MomentCam
Series A in 2014
MomentCam is a Chinese company that operates a mobile application designed for photo editing, enabling users to transform their photos into personalized cartoons in real time. Since its launch, the app has achieved significant popularity, amassing over 200 million downloads and setting records with 3.25 million new users in a single day and 10 million in just four days. MomentCam offers in-app purchases for additional special effects and is exploring further monetization options, including in-app gifting and offline gifts. The app's unique features allow users to share their creations with friends and a wider community, enhancing the social aspect of photo editing.
Meitu is a global innovator in mobile photography and video applications, known for its proprietary facial recognition and virtual makeup try-on technologies. Since its inception in 2008, the company has developed a suite of popular apps, including MeituPic, Meipai, SelfieCity, BeautyCam, BeautyPlus, Airbrush, and MakeupPlus, which have collectively reached over 1 billion unique device installations. Meitu aims to create a mobile beauty ecosystem that enables users to discover, experiment with, create, and share new looks directly from their smartphones. In addition to its software offerings, Meitu is involved in the smart hardware sector, producing products such as the MeituEve AI skin analyzer and the Meitu Genius smart mirror. With a workforce of around 900 employees and offices in China, Santa Monica, and Palo Alto, Meitu is expanding its global presence, particularly in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company is actively seeking skilled professionals in various domains to support its growth strategy.