Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings Limited is a leading internet service provider based in Shenzhen, China, known for its extensive range of value-added services, including online games, social networking, financial technology, and online advertising. Founded in 1998, Tencent operates major platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication, entertainment, and e-commerce for millions of users. The company is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with popular titles like Honor of Kings in its portfolio. In addition to its core services, Tencent is involved in the production and distribution of films and television programs, as well as software development and digital content licensing. With a focus on user-oriented strategies, Tencent continues to adapt and expand its offerings, positioning itself as a vital part of daily life for many consumers in China and beyond.

Hongwei Chen

Executive Director of Investment

Martin Lau

President

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Steven Ma

SVP

Huateng Ma

Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO

Danying Ma

Managing Director

Bo Wang

Vice President, Tencent Games

Ye Wang

Associate Director, Global Data Intelligence and Data Service, IEG

Xiaoguang Wu

Senior Executive Vice President and CEO

Yao Xia

Executive Director

Levin Yao

Managing Director, Tencent Investment

Wenlei Zhuang

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

phil mu

Chief Investment Officer

Dowson Tong

President of Social Network Group, Senior Executive Vice President

Past deals in Internet of Things

Lingliang Intelligent Technology

Seed Round in 2025
Lingliang Intelligent Technology focuses on developing, producing, and selling smart daily necessities.

Ingeek

Series B in 2022
Shanghai InGeek Cyber Security Co., Ltd, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in information, network, and system security services. As a subsidiary of Shanghai Yinji Information Technology Co., Ltd, InGeek focuses on consulting, implementation, operation, maintenance, and software development related to cybersecurity. The company is committed to enhancing Internet of Things (IoT) security and provides industry-specific network information security products and comprehensive security solutions primarily for the communications, financial, and automotive sectors. InGeek aims to create a safer and smarter environment for connected vehicles, promoting innovation in technology while ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.

RootCloud

Series C in 2020
RootCloud is a Beijing-based cloud computing platform founded in 2016 that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial applications. The company connects industrial assets through various layers, including connection, platform, and application layers, to empower industries end-to-end. RootCloud targets machine manufacturers, equipment users, governmental regulatory agencies, and social organizations, offering services that encompass online machine management, smart manufacturing, research and development, and energy solutions. With over 10 years of experience, the company provides IoT and big data services globally, focusing on life-cycle management and digital transformation for large-scale manufacturing enterprises. By delivering software-as-a-service on the public cloud, RootCloud develops digital applications and solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve product quality for its clients.

FJ Dynamics

Venture Round in 2020
FJ Dynamics, established in 2017, is a global robotic solutions provider headquartered in China. The company specializes in developing intelligent logistics robots tailored for the agricultural industry, integrating technologies such as big data, IoT, deep learning, autonomous driving, and machine vision. Their product suite includes intelligent ground robots, unmanned logistics terminals, agricultural robots, and high-speed rice transplanters, all designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in the agricultural sector.

Phytech

Series C in 2020
Phytech Ltd. specializes in the development of phytomonitoring devices that bridge the connection between growers and their plants. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, with additional offices in California, Central USA, and Australia, the company utilizes plant Internet of Things technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to monitor plant growth and stress levels in real time. Its innovative sensors deliver critical data and alerts through web and mobile applications, empowering growers to make informed decisions that enhance yields and optimize irrigation practices. Phytech's products are applicable to a variety of crops, including corn, almonds, citrus, cotton, apple, pecan, avocado, and mango, enabling farmers to mitigate risks and promote healthy crop development. The company operates as a subsidiary of Elul Tamarynd Ltd.

Next Engine

Series A in 2019
Next Engine is an industrial Internet technology company focused on the automotive industry and digital solutions. The company provides automotive manufacturers with services that include car network cloud solutions, user-direct cloud connections, and digital operations growth. By leveraging the Internet, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, Next Engine supports the research and development of intelligent connected cars and new energy vehicle platforms. Their efforts aim to enhance the automotive experience for users through advanced big data application platforms.

Smart Fabric Technology

Series C in 2019
Smart Fabric is a company that transforms the textile production and trade process through a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. By connecting customer orders from brands and garment factories to upstream processes such as spinning, printing, dyeing, and weaving, Smart Fabric enhances collaboration among these entities. Utilizing the Internet of Things and an advanced ordering system, the company streamlines the fabric production workflow, functioning as a centralized dispatching hub. Smart Fabric focuses on delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that enable textile manufacturers to digitize their operations, manage supply chain demands more effectively, and improve overall efficiency in the manufacturing process.

