Khmerload
The number one digital media in Cambodia with 4.2 million unique visitors a month.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
N/A | Series A | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| USD | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | - | 58 % | 62 % | 30 % |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Dealroom estimates
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Khmerload is a digital media platform founded in 2011 by In Vichet, who serves as the CEO, alongside his brothers, In Vichea (COO) and In Visal (CTO). Hailing from Cambodia, In Vichet's journey into the tech world began while he was a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Michigan. He experimented with various online business ideas before co-founding the venture with his siblings. The company is headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The firm operates as a social news platform, often described as the "Buzzfeed of Cambodia," focusing on entertainment, viral stories, sports, and lifestyle content to attract a broad audience. While it initially gained traction with gossip and entertainment news, the platform has since diversified its content to include educational materials and technology news. The business model primarily revolves around revenue generated from digital advertising, sponsored public relations articles, and live-streaming services. The company strategically avoids politically sensitive topics to maintain a broad, commercially viable user base.
A significant milestone for Khmerload was in 2017 when it became the first Cambodian tech startup to receive seed funding from a Silicon Valley investor, securing $200,000 from 500 Startups. This initial investment was a crucial step that validated its business model and potential for growth. Subsequently, its parent company, Mediaload, which was incorporated in Singapore in 2016, has successfully raised capital through multiple funding rounds. This includes a notable Series A round of $5 million in 2019 and a Series B round in 2022, with major investments from firms like Belt Road Capital Management and True Digital Group, the latter of which is now a majority stakeholder. These funds have fueled the company's expansion into other Southeast Asian markets, with the launch of sister sites Myanmarload in Myanmar and operations in Malaysia, Laos, and India.
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