Baidu, established in 2000 and headquartered in Beijing, is the largest internet search engine in China, commanding over 50% of the market share as of 2024. The company provides a range of services, including online search, community forums, and vertical industry searches, as well as navigation and online storage solutions. Baidu's primary revenue, accounting for 72% in 2023, comes from online marketing services linked to its search engine. Beyond search, Baidu is focused on growth in artificial intelligence, cloud services, video streaming, voice recognition, and autonomous driving technologies. Additionally, Baidu manages investment funds, including a venture capital fund and a buyout fund, targeting sectors such as information technology, fintech, and machine learning.
The company's first-generation laser radar products use MEMS technology, and plan to achieve scale-up in the L3-class autonomous driving and unmanned logistics fields in the next five years, and lay out the next generation optical-based phased array (OPA) through its integrated chip research and development capabilities. The technical laser radar is aimed at the L4/L5 level autopilot market after 5-10 years.
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.
Qingyun Zhitong is an intelligent manufacturing enabling enterprise in the chemical industry. It is a continuous transformation platform for the scientific and technological achievements of the department of chemical engineering and the department of automation of tsinghua university. The company is committed to empowering industrial big data technology, industrial intelligent control technology, 5G technology, and AI technology. It can help chemical industry parks and chemical enterprises to help the construction of new infrastructure and industrial Internet in the chemical industry, and promote the intelligent transformation and upgrading of chemical enterprises and the construction of intelligent factories.
Qiangua Technology
Series A in 2021
Qiangua Technology is a Chinese autonomous driving truck company that provides logistics and transportation services based on automated driving technology.
JOYY Inc. is a social media and interactive communication platform based in China, operating various live streaming and short-form video services. Its key offerings include YY Live, a comprehensive platform for music, dance, and talk shows; Bigo Live, which allows users to share live moments; and Huya, a gaming live streaming service. Additionally, JOYY operates Likee, a platform for creating and sharing short videos, as well as imo, a video communication tool, and Hago, a casual gaming social platform that incorporates live streaming and chat features. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Guangzhou, JOYY engages users in real-time online activities through voice, text, and video, and facilitates virtual currency transactions for various interactive experiences. The company was previously known as YY Inc. until its name change in December 2019.
Zhihu (知乎) is a Chinese socialized website for questions and answers. It differs from traditional online question and answer forums by enabling users to obtain information through questions that provoke the opinions and views from answerers as individuals. The number of registered users on Zhihu has surpassed 300,000 by the end of January 2012. Zhihu was founded in 2011.
Kaishuo Jianggushi is a children's content provider. Also known as Kaishu Story, the brand is focusing on children’s stories with additional products such as audio series and online parenting courses.
Xinchao Media provides customers with more accurate and cheaper community media traffic with “smart hardware + software.
The company is currently covering 95 cities, nearly 610,000 elevators, covering an average of more than 100 million middle-class people. The trendy media elevator TVs are distributed in the elevators of the middle and high-end residential communities across the country. The TV screen is installed 1.5 meters away from the elevator floor. The sound is clear and the people are not disturbed, so that the audience can watch it comfortably in the elevator and let the advertising information spread effectively.
Hangzhou Netease Cloud Music Technology Co., Ltd. offers online music streaming services. The company provides its services through a mobile application. Hangzhou Netease Cloud Music Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Hangzhou, China. Hangzhou Netease Cloud Music Technology Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of NetEase, Inc.
Baidu Video became independent in 2016, aiming to become the No. 1 professional generated content video platform in China. Baidu Video will focus on platform development and continue to provide audiences with video search and content aggregation services.
Lionbridge Capital Co., Limited operates a specialized financing and service platform for commercial vehicles in China, focusing on the logistics and transportation sectors. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Beijing, the company provides various financing options, including truck purchase financing, working capital financing, and after-car finance tailored for small drivers, medium-sized fleets, and truck dealers. Its offerings encompass financing for heavy trucks, second-hand vehicles, new energy vehicles, and buses, aiming to support the logistics industry effectively. By leveraging technology and financial instruments, Lionbridge seeks to create innovative operating models that benefit its partners and enhance value across different sectors, including health care and new equipment. The company was acquired by Bain Capital in 2014, further strengthening its capabilities in the financial services landscape.
iSpace China develops commercial launch vehicles to commercial aerospace customers worldwide. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China.
IDRIVERPLUS, founded in 2015, is deeply involved in developing a “brain” that allows vehicles to be self-driving. It is one of the few Chinese domestic companies providing multi-functional solutions for autonomous driving systems. The company’s team of professional talents continues to advance technologies related to OEMs, electronics, the Internet, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing. The company’s cumulative test mileage for autonomous driving vehicles exceeds 400,000 km. IDRIVERPLUS is one of the first enterprises to mass-product and commercialize the autonomous driving vehicles, and it stays at the forefront of the industry.
