Tencent

Founded in 1998, Tencent is a leading global technology company based in China. It operates the world's largest game publishing business and owns WeChat, one of the most widely used messaging apps globally with over 1 billion users. The company offers a range of services including social networking, gaming, fintech, cloud computing, online advertising, and digital content.

Hongwei Chen

Executive Director of Investment

Kyle Kurpinski

Investor

Martin Lau

President

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner

Lin Haifeng

General Manager, M&A

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Steven Ma

SVP

Danying Ma

Managing Director

Huateng Ma

Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO

James Mitchell

Chief Strategy Officer

phil mu

Chief Investment Officer

Dowson Tong

President of Social Network Group, Senior Executive Vice President

Ye Wang

Associate Director, Global Data Intelligence and Data Service, IEG

Bo Wang

Vice President, Tencent Games

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

Past deals in Publishing

Offworld Industries

Corporate Round in 2022
Offworld Industries is a video game developer and publisher focused on creating immersive gaming experiences. The company specializes in the development of first-person shooter games for PC platforms, aiming to deliver a realistic battlefield experience to players. In addition to its own game development efforts, Offworld Industries seeks to foster an ecosystem of like-minded development studios, promoting collaboration within the gaming industry. Through its innovative approach, the company is dedicated to enhancing the gaming landscape by producing compelling and engaging content.

1C Entertainment

Acquisition in 2022
1C Entertainment operates in the segments of production of video games, specialized services for third-party publishers and independent development studios

Inflexion Games

Acquisition in 2022
Inflexion Games is a game development and publishing company based in Edmonton, Canada. The studio specializes in creating online video games set in Victorian fantasy worlds, focusing on adventure and mystery themes.

Byment

Venture Round in 2021
Baiman Culture Communication Co., Ltd. is an Internet-based cultural enterprise focused on the development and production of online animation, comics, and games. The company specializes in network animation and IP incubation, offering services that encompass long and short comic script development, drawing creation, and full platform publishing for Internet comics. Its professional team is well-equipped for the entire production process of animated content, including script development and directing. By leveraging its original content capabilities, Baiman aims to deliver high-quality online anime, comics, and games, enhancing the user experience in the digital entertainment space.

Kadokawa

Post in 2021
Kadokawa Corporation, established in 1945 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates as a comprehensive entertainment company. It engages primarily in publishing, film production, and digital content businesses, including animation, videos, games, rights, merchandising, and network entertainment services. The company also runs a video-sharing website and offers products and services tailored for global intellectual property expansion and digital transformation.

Lokal

Series A in 2021
Lokal is a news platform focused on delivering local news and information to Indian communities. It aggregates and publishes a wide range of content, including news on politics, sports, education, and entertainment, as well as government job notifications and classifieds such as job and matrimonial ads. The platform aims to provide authentic and relevant news in native languages, helping readers stay informed about current affairs and issues that affect their local towns and cities. Through its comprehensive approach, Lokal serves as a vital resource for individuals seeking localized content and services.

Ookbee

Debt Financing in 2021
Founded in 2010, Ookbee is a Thai company specializing in digital publishing. It offers a wide range of online content including novels, audiobooks, magazines, and educational materials across various categories such as art, business, lifestyle, and technology. The platform enables users to create, share, and monetize their own content.

Bad Robot Games

Series B in 2021
Bad Robot Games, founded by filmmaker J.J. Abrams, focuses on storytelling and world-building through the medium of games. The company leverages the expertise of industry veterans from both the gaming and entertainment sectors, creating immersive experiences that blend interactive gameplay with cinematic narratives. Bad Robot Games aims to unite diverse artistic perspectives to develop expansive worlds that engage audiences across various platforms, including gaming, animation, and motion films. With a commitment to innovation and creativity, the company aspires to deliver experiences that are enjoyable to both play and watch. Based in Santa Monica, Bad Robot Games is part of the broader Bad Robot brand, known for its successful television and film projects.

Klei Entertainment

Acquisition in 2021
Klei Entertainment is a video game development studio located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company specializes in creating and publishing a diverse range of games across various platforms, encompassing both single-player and multiplayer experiences. Klei is driven by a passion for developing games that resonate with their creative vision, resulting in unique and engaging titles. Their portfolio includes innovative puzzle games and reimagined classic genres, reflecting their commitment to crafting memorable gameplay experiences that evoke nostalgia. Through the talent and creativity of its team, Klei Entertainment aims to deliver games that captivate players and stand out in the competitive gaming landscape.

