Bemyfriends, a Korean fandom platform provider, has raised KRW 21 billion ($15 million USD) from Silicon Valley venture firm Goodwater Capital.
The investment comes just a month after bemyfriends secured funding from BRICKS FUND TOKYO, a Mitsubishi-affiliated fund in Japan. With operations now in Japan and the United States, the company has attracted backing from investors across Asian and North American markets.
Goodwater Capital, known for early bets on Korean tech companies like Toss, Karrot, Coupang, and Kakao, made its first investment in Korea’s entertainment tech sector with this deal.
The firm said it was drawn to b.stage’s business model and global expansion potential, comparing it to Shopify’s B2B infrastructure approach where IP holders maintain full control. b.stage is a SaaS platform that lets IP holders manage fan engagement across six areas including marketing, fan clubs, e-commerce, communication, events, and IP licensing.
The platform powers over 300 fandom sites, connecting more than 900 artists with fans in over 230 countries. The company has grown revenue more than 3x year-over-year for two consecutive years and processed over KRW 50 billion in transactions through August 2025.