A.I. Nemo develops hardware, home appliances, and a family companion robot. A.I. Nemo was established in March 2014 and is an innovative company dedicated to developing Internet hardware and smart home appliances. The company at the beginning of the creation of the speed of light to get the vibration and innovation workshop A round of investment.
Beijing Zhizhen Internet Technology Co., Ltd. develops a mobile application Yanzhuanjia, which connects patients, hospitals, and experts to ophthalmic clinical diagnosis and treatment solutions. Its product helps to provide remote video consultation and record management services to patients with eye diseases. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.
Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur operates a ride-booking application for providing mobility services in China. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, China.
Sound Technology is a science and technology innovation company that specializes in acoustics frontier technology and artificial intelligence interaction. It is committed to lead the more interactive experience of artificial intelligence in the real environment and realize the human-computer interaction vision that "listen to you and know what you think".
China Unicom is a leading integrated telecommunications operator based in Hong Kong, providing a wide range of telecommunications services and products globally. The company offers mobile voice services, including local and long-distance calls, as well as mobile data services, such as SMS, mobile music, and app services. Additionally, China Unicom provides fixed-line services, including broadband access and value-added services, and bundles these offerings into comprehensive service packages. The company is also involved in advanced technological services, including cloud computing, big data, and Internet-of-Things solutions. Furthermore, it offers network construction, consulting, and project management services, alongside various other services such as e-payment, advertising, and customer support. Established in 2009 through the merger of China Unicom and China Netcom, China Unicom has a significant presence across China and internationally, with multiple subsidiaries operating in 31 provinces and various regions worldwide.
Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE: BITA) is a provider of internet content & marketing services, and transaction services for China's fast-growing automotive industry. Bitauto’s business consists of three segments: advertising and subscription business, transaction services business and digital marketing solutions business.
Raven Tech is a startup which focus on artificial intelligent, big data and the next generation operating system. Besides, Raven Tech is the fifth alumni of Microsoft Venture Accelerator and the only one startup team from mainland China in Y Combinator W15.
Yintai Group is an industrial investment group founded by Mr. Shen Guojun in Beijing in 1997. Comprising Intime Retail Group, Yintai Land Group, Yintai Resources Group, Yintai Tourism Group, Yintai Investment & Finance Group, it has a number of listed companies as well as more than 100 holding or joint-stock companies at home and abroad. Till now, over 100000 job oppotunities have been created by Yintai Group，thus becoming one of the strongest private enterprises in China. They also endeavor to assume their social responsibility by initiating a Yintai Foundation that advocates Platform Thinking and Shared Value, and devote their selves to strategic philanthropic establishments. They combine industries with investment, and commercial values with social responsibility, which helps them not only grow into a successful paradigm in China's modern new business, but also contribute to the revolution and development in many areas and industries through their own commercial revolution and innovation, and adds new vigor to the national economy and society through shared value.
Lianjia offers real estate brokerage services. It operates online based real estate services platform which covers secondary residential property transactions, new property transactions, leasing and decorating services.
Womai Co., Ltd. owns and operates an online food retailing platform in China. The company offers imported food, fresh fruits and vegetables, grain and oil rice noodles, local specialties, snack food, brewed drinks, biscuit cakes, baby food, alcohol, and tea. It was founded in 2008 and is based in Beijing, China. Womai Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary COFCO Corporation. Womai Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of COFCO Corporation
Mia.com is an e-commerce platform that offers maternity dresses, milk powders, diapers, shoes and blankets. It provides an online retail platform for baby products such as toys, diaper and formula products. Liu Nan founded Mia.com in 2011. Its headquarters is in Beijing in China.
Edaixi, an O2O (online-to-offline) laundry services mobile app company. Launched in 2013, Edaixi provides standardized laundry services of RMB99 per bag. Customers can have their laundry picked up, cleaned, and returned within 72 hours.
VisionChina Media Inc. operates an out-of-home digital mobile TV advertising network in China. Using digital mobile television broadcasts to deliver content and advertising to displays on mass transportation systems such as bus and subway networks, its network delivers real-time programming, including news briefs, stock market updates, weather and traffic information, sports highlights, and entertainment shows mixed with TV advertisements. As of June 30, 2011, its extensive network had over 137,000 digital television displays on mass transportation systems. VisionChina Media currently operates mobile digital television displays on bus networks in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Wuxi, Chengdu, Ningbo, Nanjing, Wuhan, Dalian, Shenyang, Zhengzhou, Changchun, Changzhou, Changsha, Taiyuan and Xiamen, and also operates on the subways of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Tianjin, Chongqing, and Hong Kong. Its combined bus and subway networks reach over 221 million residents across China. In each of the cities in which it operates, it has contractual or direct investment arrangements with the local television station as well as the station’s mobile broadcast subsidiary. These long-term relationships provides domestic and multinational corporations a unique media opportunity to reach massive Chinese audiences. As of December 31, 2012, the companys advertising network included 108,567 digital television displays on mass transportation systems in 19 cities. VisionChina Media was founded in April 2005 and went public on December 6, 2007, raising US$124 million.
keruyun Inc. develops and provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions and mobile applications for reservations, queuing, take-outs, ordering, cashier, membership cards, coupons, and supply chains services in food and beverage industry. The company was formerly known as Beijing Shishike Technology Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. As of February 24, 2020, keruyun Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Alibaba Local Services Company.
