Paktor is the largest and most successful mobile dating and social networking brand in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. With 15 million users and 20 million matches a month on its mobile app, Paktor has become the de facto dating app for Southeast Asians. Founded in July 2013, Paktor aims to bring people together- without the pressure. Leveraging on technology on mobile and digital platforms, Paktor creates the opportunity for users to curate who they talk to and who gets to talk to them - and make connections.
Paktor emphasises anonymity, locality, and usability for our users. The company is the first in the region to provide a comprehensive suite of products across the dating vertical, focused on creating value for singles seeking to connect with others, and, in the process, developing the most diverse and largest network in its markets.
Paktor emphasises anonymity, locality, and usability for our users. The company is the first in the region to provide a comprehensive suite of products across the dating vertical, focused on creating value for singles seeking to connect with others, and, in the process, developing the most diverse and largest network in its markets.
Employees: 201-500
Total raised: $42.5M
Founded date: 2013
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 31.10.2016 | - | $32.5M | - |
| 11.07.2016 | - | $10M | - |
Mentions in press and media 19
| Date | Title | Description |
| 26.04.2017 | Paktor, a major rival to Tinder in Asia, moves into live-streaming via merger deal | Dating app Paktor, often dubbed ‘The Tinder of Southeast Asia,’ just sealed up its move into live-streaming and media content after it announced a merger deal with Taiwanese startup 17 Media. Under the deal, a new company called M17 Enterta... |
| 23.02.2017 | K2 Global’s $183 million VC fund aims to decentralize Sand Hill Road | K2 Global is announcing a $183 million venture capital fund targeted at early stage startups with global aspirations. The fund is closing significantly larger than the $58 million the firm initially raised. With a decentralized team and no ... |
| 23.02.2017 | K2 Global closes $183 million fund to invest in Silicon Valley and Asian startups | K2 Global, a venture capital (VC) firm focused on U.S. and Asian startups, announced today the close of a $183 million fund. This is the Menlo Park, Calif. and Singapore-based firm’s first fund, and the company has already invested $58 mill... |
| 23.02.2017 | K2 Global closes $183 million fund to invest in Silicon Valley and Asian startups | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! K2 Global, a venture capital (VC) firm focused on... |
| 02.11.2016 | Paktor Raises $32.5m in Funding | Paktor, a Singapore based geolocation dating and networking mobile app, raised $32.5m in new funding. The round was led by K2 Global and MNC Media Group, with participation from other backers. The company – which has now raised $57.5m in to... |
| 02.11.2016 | Term Sheet — Wednesday, November 1 | Et cetera Money in the Bank: Yesterday’s Term Sheet included a last-minute deal announcement that deserves a little extra attention today: Battery Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz and Ribbit Capital invested $28 million in Cross River Bank. Pa... |
| 01.11.2016 | Singapore: Paktor closes $32.5m round led by K2Global and MNC Media Group | Premium Mobile and ancillary dating services app Paktor has closed a $32.5 million funding round co-led by K2Global and existing investor PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk.(MNC Media Group), with further participation from new and existing inves... |
| 31.10.2016 | Asia-focused dating app Paktor lands $32.5M to push into ‘social entertainment’ | Paktor, a Tinder-like dating app from Singapore, has raised $32.5 million in new funding to expand its focus into new kinds of mobile entertainment. Four-year-old Paktor claims over 20 million users worldwide, it has 110 staff and has raise... |
| 13.07.2016 | Singapore-Based Dating App Paktor Raises $10M in Funding | Paktor, a Singapore-based dating app, raised $10m in funding. The round was led by YJ Capital, Yahoo Capital’s corporate venture firm with participation from Global Grand Leisure, Golden Equator Capital, Sebrina Holdings and existing invest... |
| 11.07.2016 | Asian Tinder rival Paktor lands $10M to further global push with launches in Japan and South Korea | Paktor, a dating app that rivals Tinder in Southeast Asia, is pushing itself into more global markets. The Singapore-based startup just swiped right on $10 million in fresh capital after raising a round of funding to expand into Japan and S... |
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