What Konatus does

Konatus (주식회사 코나투스) is a Korean integrated mobility platform company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul with an additional office in Seongnam (Pangyo). The company operates across three interlocking business lines: a KakaoT Blue Partners franchise taxi service branded Turu TAXI; a B2C designated-driver and taxi-calling app called Turu DRIVER; and a B2B mobility solution sold to government agencies, platform companies, and enterprises via REST API integration. Konatus also runs a transportation-disadvantaged mobility support service, providing end-to-end vehicle and driver operations for elderly and disabled users under contracts with local governments including Daejeon Metropolitan City and Gyeonggi Province. The company serves both individual consumers and institutional clients, with a stated mission of connecting fragmented mobility services through a single platform.

The underlying technology stack encompasses real-time taxi dispatch, GPS-based location services, integrated payment and settlement processing, and operational control systems for fleet monitoring and quality management. Konatus holds a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport passenger vehicle franchise license and was the first operator selected under Korea's ICT Regulatory Sandbox for mobility in 2019. The company has expanded its product surface beyond core taxi services into parking operations (Turu Parking), general transportation (Turu CAR), and EV charging (Turu CHARGE), and in January 2026 announced a partnership with Humax Mobility and Futurelink to commercialize Level 4 autonomous robotaxi services by 2027. Three wholly-owned subsidiaries (T1 Mobility acquired 2021, Angel Plus acquired 2022, CMNP acquired 2025) extend operational coverage across regional public taxi solutions, corporate designated-driver services, and smart mobility capabilities.

Konatus generates revenue through four streams: per-ride platform commissions on taxi services via KakaoT (0-5,000 KRW per ride depending on time and geography, charged to affiliated operators), transaction-based consumer app services, B2B SaaS subscriptions combining initial API development fees with annual per-region subscriptions, and government-contracted transportation-vulnerable mobility services. Pricing varies by metropolitan versus non-metropolitan region and time of day, with reservation services priced up to 50,000 KRW. The company has raised over 23 billion KRW cumulatively across seed, bridge, and Series A rounds from investors including TBT, Bon Angels, SK Gas, HB Investment, Spark Labs, TS Investment, NLVC, Sba, and Humax, and reports 3.1 million+ platform users, 70,000+ taxi driver members, and 50,000+ designated driver members on its network.

Name

Konatus

Legal name

주식회사 코나투스

Website

https://kornatus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Konatus is a Korean integrated mobility platform operating KakaoT franchise taxi services, B2C designated-driver apps, B2B API-based mobility SaaS, and government-contracted transportation services for mobility-disadvantaged populations across South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Platform Software

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310), Taxi and Limousine Service (4853)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Hailing Taxi Aggregators (Licensed Taxi Dispatch Platforms) (THADADAC)

Keywords

• Mobility platform
• Taxi dispatch
• Designated driver service
• Transportation welfare
• Mobility API solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Commission - Taxi Services: Revenue from taxi franchise operations through KakaoT platform, charging platform usage fees to affiliated taxi operators based on distance and time bands
2. B2C App Services (Turu TAXI, Turu DRIVER): Consumer-facing taxi call and driver call app services generating usage-based revenue through service fees and commissions
3. B2B Solution Sales: SaaS-based mobility solutions sold to government agencies, local municipalities, and platform companies. Initial development fees plus annual subscription charges by region
4. Transportation-vulnerable Transport Services: Government-contracted mobility services for elderly and disabled individuals, providing end-to-end transport support including vehicles and drivers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Konatus is a Korean integrated mobility platform company that operates taxi and designated driver dispatch services through consumer apps (Turu TAXI, Turu DRIVER), provides B2B mobility platform solutions via API integration for partners, and delivers transportation-vulnerable mobility support services under government contracts. The company combines dispatch technology, location-based services, payment/settlement processing, and operational monitoring with end-to-end fleet operations including driver and vehicle management.

Product overview

Konatus operates as an integrated mobility platform partner offering five core solutions: Turu TAXI (KakaoT official franchise taxi), Turu DRIVER (taxi and agency calling app), B2B Solution (API/WebApp for partners to build mobility services), Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility Support (end-to-end service for elderly/disabled), and Agency Call Program. The company also provides subsidiary brands including Angel Plus (corporate agency service) and T1 Mobility (local government taxi solutions), plus Turu family services (Parking, CAR, CHARGE). The architecture combines platform technology (dispatch, location services, payment/settlement, monitoring) with operational expertise for driver/vehicle management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 투루택시 (Turu TAXI): Kakao T official Blue Partners franchise taxi service brand operated by Konatus
• 투루대리 (Turu DRIVER)
• 투루파킹 (Turu Parking)
• 반반택시 (Banban Taxi)
• 리본택시 (Ribbon Taxi)

