When was NAVER founded?

NAVER was founded in 1999 and raised its 1st funding round 19 years after it was founded.

Where is NAVER located?

NAVER is headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea.

How many employees does NAVER have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at NAVER is 5153.

Is NAVER a funded company?

NAVER is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jan 05, 2018.

When was the latest funding round of NAVER?

NAVER's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Oct 01, 2022, with participation from 1 investor.

NAVER - 2026 Company Profile, Team & Funding

Company Details

Provider of a technology platform offering search, content, and business solutions. The platform delivers tools and services across various categories, including search, advertising, commerce, and cloud computing. It offers resources for developers, partners, and businesses to facilitate growth and innovation. The company focuses on technological advancements and sustainable practices.

Website: navercorp.com
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Phone Number: +82 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1999

Location

Seongnam-si, South Korea

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Oct 01, 2022, $*****

Investors

M Venture Investment & 3 more

Employee Count

5,153 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Note & 33 more

Exit Details

Public

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NAVER got listed on Nov 28, 2008.

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NAVER has raised funding over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 05, 2018. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Oct 01, 2022 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. NAVER has 4 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of NAVER:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 01, 2022	1224709	Grant (prize money)	9587586	3408342	2177077	8773865
Jan 03, 2019	2768028	Grant (prize money)	1388327	3320867	4235440	Europa
Jan 05, 2018	4064337	Grant (prize money)	8945886	7096784	2673305	Europa

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The founders of NAVER is Lee Hae Jin. Sung Sook Han is the CEO of NAVER.

Here are the details of NAVER's key team members:

Lee Hae Jin: Founder of NAVER.
Sung Sook Han: CEO of NAVER.

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NAVER's employee count trend

NAVER has 5,153 employees as of Aug 26. Here is NAVER's employee count trend over the years:

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NAVER has made 28 investments in companies including Note and Podonos. NAVER has also acquired 6 companies including Poshmark and EBook.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Nov 05, 2025	Investments	Note	2011	Minato City (Japan)
Sep 10, 2025	Investments	Podonos	2024	Los Gatos (United States)
Jul 16, 2024	Investments	Deskera	2008	New York City (United States)