Tiantian Yongche is a carpool and ridesharing app. Tiantian Yongche currently operates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Chengdu, and a handful of smaller cities.
51yongche is a Chinese carpool app company. 51yongche is a relatively new entrant to China’s ridesharing market. 51yongche may have the funding of some major players, but at present its reach is still quite limited; the service operates in just four cities right now.
Uxin operates a used car e-commerce platform in China through its subsidiaries. It operates Uxin Used Car, an application that provides consumers with customized car recommendation, financing, title transfer, delivery, insurance referral, warranty and other related services, and Uxin Auction, an application that helps business buyers to source vehicles through online auctions.
Uxin facilitates used car transaction services and financing solutions offered by third-party financing partners to buyers for their used car purchases. Dai Kun founded it in September 2011, with its headquarters in Beijing in China.
GWC exists to enable innovation that improves the world. The GWC Membership is an invitation-only, private network for innovators and executives from leading mobile companies worldwide to build trusted relationships, share insights, explore collaboration and develop international growth strategy. GWC produce’s the Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) in Beijing, Silicon Valley, Bangalore, Tokyo, Jakarta, Sao Paulo, New York and Shenzhen. GMIC draws tens of thousands of mobile industry executives, entrepreneurs, developers, and investors to build partnerships, to learn from industry thought leaders, to better understand mobile technology trends, and to highlight how mobile is positively changing the world. GWC actively invests in innovative startups who have the potential for global growth. GWC has offices in Beijing, Mountain View and Tokyo.
Uber China
Series A in 2014
Uber connects riders with safe, reliable, convenient transportation providers at a variety of price-points in cities around the world. Uber's China unit was acquired by Didi Chuxing in August 2016 after being valued at $7B (pre-money) earlier in the year.
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.
Quhuo provides tech-enabled, end-to-end operational solutions to blue-chip on-demand consumer service businesses in industries with significant e-commerce exposure, including food delivery, ride-hailing, housekeeping and bike-sharing. Quhuo’s platform helps its industry customers mobilize a large team of workers and utilizes a combination of training, performance monitoring and refinement, and incentives to transform them into skilled workers who can follow industry-specific, standardized and highly efficient service procedures.
Smartstudy Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is the best children's mobile education brand in Asia. Successfully entered the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia and other 158 countries and regions. Its Fox image related products has ranked the top three educational applications for many years. The company is based in Beijing, China.
The movement using the Internet to facilitate educational reform is gaining momentum, and teaching and learning with great efficiency and interaction has become the trend of the future. In this new era where the Internet is integrated with education, InnoBuddy has emerged in response to the right time and conditions. InnoBuddy was co-founded by Xiaoliang Wei, Shaocheng Zhai, and the Guozhang Xu English Foundation. It advocates the learning philosophy of “30% learning, 30% practicing, and 40% correcting,” and is dedicated to building a smart learning ecosystem based on the Internet and mobile Internet. InnoBuddy boasts two major product systems: SmartStudy and SmartPigai, which provide users with comprehensive “learning, practicing, and learning management services,” bringing you a unique online learning experience. Moreover, InnoBuddy is committed to providing colleges and universities, enterprises, and other public institutions with excellent online learning services, such as an English teaching management system, multimedia learning platform, etc. InnoBuddy is a comprehensive online learning services provider that integrates content research and development, product design, technology development, and user behavioral analysis modeling and mining.
Wanda Group, founded in 1988 and based in Beijing, China, operates in multiple sectors including commercial properties, luxury hotels, tourism, and the cultural industry. Wanda Film Holding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Beijing Wanda Investment Co., Ltd., specializes in the investment, construction, and operation of movie theaters, managing 490 theaters with a total of 4,340 screens across China, Australia, and New Zealand. The company is also involved in film distribution, movie screenings, and related businesses such as merchandise sales and advertising. Additionally, Wanda E-Commerce provides online-to-offline services, enhancing the integration of digital commerce with physical retail. With significant assets and revenue, Wanda Group has established itself as a key player in both the entertainment and commercial sectors.
Edaixi, an O2O (online-to-offline) laundry services mobile app company. Launched in 2013, Edaixi provides standardized laundry services of RMB99 per bag. Customers can have their laundry picked up, cleaned, and returned within 72 hours.
