Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings Limited, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading internet service provider that offers a wide range of value-added services and online advertising. The company's diverse portfolio includes popular platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication, entertainment, and e-commerce for millions of users. Tencent is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with flagship titles like Honor of Kings contributing significantly to its revenue. In addition to gaming and social networking, Tencent provides financial technology and cloud services, as well as invests in and produces films and television programs. The firm also engages in various technology-related services, including software development and information system integration. Tencent plays a vital role in the global venture capital landscape, holding substantial stakes in several prominent tech companies. Its user-centric approach and comprehensive service offerings position Tencent as a key player in the internet ecosystem both in China and internationally.

Charles Chen

Co-Founder

Michael Cheung

Senior Director

Ben Feder

President, International Partnerships (North America)

Kyle Kurpinski

Investor

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Shengyi Liu

Senior Executive Vice President

Steven Ma

SVP

James Mitchell

Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Vice President

David Wallerstein

Chief eXploration Officer and Senior Executive Vice President

Yao Xia

Executive Director

Chenye Xu

Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer

Levin Yao

Managing Director, Tencent Investment

Tony Zhang

Co-Founder

Wenlei Zhuang

Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud Strategic Investment

Past deals in Digital Media

Bad Robot Games

Series B in 2021
Operator of an entertainment company intended to tell stories and build worlds through games and movies. The company blends artists, areas of expertise, and perspectives across industries and unites games industry veterans with the extensive network of Hollywood talent in film, TV, animation, and more to create expansive worlds across multiple storytelling mediums, providing customers with the access to gaming destinations, animations, and motion films across all platforms that are as fun to watch as they are to play.

Pex

Series A in 2021
Pex operates a digital rights technology business focused on enhancing transparency and efficiency in the licensing and management of content. Its core offering, the Attribution Engine, functions as a three-sided marketplace that connects rightsholders, platforms, and creators. This platform simplifies the licensing process by providing clear ownership information, ensuring quick resolution of disputes, and enabling digital media-sharing platforms to identify copyrighted material at the point of upload. The Attribution Engine is built on a robust analytics and rights management infrastructure and is supported by a comprehensive database of rights information sourced directly from rightsholders. This database is freely accessible to rightsholders and easily set up by platforms, allowing for real-time decision-making and ensuring that creators can use copyrighted content responsibly while guaranteeing that rightsholders receive appropriate credit and compensation.

Universal Music Group

Secondary Market in 2020
Universal Music Group is a prominent global music company engaged in recorded music, music publishing, and merchandising services. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company focuses on discovering and developing recording artists and songwriters. It produces, distributes, and promotes a diverse range of music, catering to both critical acclaim and commercial success. In addition to its core music operations, Universal Music Group manages copyrights for musical compositions, facilitating their use in recordings, public performances, films, and advertisements. The company also sells artist and music-branded merchandise through various channels, including online platforms, fashion retail, and live events. As a subsidiary of Vivendi Société Anonyme, Universal Music Group continues to play a significant role in the global music industry.

Vocab Tunes

Seed Round in 2020
DE is a privately-run holding company based in the British Virgin Islands. A DE subsidiary, Rapid Vocab, is cofounded by Elliad Dagan.

Meishubao

Series C in 2020
Meishubao specializes in personalized art education for children aged 4 to 12, offering one-on-one interactive online classes. The platform utilizes mobile devices, such as iPads and computers, to deliver tailored art courses that can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Meishubao has developed its own "Art Class" system, which supports multi-scenario online art education, allowing children to receive professional guidance from thousands of instructors affiliated with prestigious institutions like Central Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua University, and China Academy of Art. In addition to live instruction, the application features online reviews of artworks and demonstration teaching videos, enabling users to explore and enhance their creative skills effectively.

Universal Music Group

Venture Round in 2020
Universal Music Group is a prominent global music company engaged in recorded music, music publishing, and merchandising services. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company focuses on discovering and developing recording artists and songwriters. It produces, distributes, and promotes a diverse range of music, catering to both critical acclaim and commercial success. In addition to its core music operations, Universal Music Group manages copyrights for musical compositions, facilitating their use in recordings, public performances, films, and advertisements. The company also sells artist and music-branded merchandise through various channels, including online platforms, fashion retail, and live events. As a subsidiary of Vivendi Société Anonyme, Universal Music Group continues to play a significant role in the global music industry.

