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 Social Media

Pocket FM

Series D in 2024
Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It enables users to share and listen to audios, fostering direct communication with creators worldwide, including podcasts.

Lens Protocol

Seed Round in 2023
Lens Protocol is a composable and decentralized social network serving the Web3 community. It enables creators to build their own web3 social media platforms and accounts, giving them control over their connections with their communities and also ownership over their content.

ClassDojo

Series D in 2022
ClassDojo, Inc. is an online school communication platform founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform connects teachers, students, and families, fostering close-knit communities that enhance the educational experience. It allows educators to share classroom activities, including photos and videos, and facilitates communication through features like Class Story and private messaging with parents. ClassDojo aims to engage students and their families by providing a space where learning can be shared and celebrated, ultimately enriching the educational environment and promoting collaboration both in and out of the classroom. The company, previously known as Class Twist, Inc., rebranded to ClassDojo, Inc. in December 2017.

WeShine Network

Series B in 2022
WeShine Network is a marketing and service platform based in Nanjing, China, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing integrated marketing solutions, primarily utilizing the WeChat platform to facilitate corporate account management for business users. WeShine Network enables enterprises to attract and acquire customers through various channels, enhancing their marketing precision and broadening their customer base. With over 150,000 businesses served and more than 30,000 paid enterprise users, the company has built a substantial presence globally, supported by a network of over 600 channel partners. Its offices are located in major cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, and Wuhan.

ShareChat

Debt Financing in 2022
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Xiaohongshu

Series E in 2021
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.

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.

Soul APP

Series D in 2021
Launched in 2016, Soul App is now one of the leading social networking applications in China. With a robust user base among Chinese Gen Z, Soul was designed to empower self-value expression and foster genuine relationships based on interest graphs and AI algorithms. Soul aspires to build a virtual social playground for its users to socialize, connect and maintain relationships free from the geographic and social constraints. Soul is the first social networking platform in China that requires all users to interact through avatars, and has a unique business model driven by the integration of intensive user interactions and an engaging community. Soul distinguishes itself from other peers with focus on virtual identities, open-ended relationships based on interest graphs, extensive user generated content (UGC), decentralized content distribution and its proprietary technologies. Nowadays, Soul pioneers in embracing the AI technologies in the social networking industry to meet the evolving social demand from the younger generation. In 2020, Soul kicked off its AIGC technology R&D. In 2023, Soul launched a proprietary large language model (LLM), Soul X, and has seamlessly embedded AI capabilities across use cases on its platform, which epitomizes Soul's product philosophy of the “Synergic Model-application Interplay”.

DXY

Series E in 2020
DXY is an online healthcare community based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, founded in 2000 by Li Tiantian and Jin Zhang. The company focuses on connecting healthcare professionals, consumers, and organizations through a specialized social media platform that emphasizes pharmaceuticals and life sciences. DXY provides a range of communication software and tools aimed at enhancing productivity among its users. The platform hosts informative articles on the latest medical research and general health advice, facilitating knowledge exchange between physicians and the public. Additionally, DXY offers public health services online and engages in precision digital marketing to further support its community. The company is backed by prominent investors, including Trustbridge Partners and Tencent.

Pocket FM

Series A in 2020
Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It enables users to share and listen to audios, fostering direct communication with creators worldwide, including podcasts.

Soul APP

Series D in 2020
Launched in 2016, Soul App is now one of the leading social networking applications in China. With a robust user base among Chinese Gen Z, Soul was designed to empower self-value expression and foster genuine relationships based on interest graphs and AI algorithms. Soul aspires to build a virtual social playground for its users to socialize, connect and maintain relationships free from the geographic and social constraints. Soul is the first social networking platform in China that requires all users to interact through avatars, and has a unique business model driven by the integration of intensive user interactions and an engaging community. Soul distinguishes itself from other peers with focus on virtual identities, open-ended relationships based on interest graphs, extensive user generated content (UGC), decentralized content distribution and its proprietary technologies. Nowadays, Soul pioneers in embracing the AI technologies in the social networking industry to meet the evolving social demand from the younger generation. In 2020, Soul kicked off its AIGC technology R&D. In 2023, Soul launched a proprietary large language model (LLM), Soul X, and has seamlessly embedded AI capabilities across use cases on its platform, which epitomizes Soul's product philosophy of the “Synergic Model-application Interplay”.