Nio

Post in 2019
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Winext Technology

Corporate Round in 2019
Winext Technology specializes in providing comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services across various sectors, including smart cities, smart parking, smart energy, smart agriculture, and asset tracking. The company's product lineup features LoRa gateways, transceiver modules, and a wide array of end devices such as geomagnetic parking sensors, smoke detectors, temperature and humidity sensors, and LoRa GPS trackers. All products are compliant with LoRaWAN standards and are compatible with frequency regulations in the EU, US, and Asia. Winext Technology has established connections with prominent LoRa network platforms, enhancing the efficiency of data collection for industry users and facilitating smarter decision-making in various applications.

Zeepson

Seed Round in 2019
Zeepson is a provider of smart security hardware solutions aimed at enhancing home and business security management through the integration of Internet and IoT technologies. Established in 2008, the company specializes in developing tailored safety management products to meet diverse customer needs. Its product range includes smart bullet cabinets, smart filing cabinets, dangerous goods cabinets, multi-function storage solutions, and art management systems. Additionally, Zeepson offers innovative products such as cloud safe deposit boxes, security guard robots, and mobile monitoring devices, all designed to create a straightforward and effective security environment for users. The HISS Home Connected Intelligent Security System, which draws upon military and police security technology, represents Zeepson's commitment to advanced home security solutions.

AutoAI

Series A in 2019
AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing navigation technologies for connected vehicles. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates data and cloud services to enhance Internet accessibility within automobiles. Its product offerings include on-board components such as telematics boxes and a vehicle-optimized version of the Android operating system, alongside cloud-based technologies for data acquisition, storage, and analysis. Additionally, AutoAI provides various services to drivers, including entertainment, weather and traffic information, parking assistance, fueling options, and insurance services. As a subsidiary of NavInfo Co., Ltd., AutoAI also focuses on software solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence for dashboard functions, enhancing navigation, entertainment, voice control, and driver assistance in modern vehicles.

Ulucu

Series C in 2018
Shanghai Ulucu Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in cloud-based video and network monitoring services, catering to chain enterprises, logistics companies, educational institutions, and government entities. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including research and development, sales, installation, platform operation, and after-sales services for software and hardware. With a robust independent research and development team, Ulucu has made significant advancements in various technologies, such as embedded systems, streaming media transmission, P2P transmission, and cloud server technology, securing multiple national invention patents in the process. Additionally, Ulucu operates a vast national service network, comprising over 300 service stations across all provinces and cities, aimed at providing extensive support to its clients. The company also operates an artificial intelligence platform tailored for new retail environments, which enhances customer interactions through intelligent marketing services, including facial recognition and data analysis to enable personalized shopping experiences.

Nio

Series D in 2017
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Phytech

Series B in 2017
Phytech Ltd. specializes in the development of phytomonitoring devices that bridge the connection between growers and their plants. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, with additional offices in California, Central USA, and Australia, the company utilizes plant Internet of Things technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to monitor plant growth and stress levels in real time. Its innovative sensors deliver critical data and alerts through web and mobile applications, empowering growers to make informed decisions that enhance yields and optimize irrigation practices. Phytech's products are applicable to a variety of crops, including corn, almonds, citrus, cotton, apple, pecan, avocado, and mango, enabling farmers to mitigate risks and promote healthy crop development. The company operates as a subsidiary of Elul Tamarynd Ltd.

China Unicom

Post in 2017
China Unicom, officially known as China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd., is an integrated telecommunications operator established on January 6, 2009, through the merger of the former China Unicom and China Netcom. The company provides a wide range of telecommunications services, including mobile voice and data services, fixed-line broadband access, and various value-added services. It also offers bundled service packages that combine mobile and fixed-line offerings. In addition to basic telecommunications services, China Unicom engages in internet data center operations, cloud computing, big data, and information technology services. The company supports telecommunications network construction and provides consulting services for industry projects. With a significant domestic and international presence, China Unicom serves millions of mobile and fixed-line broadband subscribers and has established subsidiaries in 31 provinces across China and various countries worldwide. Based in Central, Hong Kong, China Unicom continues to evolve in the telecommunications landscape by diversifying its service offerings and expanding its technological capabilities.

