Who Owns Tapas?
Updated onUse this page to find the Tapas owner and explore the full ownership hierarchy. See the owner of Tapas, the parent company, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Tapas
Tapas is a digital platform and mobile app for reading and publishing serialized webcomics and web novels across genres.
Starts at $0
Kakao Entertainment
A South Korean entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes story IP, music, film/TV and talent services across Story, Music and Media divisions.
Kakao Corp.
South Korean internet conglomerate best known for the KakaoTalk messaging app and a wide range of consumer services including maps, payments, mobility, music and content platforms.
Tapas
Tapas is a digital platform and mobile app for reading and publishing serialized webcomics and web novels across genres.
Starts at $0
Kakao Entertainment
A South Korean entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes story IP, music, film/TV and talent services across Story, Music and Media divisions.
Kakao Corp.
South Korean internet conglomerate best known for the KakaoTalk messaging app and a wide range of consumer services including maps, payments, mobility, music and content platforms.
Major Shareholders
Tapas
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kakao Entertainment (via Tapas Entertainment / Tapas Media acquisition) Kakao Entertainment announced the acquisition of Tapas Media on May 11, 2021 (reported as a $510M transaction) and subsequently merged its North American storytelling subsidiaries (Tapas and Radish) under its Tapas/Radish structure in 2022. | Corporate | 100.0% | 100.0% | May 2021 |
Kakao Entertainment
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Kakao Corp. Largest direct shareholder — majority parent. Reported as holding ~66.03% of Kakao Entertainment (reported in 2025 press coverage; Kakao is the operating group parent). ([biz.chosun.com](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2025/04/09/BL2SJJ2OWRFTHBXAM2I7MPLKII/?utm_source=openai)) | Corporate | 66.0% | Dec 2025 |
Anchor Equity Partners (private equity) Reported as a major financial investor from pre-IPO / private rounds. ([biz.chosun.com](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2025/06/15/TM54OVIBWBCMXJY6MFH5SYRENM/?utm_source=openai)) | Institutional | 12.4% | Dec 2025 |
Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) Reported as holding ~5.1% as a financial investor. ([biz.chosun.com](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2025/06/15/TM54OVIBWBCMXJY6MFH5SYRENM/?utm_source=openai)) | Institutional | 5.1% | Dec 2025 |
Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia Reported as holding ~5.1% as a financial investor. ([biz.chosun.com](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2025/06/15/TM54OVIBWBCMXJY6MFH5SYRENM/?utm_source=openai)) | Government | 5.1% | Dec 2025 |
Tencent Holdings Reported as holding ~4.61% as a financial investor. ([biz.chosun.com](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2025/06/15/TM54OVIBWBCMXJY6MFH5SYRENM/?utm_source=openai)) | Corporate | 4.6% | Dec 2025 |
Kakao Corp.
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Major shareholder and affiliated persons (Kim Beom‑su and his affiliated entities, e.g., Kcubeholdings) Presented on Kakao's IR site as 'Major Shareholder and affiliated persons' (this block represents the founder Kim Beom‑su and related parties holding the largest combined stake). | Founder | 24.0% | Mar 2026 |
National Pension Service (NPS) of Korea Listed on Kakao's IR page as a >5% shareholder. | Government | 6.2% | Mar 2026 |
MAXIMO PTE. LTD. Shown on Kakao's shareholder disclosures as a >5% holder (commonly reported in public filings as representing a Tencent-related investment vehicle). | Corporate | 6.0% | Dec 2025 |
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