Huya.com

Post in 2020
Huya Inc. operates a leading game live streaming platform in China, facilitating interactive broadcasts that allow real-time interaction between broadcasters and viewers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Guangzhou, Huya provides a diverse array of live streaming content, encompassing a vast library of approximately 3,800 games across various genres, including esports, mobile, and console games, as well as entertainment categories like talent shows and online theater. Additionally, Huya runs Nimo TV, which focuses on game streaming in Southeast Asia and Latin America. The company also engages in online advertising, marketing services, software development, and internet value-added services. As a subsidiary of Tencent, Huya benefits from the support of one of the largest technology companies in China, with Tencent holding a significant equity stake and voting power.

Kuaishou Technology

Series F in 2019
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.

BOSS Zhipin

Series E in 2019
BOSS Zhipin is an online recruitment platform in China in terms of average MAU. BOSS Zhipin are a pioneer in introducing a disruptive model which is transforming China’s online recruitment industry – the Direct Recruitment Model. Our mobile-native product promotes instant direct chats between Bosses and job seekers, delivers accurate recommendation results, and is powered by proprietary AI algorithms and big data insights.

IngageApp

Series E in 2019
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Webuy Group

Series C in 2019
Webuy Group, established in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, operates as a community-based e-commerce platform focused on apparel. The company owns several brands, including Shaking Baby and Haoyiku. Webuy Group utilizes a social e-commerce model that connects consumers with brands through WeChat, China's leading social media application. This platform allows merchants to share product links directly within their social networks, facilitating immediate purchases. By leveraging trust built through these networks, Webuy Group enhances customer engagement and offers features such as quick payment settlements and low return rates. Additionally, the company provides ongoing training to support business improvement, helping partner brands manage inventory effectively while enabling individual merchants to reach their customers more efficiently.

Zhihu

Series F in 2019
Zhihu is a prominent Chinese social question-and-answer platform that allows users to seek information by soliciting opinions and insights from individuals rather than relying solely on traditional forum responses. Established to foster a community-driven exchange of knowledge, Zhihu has grown significantly, with a registered user base exceeding 300,000 by early 2012. The company operates primarily within the online content community space, monetizing its services through a combination of paid memberships, advertising, content-commerce solutions, and vocational training offerings. All of its revenue is generated from within China, reflecting its focus on the domestic market and its commitment to providing users with a rich and engaging platform for knowledge sharing.

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."

NewsDog

Series C in 2018
NewsDog is a news and entertainment content aggregator that operates a platform called WeMedia, allowing users to submit stories and engage with a community of over 30,000 regular contributors. The company's platform is designed to serve both Indian and overseas markets, facilitating self-media authors and professional content creators in showcasing their work. By employing machine learning technology, NewsDog aggregates personalized news, enabling users to efficiently access updated information. The company competes with other prominent players in the field, including Dailyhunt, Inshorts, and NewsPoint.

Zhihu

Series E in 2018
Zhihu is a prominent Chinese social question-and-answer platform that allows users to seek information by soliciting opinions and insights from individuals rather than relying solely on traditional forum responses. Established to foster a community-driven exchange of knowledge, Zhihu has grown significantly, with a registered user base exceeding 300,000 by early 2012. The company operates primarily within the online content community space, monetizing its services through a combination of paid memberships, advertising, content-commerce solutions, and vocational training offerings. All of its revenue is generated from within China, reflecting its focus on the domestic market and its commitment to providing users with a rich and engaging platform for knowledge sharing.

Webuy Group

Series B in 2018
Webuy Group, established in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, operates as a community-based e-commerce platform focused on apparel. The company owns several brands, including Shaking Baby and Haoyiku. Webuy Group utilizes a social e-commerce model that connects consumers with brands through WeChat, China's leading social media application. This platform allows merchants to share product links directly within their social networks, facilitating immediate purchases. By leveraging trust built through these networks, Webuy Group enhances customer engagement and offers features such as quick payment settlements and low return rates. Additionally, the company provides ongoing training to support business improvement, helping partner brands manage inventory effectively while enabling individual merchants to reach their customers more efficiently.

