Foundation: 2000
Headquarters: Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
CEO: Takeshi Idezawa
Executive Summary: Originally known by various names until 2013, Line Corporation is now a Tokyo-based subsidiary of the South Korean internet-search company Naver Corporation. The company primarily focuses on developing mobile applications and internet services, most notably its flagship Line chat app, which debuted in March 2011. Line has established offices predominantly in Asia, including Southeast Asian countries like Thailand and Indonesia. Its services are organized into two main categories: the “content platform,” which provides videos, music, comics, and games, and the “life platform,” which centers on payment services and job information.
Among its notable subsidiary businesses are Line Games, Line Music, and Line Pay Corporation. Additionally, Line introduced Line Doctor in December 2020, enabling users to consult with doctors directly through the app. Line’s annual revenue is in the range of US$2 billion.