MomentCam
Series A in 2014
MomentCam is a Chinese company specializing in a mobile application that allows users to turn their photos into personalized cartoons in real time. As the world's first tool of its kind, the app has garnered significant popularity, amassing over 200 million downloads since its launch. MomentCam enables users to edit and share their cartoonized images easily, fostering a sense of fun and creativity. In addition to its core features, the company is exploring monetization strategies such as in-app purchases for special effects and potential offline gifting options. The rapid growth of MomentCam is evident, with a remarkable increase of 10 million new users within just four days of its release.
Meitu is a global innovator in mobile photography and video applications, known for its proprietary facial recognition and virtual makeup try-on technologies. Since its inception in 2008, the company has developed a suite of popular apps, including MeituPic, Meipai, SelfieCity, BeautyCam, BeautyPlus, Airbrush, and MakeupPlus, which have collectively reached over 1 billion unique device installations. Meitu aims to create a mobile beauty ecosystem that enables users to discover, experiment with, create, and share new looks directly from their smartphones. In addition to its software offerings, Meitu is involved in the smart hardware sector, producing products such as the MeituEve AI skin analyzer and the Meitu Genius smart mirror. With a workforce of around 900 employees and offices in China, Santa Monica, and Palo Alto, Meitu is expanding its global presence, particularly in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company is actively seeking skilled professionals in various domains to support its growth strategy.