Daangn Market, headquartered in South Korea, remains privately held in the local marketplace / community commerce space. The latest valuation stands at $1.9B (post-money). The stock is not listed on any public market.
2 valuations. The latest, $1.9B post-money, was set by the Secondary Market in Nov 2025.
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Aspex ManagementRReverent PartnersSSoftBank Ventures AsiaKKakao VenturesSStrong VenturesCCapstone PartnersDST GlobalGoodwater CapitalAltos VenturesDaangn Market, branded Karrot outside Korea, runs a hyperlocal marketplace app where neighbors chat directly to buy and sell secondhand goods such as furniture, electronics and fashion within a set radius, a design meant to build trust between nearby users. Beyond resale, the platform has expanded into local jobs and community information.
Gary Kim and Paul Kim founded the company, whose name means "the market in your neighborhood," in South Korea in 2015. It generates revenue through premium seller features like professional photography and promoted listings plus in-app advertising, and it employed 741 people worldwide as of March 2026.
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The last valuation is $1.9B (post-money, Nov 2025).
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