Xiaohongshu

Series D in 2018
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.

NewsDog

Series C in 2018
NewsDog is a news and entertainment content aggregator that operates a platform called WeMedia, allowing users to submit stories and engage with a community of over 30,000 regular contributors. The company's platform is designed to serve both Indian and overseas markets, facilitating self-media authors and professional content creators in showcasing their work. By employing machine learning technology, NewsDog aggregates personalized news, enabling users to efficiently access updated information. The company competes with other prominent players in the field, including Dailyhunt, Inshorts, and NewsPoint.

IngageApp

Series D in 2018
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Huya.com

Series B in 2018
Huya Inc. operates a leading game live streaming platform in China, facilitating interactive broadcasts that allow real-time interaction between broadcasters and viewers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Guangzhou, Huya provides a diverse array of live streaming content, encompassing a vast library of approximately 3,800 games across various genres, including esports, mobile, and console games, as well as entertainment categories like talent shows and online theater. Additionally, Huya runs Nimo TV, which focuses on game streaming in Southeast Asia and Latin America. The company also engages in online advertising, marketing services, software development, and internet value-added services. As a subsidiary of Tencent, Huya benefits from the support of one of the largest technology companies in China, with Tencent holding a significant equity stake and voting power.

Douyu TV

Series E in 2018
Douyu International Holdings Limited operates a live streaming platform based in Wuhan, China, focusing primarily on interactive gaming and entertainment content. Founded in 2014, the platform connects various stakeholders, including game developers, professional eSports teams, advertisers, and viewers. Douyu TV features a wide range of live streaming options, encompassing not only video games but also sports, variety shows, music, and travel content. The platform enables users to submit, view, and comment on videos, while also providing features for recording and sharing clips of live broadcasts. Douyu TV plays a significant role in the eSports ecosystem by sponsoring teams and organizing tournaments, positioning itself as a key player in the live streaming and gaming sectors in China.

Kuaishou Technology

Series E in 2018
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.

Wattpad

Venture Round in 2018
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2006 by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. It operates an online social storytelling platform that connects a global community of over 65 million users who engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read and write stories, fostering collaboration through comments and multimedia features. In addition to its main platform, Wattpad has developed Tap, a product offering short, chat-based stories in multiple languages. The company also includes Wattpad Studios, which collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital, and print formats. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising products aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Snap

Post in 2017
Snap Inc. is a United States technology and social media company best known for Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send ephemeral photos and videos, share Stories, and access augmented reality features. The company also offers Camera, Chat, Memories, Discover, and Snap Map to enhance communication and content discovery, and has produced Spectacles, a line of wearable camera hardware. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was founded in 2010 and focuses on camera-based experiences that blend messaging, AR effects, and interactive media for a global audience.

Smule

Series H in 2017
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

Kuaishou Technology

Series D in 2017
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.

IngageApp

Series D in 2017
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.

Zhihu

Series D in 2017
Zhihu is a prominent Chinese social question-and-answer platform that allows users to seek information by soliciting opinions and insights from individuals rather than relying solely on traditional forum responses. Established to foster a community-driven exchange of knowledge, Zhihu has grown significantly, with a registered user base exceeding 300,000 by early 2012. The company operates primarily within the online content community space, monetizing its services through a combination of paid memberships, advertising, content-commerce solutions, and vocational training offerings. All of its revenue is generated from within China, reflecting its focus on the domestic market and its commitment to providing users with a rich and engaging platform for knowledge sharing.

Sanook

Acquisition in 2016
Sanook.com, established in 1998 and based in Bangkok, Thailand, is a prominent Internet brand that serves as the most trafficked online destination for Thai users. As a comprehensive web directory, it provides a wide array of services, including search capabilities, a marketplace, entertainment, news, community services, communication tools, and social networking features. Sanook! also engages in mobile services, online advertising, and search marketing, solidifying its position as a key player in the digital landscape of Thailand. The platform, a subsidiary of the MIH Group, which is part of the larger multinational media company Naspers Limited, has become an integral part of the online experience for many users in the region.