Pratilipi

Series C in 2020
Pratilipi is a platform that connects readers and writers across India, facilitating the discovery, creation, and sharing of stories, poems, articles, and novels in various Indian languages.

Little Bear Rental

Series C in 2019
Developer of an online story telling platform designed to to inspire girls to find their own inner wisdom and power. The company's online story telling platform publishes digital books and stories which help girls discover that they are heiresses to ancient lineages of fairy godmothers and helps them to gain trust and nurture their own gifts and work together as a cultural force for good, enabling girls and women to understand the wonderful truths about themselves by which they can change the world.

Crossingstar Studio

Series A in 2019
Crossingstar Studio, founded in 2016 and based in Hangzhou, China, specializes in the production of comics and the development and publication of mobile games. The company collaborates with authors and game designers to transform their creative concepts into fully realized works, which are subsequently hosted on various external platforms. In addition to producing in-house comic content, Crossingstar Studio is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, offering employees a range of benefits that enhance their overall experience.

Byment

Series A in 2019
Baiman Culture Communication Co., Ltd. is an Internet-based cultural enterprise focused on the development and production of online animation, comics, and games. The company specializes in network animation and IP incubation, offering services that encompass long and short comic script development, drawing creation, and full platform publishing for Internet comics. Its professional team is well-equipped for the entire production process of animated content, including script development and directing. By leveraging its original content capabilities, Baiman aims to deliver high-quality online anime, comics, and games, enhancing the user experience in the digital entertainment space.

Fatshark

Private Equity Round in 2019
Founded in 2008, Fatshark is an independent Swedish game development studio specializing in multiplayer video games for mobile, PC, Mac, and console platforms. The company offers subcontracting services for game development and sells published games through its online store.

Crossingstar Studio

Series A in 2018
Crossingstar Studio, founded in 2016 and based in Hangzhou, China, specializes in the production of comics and the development and publication of mobile games. The company collaborates with authors and game designers to transform their creative concepts into fully realized works, which are subsequently hosted on various external platforms. In addition to producing in-house comic content, Crossingstar Studio is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, offering employees a range of benefits that enhance their overall experience.

Deja Vu

Series B in 2018
Deja Vu vendor of books online. This portal offers novels in a range of genres, including thriller, romance, and science fiction. It provides a selection of used books.

Duozhi

Series B in 2018
Duozhi is a news platform focusing on the education and training industry.

Ookbee

Funding Round in 2017
Founded in 2010, Ookbee is a Thai company specializing in digital publishing. It offers a wide range of online content including novels, audiobooks, magazines, and educational materials across various categories such as art, business, lifestyle, and technology. The platform enables users to create, share, and monetize their own content.

Xinshixiang

Series A in 2016
Xinshixiang is a prominent content provider that has evolved from text production to hosting notable events. Its platform offers personalized recommendations, emotional support, and value-driven solutions, empowering young individuals to find self-worth through reading.

Cloudary

Acquisition in 2015
Cloudary Corporation is a prominent provider of literature and publication services in the People’s Republic of China. The company operates a community-driven literary platform featuring six original literature websites, which include Qidian.com, Readnovel.com, Hongxiu.com, Xs8.cn, Xxsy.net, and Rongshuxia.com. These platforms cover a diverse range of genres, such as fantasy, wuxia, science fiction, mystery, and romance. In addition to its extensive collection of literary works, Cloudary enhances user experience by offering community tools, including personal spaces, virtual gifting options, a book review bar, and forums for discussion. Through these services, Cloudary fosters a vibrant online literary community, engaging readers and writers alike.

WOMeN.COM

Seed Round in 2014
Women.com is an online interactive publishing platform designed to support and promote content, conversation, and community for women. It serves as a destination for women to engage in discussions, share their experiences, and express their unique voices. The platform features an online forum where users can communicate and connect with one another, fostering a sense of community and collaboration. Additionally, Women.com allows users to create quizzes and other engaging content, enhancing the interactive experience for its audience.

Outspark

Series B in 2008
Outspark is the Western leader in publishing premium micro-trans MMOs. Based in San Fransisco the company has published numerous successful MMOs, and is currently introducing Divine Souls and Fists of Fu for 2010. Outspark CEO & Founder, Susan Choe said the company's real strength will be its open Platform APIs, on which game developers or publisher can plug into, to self publish their online games, while leveraging the infrastructure, business intelligence data, existing users, portal and social network community features.

PIXEL SOFT

Funding Round in 2007
PIXEL SOFT is a game developer and publisher of game software. Their games, such as terminal games, mobile games, video games, and consoles, as well as their online gaming platforms, create a brand in the interactive entertainment industry.
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