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Exten Studio secures funding from CRIT Ventures to accelerate global IP expansion. The studio plans to release 4-7 new titles annually and broaden its distribution channels.

PRIVATEAug 18, 2026

Round Type

Venture

PublishingFilmFilm Production

Investors

Crit Ventures

Description

Venture capital firm CRIT Ventures has invested in Exten Studio, a webtoon production and distribution company. With the new funding, Exten Studio plans to release four to seven new titles annually through 2030 and expand into North America and Southeast Asia. The studio also intends to adapt successful webtoon IP into drama and film content. This strategy aims to maximize IP value and attract new audiences.

Quick answer

Exten Studio raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round, dated August 18, 2026. Investors: Crit Ventures.

How much did Exten Studio raise?
Exten Studio raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round on August 18, 2026.
Who invested in Exten Studio?
Crit Ventures is named as investors in this round.
What does Exten Studio do?
Exten Studio is a webtoon production and distribution company founded in 2024 by Shin Sang-won.

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Company

Exten Studio

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Exten Studio is a webtoon production and distribution company founded in 2024 by Shin Sang-won. The studio focuses on adapting popular web novels into webtoons and has developed an integrated production and distribution model. It aims to expand its catalog and adapt successful webtoons into drama and film content for global audiences.

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