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HYBE Corporation
Hybe Co., Ltd., commonly known as simply Hybe, is a South Korean multinational conglomerate. Founded as Big Hit Entertainment, Hybe has grown from a traditional music entertainment company into a tech-driven lifestyle platform corporation.
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HYBE Corporation at a glance
HYBE Corporation is a media & entertainment company headquartered in South Korea. It has raised at least $100M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round raised $21M in April 2025. Xcout tracks 3 named people at HYBE Corporation, including Jason Jaesang Lee (CEO).
HYBE Corporation leadership
- Jason Jaesang LeeCEO
- Wooyong ChungPresident
- Bang Si-hyukCo-Founder and Chairman
HYBE Corporation funding rounds
At least $100M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $21M | 3 named | |
| Growth | $80M | 14 named |
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HYBE Corporation competitors
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More on HYBE Corporation in Xcout Intel
- 3 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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