Fenda

Series A in 2016
Fenda is an audio-based skill-sharing platform based in China that allows users to engage in social interactions by asking questions and receiving answers from experts and celebrities. Users can set their own prices for answering questions in their areas of expertise, while others can pay to receive those answers. Additionally, the platform enables users to listen to various questions and answers, enhancing the learning experience and fostering a community of knowledge sharing.

Xiaoyuan Siling

Series A in 2016
Xiaoyuan Siling is a college campus services mobile application. They also provides information of campus events through school announcements and student forums.

Douyu TV

Series C in 2016
Douyu International Holdings Limited operates a live streaming platform based in Wuhan, China, focusing primarily on interactive gaming and entertainment content. Founded in 2014, the platform connects various stakeholders, including game developers, professional eSports teams, advertisers, and viewers. Douyu TV features a wide range of live streaming options, encompassing not only video games but also sports, variety shows, music, and travel content. The platform enables users to submit, view, and comment on videos, while also providing features for recording and sharing clips of live broadcasts. Douyu TV plays a significant role in the eSports ecosystem by sponsoring teams and organizing tournaments, positioning itself as a key player in the live streaming and gaming sectors in China.

Hike

Series D in 2016
Hike is a technology company that develops in-store, online, and on-the-go selling platforms for retailers, along with retail management software hosted on the cloud.

Baobao

Series B in 2016
Baobao is a digital video streaming social media platform based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. The company specializes in providing a mobile app that allows users to conduct and watch live video streaming, catering to a growing trend in the Chinese market. Through its platform, users can engage with one another by commenting, offering gifts, and participating in private chats, enhancing the social interaction experience. Baobao's services are designed for both social and commercial purposes, making it a versatile option for various user needs.

Gengmei

Series C in 2016
Gengmei is a Chinese mobile application established in 2013, specializing in connecting users seeking cosmetic surgery with qualified professionals. The platform offers real-life plastic surgery case studies, covering various procedures such as micro-plastic surgery, dental work, ophthalmology, and anti-aging treatments. With over 3.4 million cases across 204 cities and five overseas regions, Gengmei has helped approximately 22 million users find suitable doctors, reducing the risk of subpar services and assisting professionals in building their personal brands.

Tencent Music Entertainment

Acquisition in 2016
Tencent Music Entertainment is China's leading online music entertainment platform, operating the top four music mobile apps. It offers integrated services including online music, karaoke, live streaming, and social features, serving over 800 million users across diverse demographics.

Kamcord

Series C in 2016
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that enables users to record and share video content of their gameplay. By utilizing a mobile gameplay software development kit, Kamcord facilitates interaction among users through video, allowing them to engage with and showcase their gaming experiences.

Xiaohongshu

Series C in 2016
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.

Douyu TV

Series B in 2016
Douyu International Holdings Limited operates a live streaming platform based in Wuhan, China, focusing primarily on interactive gaming and entertainment content. Founded in 2014, the platform connects various stakeholders, including game developers, professional eSports teams, advertisers, and viewers. Douyu TV features a wide range of live streaming options, encompassing not only video games but also sports, variety shows, music, and travel content. The platform enables users to submit, view, and comment on videos, while also providing features for recording and sharing clips of live broadcasts. Douyu TV plays a significant role in the eSports ecosystem by sponsoring teams and organizing tournaments, positioning itself as a key player in the live streaming and gaming sectors in China.

SoYoung

Series C in 2016
SoYoung operates an online platform in China that connects users with medical aesthetic service providers, including clinics and plastic surgeons, for discovery, evaluation and online reservations. Based in Beijing, it blends professional content distributed via social media and targeted media channels with a social, user-generated community and an online reservation service. The company is also involved in research, development, production, sales and agency of laser and other optoelectronic medical beauty equipment. Revenue is earned from information services fees and reservation fees charged to providers.

Zhihu

Series C in 2015
Zhihu is a prominent Chinese social question-and-answer platform that allows users to seek information by soliciting opinions and insights from individuals rather than relying solely on traditional forum responses. Established to foster a community-driven exchange of knowledge, Zhihu has grown significantly, with a registered user base exceeding 300,000 by early 2012. The company operates primarily within the online content community space, monetizing its services through a combination of paid memberships, advertising, content-commerce solutions, and vocational training offerings. All of its revenue is generated from within China, reflecting its focus on the domestic market and its commitment to providing users with a rich and engaging platform for knowledge sharing.

