Iidus

Seoul, South Korea Founded: 2013 • Age: 13 yrs
Online retailer offering multi-category artisanal products
Annual revenue - Latest available
Total funding $41.0M 2 rounds
Employees - Tracked headcount
Investors 8 Known backers
Products 2 Services tracked
Competitors 9 Brand Intelligence

About Iidus

Iidus is a company based in Seoul (South Korea) founded in 2013. Iidus has raised $41.02 million across 2 funding rounds from investors including Mirae Asset, Vanderbilt University and Altos Ventures Management. Iidus offers products and services including Idus App and Shopping Services. Iidus operates in a competitive market with competitors including Coupang, Tmon, OliveYoung, Gmarket(eBay Korea) and 11st, among others.

  • Headquarter Seoul, South Korea
  • Stage Minicorn
  • Sectors
    Retail
  • Phone
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  • Website
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  • Social
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  • Legal Name Backpacker Co., Ltd.
Operational Areas
Retail → E-Commerce Platforms & Marketplaces
Key Metrics
  • Annual Revenue
  • Net Profit
  • EBITDA
  • Total Equity Funding
    $41.02 M (USD)

    in 2 rounds

  • Latest Funding Round
    $16.09 M (USD), Series C

    Jan 10, 2023

  • Investors
    Mirae Asset

    & 7 more

  • Employee Count
    Employee Count
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Products & Services of Iidus

Iidus offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Idus App and Shopping Services.

Primary

Mobile app for online shopping and community features.

Platform for product transactions and real-time reviews.

Funding Insights of Iidus

Iidus has successfully raised a total of $41.02M across 2 strategic funding rounds. The most recent funding activity was a Series C round of $16.09 million completed in January 2023. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.

  • Total Funding
  • Total Rounds 2
  • Last Round Series C — $16.1M
  • First Round

    (08 Jun 2020)

  • Investors Count 8
Date Amount Transaction Name Valuation Lead Investors Investors
Jan, 2023 Amount Series C - Iidus Valuation Altos Ventures Management , Stonebridge Capital
Jun, 2020 Amount Series C - Iidus Valuation

investors

Investors in Iidus

Iidus has secured backing from 8 investors, including venture fund and institutional investors. Prominent investors backing the company include Mirae Asset, Vanderbilt University and Altos Ventures Management.

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Investor Description Founded Year Domain Location
Early-stage companies are funded by this venture capital firm.
Founded Year Domain Location
Private equity investments across Asia are managed by Axiom Asia.
Founded Year Domain Location
Early-stage tech and life sciences focused VC & PE firm
Founded Year Domain Location

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Competitors of Iidus

Iidus operates in a dynamic and competitive business environment, facing competition from various established players and emerging companies in the market. The competitive landscape includes prominent companies such as Coupang, Tmon, OliveYoung, Gmarket(eBay Korea) and 11st, among others.

Company Name Domain Founded year HQ Location Description
domain founded_year HQ Location
Multi-category consumer products are sold via an online marketplace.
domain founded_year HQ Location
Multi-category products are retailed online by Tmon.
domain founded_year HQ Location
Runs an online retail platform with products across various categories.
domain founded_year HQ Location
Products in diverse categories are offered through an e-commerce platform.
domain founded_year HQ Location
Hosts a digital marketplace for various consumer goods categories.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Iidus

Iidus was founded in 2013 and raised its 1st funding round 7 years after it was founded.

Iidus is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Kim Dong Hwan is the current CEO of Iidus.

Iidus is a funded company, having raised a total of $41.02M across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a Series C of $24.94M, raised on Jun 08, 2020.

Iidus was established in 2013 in Seoul, South Korea, as an online retailer in the e-commerce sector. A platform is operated at idus.com, where handcrafted goods across various categories are made available to consumers. Items such as accessories, crafted leather products, ceramics, natural cosmetics, soaps, and handmade foods are featured, supporting artisans in the marketplace.

Iidus's top competitors include Coupang, Tmon and Gmarket(eBay Korea).

Iidus offers Idus App and Shopping Services.

Iidus has 8 investors. Key investors include Mirae Asset, Vanderbilt University, Altos Ventures Management, Axiom Asia, and Stonebridge Capital.

The valuation of Iidus is $240M as of Jan 2023.

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