YG Entertainment
About
YG Entertainment, the entertainment company
- Seoul,Seoul-t'ukpyolsi,South Korea
- 251 - 500
- https://www.ygfamily.com
Details
- Last Funding Type
- Post-IPO Equity
- Last Funding Money Raised
- ₩100B
- Industries
- Media and Entertainment,Music,Music Label
- Founded date
- Jan 1, 1996
- Number Of Employee
- 251 - 500
- Operating Status
- Active
- Stock Symbol
- kosdaq:122870
- Legal Name
- YG Entertainment Inc.
YG Entertainment, the entertainment company established by Yang Hyun Suk, of the popular Korean act Seo Tae Ji and Boys, has been at the forefront of the popularization of hip-hop music in Korea. From its inception, YG Entertainment has been the birthplace of some of Korea’s most popular and well-respected artists, from YG’s earlier artists such as JINUSEAN and 1TYM, to the immensely successful current acts, BIGBANG and 2NE1. The company has flourished by creating a family-like atmosphere where ideas on music, fashion, art and culture are exchanged freely between the artists, producers and staff members alike. The YG Family also includes a respected roster of actors and actresses, including actress and director, Ku Hye Sun, best known for the popular TV-drama “Boys Over Flowers” and Jeong Hye Young.
Funding Rounds
| Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2017 | Post-IPO Equity | ₩100B | 1 | — | — | Detail |
| May 27, 2016 | Post-IPO Equity | $85M | 2 | — | — | Detail |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Post-IPO Equity | $80M | 1 | — | — | Detail |
| Nov 25, 2011 | IPO | — | — | — | — | Detail |
Investments
|
Date
Company Name
|
Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nov 30, 2021
NAVER Z
|
Series B | ₩223.50B | 3D Technology | — |
|
Sep 29, 2021
S2W
|
Series B | $10M | Analytics | — |
|
Sep 23, 2021
3i
|
Series A | $24M | Computer Vision | — |
|
Jun 17, 2021
Barogo
|
Series C | ₩80B | E-Commerce | — |
|
Feb 9, 2021
VenewLive
|
Corporate Round | — | Media and Entertainment | — |
Investors
| Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
|---|---|---|
Naver
|
— | Post-IPO Equity |
Beijing Weiying Technology
|
— | Post-IPO Equity |
Tencent
|
— | Post-IPO Equity |
|
|
— | Post-IPO Equity |
Employee Profiles
Exits
YG Entertainment has had 1 exits. YG Entertainment most notable exits include Gushcloud International
| Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2015 | Gushcloud International | M&A | Advertising | Detail |