SketchMe

Seed Round in 2015
SketchMe is a social media application that enables its users to capture their friends’ special moments and share them with one another.

Remark

Seed Round in 2015
Remark is a mobile application designed to enhance online social interactions by allowing users to share their daily experiences in a genuine and unfiltered manner. The platform focuses on fostering authentic relationships among users, enabling them to express their thoughts and emotions without hesitation. By facilitating ephemeral sharing, Remark aims to create a space where individuals can connect with like-minded friends and cultivate meaningful connections. The company emphasizes the importance of authenticity in social media, striving to make online interactions more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Kamcord

Series B in 2014
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that enables users to record and share video content of their gameplay. By utilizing a mobile gameplay software development kit, Kamcord facilitates interaction among users through video, allowing them to engage with and showcase their gaming experiences.

Blink

Series A in 2014
Blink is a social platform that provides a photo messaging application for users to share moments with friends and family. The app activates the camera upon opening, allowing users to quickly snap photos or record 16-second videos. Users can enhance their media with drawings, text, and audio messages before sending them to their contacts. Recipients can add their own creative touches before returning the media, fostering interactive exchanges. The shared photos and videos vanish once swiped away, though users can take screenshots or save the original images to their devices. This ephemeral nature of the content encourages spontaneous sharing without maintaining a record of past conversations.

Weidian Group

Series C in 2014
Weidian Group is a platform developer that provides e-commerce and social shopping services. The company's platform offers a digital marketplace for WeChat users to shop, allowing businesses to develop SaaS stores and connect with customers. It allows local community stores to sell their products on WeChat/SNS, where vendors may upload product information across many social media channels. It includes functions including product listings, inventory management, payment processing, and customer assistance.

DXY

Series C in 2014
DXY is an online healthcare community based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, founded in 2000 by Li Tiantian and Jin Zhang. The company focuses on connecting healthcare professionals, consumers, and organizations through a specialized social media platform that emphasizes pharmaceuticals and life sciences. DXY provides a range of communication software and tools aimed at enhancing productivity among its users. The platform hosts informative articles on the latest medical research and general health advice, facilitating knowledge exchange between physicians and the public. Additionally, DXY offers public health services online and engages in precision digital marketing to further support its community. The company is backed by prominent investors, including Trustbridge Partners and Tencent.

Whisper

Series C in 2014
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Kamcord

Seed Round in 2013
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that enables users to record and share video content of their gameplay. By utilizing a mobile gameplay software development kit, Kamcord facilitates interaction among users through video, allowing them to engage with and showcase their gaming experiences.

Snap

Series B in 2013
Snap Inc. is a United States technology and social media company best known for Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send ephemeral photos and videos, share Stories, and access augmented reality features. The company also offers Camera, Chat, Memories, Discover, and Snap Map to enhance communication and content discovery, and has produced Spectacles, a line of wearable camera hardware. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was founded in 2010 and focuses on camera-based experiences that blend messaging, AR effects, and interactive media for a global audience.

Kamcord

Seed Round in 2012
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that enables users to record and share video content of their gameplay. By utilizing a mobile gameplay software development kit, Kamcord facilitates interaction among users through video, allowing them to engage with and showcase their gaming experiences.

Waddle

Seed Round in 2011
Instant group albums. Connect. Create. Together. Waddle is the best way for groups to connect and privately create memories together through social albums. Start a Waddle album on the fly, add the friends you want included, and everyone can instantly share photos and messages with the group. Waddle albums are private - so you can be yourself and create memories with those that matter most.

Sanook

Private Equity Round in 2010
Sanook.com, established in 1998 and based in Bangkok, Thailand, is a prominent Internet brand that serves as the most trafficked online destination for Thai users. As a comprehensive web directory, it provides a wide array of services, including search capabilities, a marketplace, entertainment, news, community services, communication tools, and social networking features. Sanook! also engages in mobile services, online advertising, and search marketing, solidifying its position as a key player in the digital landscape of Thailand. The platform, a subsidiary of the MIH Group, which is part of the larger multinational media company Naspers Limited, has become an integral part of the online experience for many users in the region.
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