MX Player

Series A in 2019
MX Player is a video playback application based in Mumbai, India, known for its advanced hardware acceleration and extensive subtitle support. Initially developed by J2 Interactive, it has evolved into a leading over-the-top (OTT) platform, offering both offline video viewing and exclusive content streaming. With an impressive installed base of over 500 million users globally, including more than 350 million in India, MX Player has established itself as the largest local video platform in the world. The platform supports multi-core decoding, which enhances visual quality while maintaining small file sizes, making it a popular choice for users seeking a versatile and high-quality viewing experience. Since its launch, MX Player has consistently ranked among the top 10 Android apps, reflecting its widespread appeal and functionality.

Tikin Media

Series B in 2019
Tikin Media is a forward-looking advertising company that innovates building elevator media. The shareholders are composed of the world's top 500 and well-known media groups. They were successively invested by Baidu Venture Capital, Sequoia China and IDG within one year. Since its inception, the company has positioned itself to be a “high-end commercial building effect media operator”. The company's self-developed and possessed intellectual property elevator projection equipment is a new media form that subverts existing planar communication media, realizes mobile interconnection, and has programmatic ordering and big data analysis functions.

Crossingstar Studio

Series A in 2019
Crossingstar Studio is a media and entertainment company based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 2016. The studio specializes in the production of comics, novels, and mobile games. It collaborates with authors and game designers to transform their concepts into fully developed works, which are then hosted on external platforms. In addition to its partnership efforts, Crossingstar Studio also creates and publishes original comics content in-house, contributing to the vibrant landscape of digital media in China.

Fen-z Interactive

Series A in 2019
Fen-z Interactive is a comprehensive media company with a pan-quaternary IP incubator development as its core. Its business includes comics IP incubation, content marketing, animation production, and derivative development. Targeting the secondary group, "Molecular Interaction" emphasizes advertising marketing and content production, and positioning "a new form of communication organization that uses social thinking to achieve integrated communication for young people."

Meishubao

Series C in 2019
Meishubao specializes in personalized art education for children aged 4 to 12, offering one-on-one interactive online classes. The platform utilizes mobile devices, such as iPads and computers, to deliver tailored art courses that can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Meishubao has developed its own "Art Class" system, which supports multi-scenario online art education, allowing children to receive professional guidance from thousands of instructors affiliated with prestigious institutions like Central Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua University, and China Academy of Art. In addition to live instruction, the application features online reviews of artworks and demonstration teaching videos, enabling users to explore and enhance their creative skills effectively.

Byment

Series A in 2019
Baiman Culture Communication Co., Ltd. is an Internet-based cultural enterprise specializing in network animation and IP incubation and integration operations. It has long and short comic script development, drawing creation and full platform publishing on the Internet comics side. The professional team, in the long animation and animated film end, has a team from the script development, the director team, the whole process production team; it has the original ability to output the entire content of the animation IP.

Crossingstar Studio

Series A in 2018
Crossingstar Studio is a media and entertainment company based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 2016. The studio specializes in the production of comics, novels, and mobile games. It collaborates with authors and game designers to transform their concepts into fully developed works, which are then hosted on external platforms. In addition to its partnership efforts, Crossingstar Studio also creates and publishes original comics content in-house, contributing to the vibrant landscape of digital media in China.

Zhonglan Media

Series A in 2018
Zhonglan Media Technology Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in the planning, filming, and production of documentaries. It offers a range of services, including the creation of large-scale documentaries, short videos, and virtual reality content. The company focuses on delivering high-quality visual experiences through its multimedia services, which cater to diverse audiences. By combining traditional filmmaking techniques with innovative digital media approaches, Zhonglan Media aims to enhance viewer engagement and provide compelling storytelling through its productions.

Bilibili

Post in 2018
Bilibili Inc. is an online entertainment platform based in Shanghai, China, catering primarily to the younger generation. Founded in 2009, the company has evolved from a niche content community focused on anime, comics, and games (ACG) into a comprehensive entertainment hub that offers a diverse range of media formats, including videos, live broadcasts, and mobile games. Bilibili emphasizes high-quality content and aims to create immersive experiences that foster strong emotional connections among its users. The platform features a unique interactive playback system that allows for real-time subtitle overlays, enhancing user engagement. Additionally, Bilibili has established a strategic collaboration with Tencent for the sharing and operation of anime and games, further expanding its content offerings and reach within the Chinese market.

NewsDog

Series C in 2018
NewsDog operates as a news and entertainment content aggregator, focusing on both Indian and international markets. The company has developed a platform known as WeMedia, which facilitates content submission from users and has garnered a community of over 30,000 regular contributors. By leveraging machine learning technology, NewsDog curates personalized news experiences for its users, allowing them to access updated information efficiently. The company faces competition from other content aggregators, including Dailyhunt, Inshorts, and NewsPoint.

