and cash flow management for small and medium-sized enterprises.
$24.7M
Oct 05, 2022
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Shift Up is a South Korea-based entertainment company that develops and publishes video games.
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Jul 09, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kakao
What is Kakao investing in?
Kakao has invested in 12 companies including Paywatch, Claude and SM Entertainment
What company did Kakao invest in?
Kakao invested in a total 12 companies including Paywatch, Claude and SM Entertainment
What are the top 5 investments by Kakao?
The top companies in which Kakao invested are Paywatch, Claude, SM Entertainment, KCD and Shift Up
