Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund has contributed to a $30m round for Pops Worldwide, whose existing shareholders include WarnerMedia.

Vietnam-based digital entertainment firm Pops Worldwide has obtained $30m in a funding round co-led by Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund, the vehicle formed by internet company Naver and investment firm Mirae Asset Daewoo, DealStreetAsia reported on Wednesday.

Private equity firm Eastbridge Partners co-led the funding round.

Founded in 2008, Pops Worldwide produces original content for a range of online platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music. The company also maintains a catalogue of third-party local and international…

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