Products and services

• Turu TAXI (투루택시) KakaoT official Blue Partners franchise taxi service operated by Konatus, providing taxi dispatch through the Kakao taxi app with fair commission rates through mutual cooperation agreements. For consumers and taxi operators.
• Turu DRIVER (투루대리) App for calling taxis and designated drivers, matching nearby drivers to customer requests with points and coupons. Serves individual and corporate customers with reservation services and daily driver services.
• B2B Solution (B2B 솔루션) API and Web/App-based mobility solution for partners to launch taxi, agency, and quick delivery services with minimal development. Provides dispatch system, location-based services, payment/settlement, and operational monitoring. Sold to government agencies, platform companies, and enterprises.
• Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility Support Service (교통약자 이동지원 서비스) End-to-end service for transportation-disadvantaged individuals including solution supply, driver/vehicle operations, and specialized modified vehicles for safe and convenient mobility. Sold to local governments and public institutions.
• Agency Call Program (대리콜 프로그램) Designated driver service program integrated with the platform for convenient driver dispatch, leveraging Korea's #2 corporate agency service capability.
• AI Agent AI-powered agent solution for mobility services, providing automated intelligent capabilities to support mobility platform operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform handles 100,000+ daily call requests with proven stability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• FuturelinkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Partnership to commercialize Level 4 fully autonomous driving robotaxi services in South Korea targeting 2027. Futurelink provides autonomous driving technology, combined with Humax Mobility's infrastructure (1,300 parking lots, 3,300 EV charging stations) and Konatus's taxi operation experience for integrated mobility ecosystem.
• Humax MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Strategic partnership for Level 4 robotaxi commercialization leveraging Humax Mobility's nationwide infrastructure of 1,300 parking lots and 3,300 EV charging stations. Phased expansion planned for Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Busan to establish first-mover advantage in Korea's robotaxi market.
• Douzone Bizon (더존비즈온)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership for quick solution supply, recognized with Douzone Bizon Award in 2025.
• Daejeon Metropolitan CitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Government contract for transportation-vulnerable mobility support service supply, signed with Kakao Mobility in 2024. Konatus provides operational support for mobility services targeting elderly and disabled residents.
• Kakao MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Blue Partners franchise relationship providing Konatus taxi services (Turu TAXI) access to KakaoT app users. KakaoT provides the primary consumer platform while Konatus operates affiliated taxi fleet under co-branding agreement.
• CMNPcoreOthers100% subsidiary acquired in 2025, expanding Konatus's operational footprint.
• Angel Plus (엔젤플러스)coreOthers100% subsidiary acquired in 2022. Angel Plus operates Korea's #2 corporate driver service, bringing operational expertise and driver network.
• T1 Mobility (티원모빌리티)coreOthers100% subsidiary acquired in 2021, marking the start of Konatus's local government public taxi solution business in Gyeonggi, Suwon, Gwangju Metropolitan, Jeju and other regions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Uber: Uber is the global ride-hailing incumbent and a relevant benchmark for platform economics, B2B mobility solutions, and robotaxi commercialization strategy—comparable to Konatus at the platform-business-model level despite Korea-specific market differences.
• Via Transportation: Via is a global B2B transit and ride-hailing platform technology provider, comparable to Konatus's B2B mobility solution/API business. Both sell software enabling partners and municipalities to operate on-demand transit, taxi, and paratransit services at scale.
• Kakao Mobility: Korea's dominant ride-hailing and mobility platform, operating KakaoT (the app through which Konatus distributes). It is both Konatus's primary distribution partner and its largest competitive threat, offering in-house taxi dispatch, driver call, and broader mobility services across Korea.

Others

• Hyundai Motor Group: Hyundai Motor is a Konatus technology integration partner (TTOKTAK DRT with Gyeonggi Transportation Corporation in 2023) and a major Korean AV/robotaxi developer. Relevant as both an ecosystem partner and a strategic reference point for Korean autonomous mobility commercialization.
• Humax Mobility: Humax Mobility is Konatus's strategic partner and investor, providing nationwide EV charging (3,300 stations) and parking infrastructure (1,300 lots). Relevant as a closely allied ecosystem participant in the robotaxi/EV mobility stack rather than a direct competitor.
• Douzone Bizon: Douzone Bizon is a Korean enterprise software vendor that awarded Konatus its 2025 Quick Solution Supply recognition. Relevant as a B2B channel partner that validates Konatus's enterprise mobility SaaS positioning and serves as a comparable Korean SaaS distribution motion.

Direct peers

• VCNC (TADA): TADA is a Korean ride-hailing app operated by VCNC that provides taxi-hailing and (historically) chauffeur services—directly comparable to Konatus's Turu TAXI and Turu DRIVER apps. It competes for the same Korean taxi driver and rider pools with overlapping B2C positioning.
• iM Taxi (JT Mobility): iM Taxi is a Korean franchise taxi-hailing platform with nationwide driver affiliation, comparable to Konatus's Turu TAXI brand. Both target Korean taxi drivers with app-based dispatch and compete for KakaoT/independent rider demand.
• Onda Mobility: Onda operates a Korean mobility platform offering corporate and consumer driver-call and taxi services with an affiliated driver network—directly comparable to Konatus's designated driver (Turu DRIVER) and corporate mobility offerings.

Emerging players

• Pony.ai: Pony.ai is a global Level 4 autonomous driving technology developer with robotaxi commercialization programs. Comparable to the Futurelink role in Konatus's robotaxi partnership—relevant for assessing autonomous driving technology trajectory and commercialization benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/banbantaxi
• Facebookfacebook.com/banban.mobility

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors10 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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