CMC

Series A in 2018
CMC Inc. is a Chinese state-backed media and entertainment conglomerate that produces a diverse array of content, including film, television dramas, financial media, music, and sports. Established in 2010, CMC Capital operates as a private equity and venture capital firm located in Shanghai, focusing on investments across various sectors such as culture, technology, media, entertainment, consumer goods, medical treatment, and telecommunications. The company's multifaceted approach enables it to influence multiple aspects of the media landscape while supporting growth in complementary industries.

Chaping

Series A in 2018
A Media & Entertainment Company based in Hangzhou.

NewsDog

Series C in 2018
NewsDog operates as a news and entertainment content aggregator, focusing on both Indian and international markets. The company has developed a platform known as WeMedia, which facilitates content submission from users and has garnered a community of over 30,000 regular contributors. By leveraging machine learning technology, NewsDog curates personalized news experiences for its users, allowing them to access updated information efficiently. The company faces competition from other content aggregators, including Dailyhunt, Inshorts, and NewsPoint.

Can Video China

Series B in 2018
Mobile video studio based in China.

Pear Video

Series A in 2018
Pear Video is a prominent short video content platform in China, dedicated to delivering timely video news across various sectors, including business, entertainment, technology, and lifestyle. Founded by a team with a robust media background, the platform focuses on producing deeply edited aggregated content along with exclusive original coverage. Pear Video caters to the younger generation by offering mobile-friendly video products suitable for sharing. The platform employs innovative technologies and tools to enhance video production and consumption in the mobile internet era. It operates as a cross-platform, open new media entity, utilizing a flexible collaborative and revenue-sharing model to amplify the reach of high-quality short videos. Content is updated daily and distributed not only through its mobile app and website but also across social networks and other video platforms globally, ensuring broader user engagement.

Shanghai Youhug Media

Corporate Round in 2017
Shanghai Youhug Media is a media and entertainment management company based in Shanghai, established in 2012. The firm specializes in the production and distribution of television content and films, focusing on the creation and performance of film and television dramas. By offering a diverse range of immersive motion picture experiences, Shanghai Youhug Media caters to the interests of movie and television enthusiasts. The company plays a significant role in the media landscape, contributing to both the creative and commercial aspects of the industry.

Bilibili

Series D in 2017
Bilibili Inc. is an online entertainment platform based in Shanghai, China, catering primarily to the younger generation. Founded in 2009, the company has evolved from a niche content community focused on anime, comics, and games (ACG) into a comprehensive entertainment hub that offers a diverse range of media formats, including videos, live broadcasts, and mobile games. Bilibili emphasizes high-quality content and aims to create immersive experiences that foster strong emotional connections among its users. The platform features a unique interactive playback system that allows for real-time subtitle overlays, enhancing user engagement. Additionally, Bilibili has established a strategic collaboration with Tencent for the sharing and operation of anime and games, further expanding its content offerings and reach within the Chinese market.

Tencent Music Entertainment

Acquisition in 2016
Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) is the largest online music entertainment platform in China, operating the top four music mobile apps in terms of mobile MAUs. Our platform comprises our online music, online karaoke and music-centric live streaming services, supported by our content offerings, technology and data. Our platform is an all-in-one music entertainment destination that allows users to seamlessly engage with music in many ways, including discovering, listening, singing, watching and socializing. On our platform, social interactions, such as sharing, liking, commenting, following and virtual gifting, are deeply integrated in our products and highly complementary to the core music experience, thereby enhancing our user experience, engagement and retention. We had over 800 million total unique MAUs in the second quarter of 2018, covering the full spectrum of user demographics in China.

Meta View

Series B in 2016
Meta View is a technology company specializing in augmented and virtual reality solutions, catering to various industries such as manufacturing, communication, media, medicine, education, and 3D modeling. Founded in 2019 by Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo, the company develops wearable devices and development kits, including the Meta 1 and Meta 2, which enable users to interact with holograms and access digital information seamlessly. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Meta View distributes its products to markets in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and throughout the European Union and EFTA. The company's innovative offerings leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences in both augmented and virtual reality environments.

VC Mobile Entertainment

Venture Round in 2015
VC Mobile Entertainment Inc. is a game development company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating a diverse range of games for mobile devices, personal computers, consoles, and online platforms. Through its innovative approach to game design, VC Mobile Entertainment aims to engage a broad audience and enhance the gaming experience across various formats.

Heirloom, Inc.

Angel Round in 2014
Heirloom, Inc. is a Digital Media company.
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