Boğaziçi Ventures Invests in South Korean Game Startup IDaNote
Boğaziçi Ventures, one of Turkey’s leading venture capital firms, has added a new link to its global gaming growth strategy by investing in IDaNote, a South Korea-based mobile game developer.
IDaNote is a young yet ambitious start-up that stands out in the mobile gaming market with its technical depth and product vision. The company’s founder, Kyoung Kim, has more than 18 years of experience in game development and digital content across South Korea and global markets. With his leadership, vision, and team-building capabilities, IDaNote is making strong progress toward becoming a scalable and sustainable company despite being in its early stages.
The company has already released mobile titles such as Coingrid and Bubble Monsters, both of which showcase IDaNote’s strong technical expertise and player-focused design approach. Boğaziçi Ventures’ investment not only reflects its confidence in the gaming industry but also its strategic belief in the future of creative content production.
Leadership Statements
Barış Özistek, CEO of Boğaziçi Ventures, stated:
“The gaming industry is not only about entertainment but also a strong driver of technology and cultural exports. Under the leadership of IDaNote’s CEO, Kyoung Kim—one of Korea’s most experienced game designers—the vision they have put forward is a strong signal of global success. We are proud to support IDaNote as they build unique content and a sustainable growth model in the mobile gaming world.”
Kyoung Kim, CEO of IDaNote, added:
“The gaming industry is global by nature, yet we see very different market dynamics in regions like Europe, America, MENA, and Asia. Understanding the needs of geographically distant markets is not always easy. In this context, Boğaziçi Ventures’ investment means a lot to us. With their strategic support and proven experience in Europe, MENA, and Russia, I believe we can significantly expand IDaNote’s vision.”
About Boğaziçi Ventures
Boğaziçi Ventures is a leading alternative investment firm focused on establishing and managing funds that invest in technology companies across various verticals and geographies, while creating high-level added value for portfolio companies.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Boğaziçi Ventures has made investment decisions in over 100 technology companiesto date. Its partners and team play an active role in technology entrepreneurship, providing mentorship and know-how transfer to support founders on their path to international success.
Its subsidiary BV Asset Management (BV Portföy) stands out with specialized services in private fund management, corporate venture capital funds, thematic mutual funds, hedge funds, and absolute-return statistical arbitrage funds.
Learn more: www.bogaziciventures.com
About IDaNote
IDaNote is a South Korea-based mobile game developer founded by Kyoung Kim, a seasoned leader with over 18 years of experience in game development and digital content, both locally and globally.
With strong technical expertise, a bold product vision, and a talented team, IDaNote is well on its way to becoming a scalable and sustainable company. Its early titles, Coingrid and Bubble Monsters, represent the first reflections of this vision.