Coocaa

Funding Round in 2017
Coocaa, established in 2006, specializes in the development of smart TVs and consumer electronics. The company offers a diverse range of products, including gaming TVs, high-end smart TVs, a remote control device for Apple's smartphones that facilitates the remote management of home appliances, Bluetooth game controllers, and Bluetooth earphones. Furthermore, Coocaa is set to introduce an innovative anti-blue light education TV aimed at children, designed to protect their eyesight. Additionally, the company has developed an operating system for smart televisions that enhances Over The Top (OTT) media services, enabling users to access content via high-speed internet and providing advertisers with effective means to reach their target audiences.

Xiaodian

Series B in 2017
Xiaodian Group, established in December 2016, is a technology-driven company specializing in small electric mobile charging services. Leveraging advanced Internet of Things technology, it has developed a comprehensive service network that spans over 2,700 cities across the country, catering to over 450 million users. Xiaodian offers various products, including large and small vending machines and mobile charging devices, strategically located in transportation hubs, urban shopping centers, hotels, cinemas, and high-speed rail stations, as well as in chain restaurants and entertainment venues. The company provides convenient smartphone charging services through a user-friendly QR code system, allowing individuals to charge their devices easily and intelligently in various consumer scenarios.

Xiaodian

Series A in 2017
Xiaodian Group, established in December 2016, is a technology-driven company specializing in small electric mobile charging services. Leveraging advanced Internet of Things technology, it has developed a comprehensive service network that spans over 2,700 cities across the country, catering to over 450 million users. Xiaodian offers various products, including large and small vending machines and mobile charging devices, strategically located in transportation hubs, urban shopping centers, hotels, cinemas, and high-speed rail stations, as well as in chain restaurants and entertainment venues. The company provides convenient smartphone charging services through a user-friendly QR code system, allowing individuals to charge their devices easily and intelligently in various consumer scenarios.

Nio

Series C in 2017
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Petuum

Series A in 2016
Petuum, Inc. is a developer of a machine learning infrastructure platform that aims to make advanced artificial intelligence technology accessible and affordable for various enterprises. Founded in 2014 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company has created the Petuum Operating System (PetuumOS), which serves as a flexible operating system and virtualization interface. This platform enables users to build, deploy, and manage machine learning and deep learning applications across diverse hardware environments, including data centers and Internet of Things devices. Additionally, Petuum offers solutions such as Petuum Poseidon, a framework for deep learning programming, and PetuumMed, a healthcare software system that provides comprehensive AI functionalities. By standardizing AI solutions, Petuum facilitates easier adoption of AI across industries, helping organizations achieve higher productivity, improved service, reduced costs, and faster delivery of applications.

Nio

Series B in 2016
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.

Byton

Series A in 2016
Byton is a developer and manufacturer of electric vehicles that integrates advanced smart technologies into its designs. The company focuses on creating intelligent driving experiences through features such as facial recognition for unlocking doors and entertainment systems displayed on dashboard-mounted screens. Byton aims to revolutionize mobility by transforming automobiles into fully connected smart devices that enhance both digital interaction and environmental sustainability. As a start-up, it fosters a culture of innovation, positioning itself as a potential leader in the evolving landscape of connected mobility.

Tile

Series B in 2016
Tile gives everything the power of smart location, locating more than six million unique items every day. Leveraging its vast community that spans 195 countries, Tile’s cloud-based finding platform helps people find the things that matter to them most. The company is based in San Mateo, CA and is backed by Francisco Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, and GGV Capital. For more information, please visit Tile.com.

Whaley Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Whaley Technology Co Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in manufacturing and developing innovative internet-based home entertainment solutions. The company's product portfolio includes smart televisions, micro projectors, virtual reality helmets, smart television software, Wi-Fi smart stereos, and smart furniture, catering to the evolving preferences of the 'micro-whale generation' – the first generation of Chinese internet natives.

Guangzhou Huan Company

Private Equity Round in 2015
Guangzhou Huan Company, founded in December 2009 and based in Beijing, China, is a leading provider of internet smart TV solutions and operates within the high-tech sector of the smart television and interactive industry. The company has established itself as the largest internet smart TV provider in China, offering services that support multiple television and set-top box manufacturers, as well as various telecommunications operators. Guangzhou Huan Company delivers six comprehensive platforms that encompass a user system, an online payment system, an advertisement system, a user behavior analysis system, a startup picture system, and an upgrade system. These platforms enable the company to facilitate an integrated viewing experience across global markets.

Tile

Series A in 2014
Tile gives everything the power of smart location, locating more than six million unique items every day. Leveraging its vast community that spans 195 countries, Tile’s cloud-based finding platform helps people find the things that matter to them most. The company is based in San Mateo, CA and is backed by Francisco Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, and GGV Capital. For more information, please visit Tile.com.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.