Beijing Wanxue Education Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in online educational and training services in China, focusing on advanced non-academic education for individuals holding degrees higher than a Bachelor's. The company offers test preparation for postgraduate entrance examinations and civil servant exams, targeting students at the university level and above. Its services are delivered through mobile applications, enhancing accessibility for users. Wanxue Education, established in 2006, evolved from the pioneering efforts of several educators from prominent universities, who initiated the first pre-exam training project for postgraduates in China. This initiative received approval from the Ministry of Education, further solidifying the company's reputation in the educational sector.
keruyun Inc. develops and provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions and mobile applications for reservations, queuing, take-outs, ordering, cashier, membership cards, coupons, and supply chains services in food and beverage industry. The company was formerly known as Beijing Shishike Technology Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. As of February 24, 2020, keruyun Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Alibaba Local Services Company.
PW Literature, launched in 2008, is an online literature platform where readers subscribe to works by freelance writers. It is widely recognized in China that the business model was created by Qidian.com, now a Shanda Cloudary company. Perfect World expected it, apart from being an online literature business, to contribute stories for game development or rights sales. - See more at: http://technode.com/2013/12/27/baidu-to-acquire-online-publisher-pw-literature-for-rmb-192-million/#sthash.uX3eP4as.dpuf
Yoka.com is a Chinese marketing platform that caters to fashion brands globally, focusing on high-income consumers who value premium brands and an elevated quality of life. Founded in 2006, Yoka operates as a comprehensive sub-brand of Trends Media Group, which publishes 17 magazines, including well-known titles like Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and Harper's Bazaar. The company adheres to the principle of "Think Global, Act Local" and has established partnerships with prominent media groups through copyright cooperation and joint ventures. In 2013, Yoka secured $15 million in Series A funding, supported by investors such as Baidu, Fidelity Growth Partners, Hearst Corporation, Matrix Partners, and IDG.
Transfer Course Computer System (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is an emerging online education platform in China's education field. Established in 2011, Tranfer Course Website contributes to improve the regional distribution imbalance of China's education resources and provides one-stop and comprehensive professional education service of online interaction through online course issuing website and live interaction class. Its main products and services include preach lesson, lesson KK, and class live online classroom. Transfer Course Website is Transfer Course Company’s main site, aiming to be the C2C electronic business platform in education field. People who own knowledge and experience can open class freely on the Transfer Class Website to teach and gain income, while people who need to learn knowledge and experience can easily find the content they want.
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.
PPS (PPS网络电视) is a Chinese brand that is focused on providing peer-to-peer streaming video network software. With the professional technical strength and the continuous understanding of listening, digging, and satisfaction of netizens' needs, PPS has been persistently engaged in the industry development. PPS launched a domestic research and development (R&D) client application that supports the video standard of H.265. It enables users to view clear pictures on the internet.
Qunar Cayman Islands Limited operates an online travel commerce platform in the People’s Republic of China. The company through its platform provides a range of travel products comprising flight tickets, hotels, vacation packages, and attraction tickets, as well as display advertising, train tickets, car services, tour guides, and other services. Its customers include flight travel service providers, airlines, independent hotels, online travel agencies, insurance service providers, and others. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China.
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.
GWC exists to enable innovation that improves the world. The GWC Membership is an invitation-only, private network for innovators and executives from leading mobile companies worldwide to build trusted relationships, share insights, explore collaboration and develop international growth strategy. GWC produce’s the Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) in Beijing, Silicon Valley, Bangalore, Tokyo, Jakarta, Sao Paulo, New York and Shenzhen. GMIC draws tens of thousands of mobile industry executives, entrepreneurs, developers, and investors to build partnerships, to learn from industry thought leaders, to better understand mobile technology trends, and to highlight how mobile is positively changing the world. GWC actively invests in innovative startups who have the potential for global growth. GWC has offices in Beijing, Mountain View and Tokyo.
Zhiwo.com is a Chinese cosmetic-based website. Zhiwo.com provides more than 10 thousand different kinds of cosmetics. It is specialized in cosmeceuticals, which provides professional solutions for skin issues of female consumers. Zhiwo.com was formerly known as 36Tuan. It changed its name in November 2011, adding broader selections, a sharper focus on makeup, as well as introducing new selling models such as flash sale and special offers.
Qunar Cayman Islands Limited operates an online travel commerce platform in the People’s Republic of China. The company through its platform provides a range of travel products comprising flight tickets, hotels, vacation packages, and attraction tickets, as well as display advertising, train tickets, car services, tour guides, and other services. Its customers include flight travel service providers, airlines, independent hotels, online travel agencies, insurance service providers, and others. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China.
Qunar Cayman Islands Limited operates an online travel commerce platform in the People’s Republic of China. The company through its platform provides a range of travel products comprising flight tickets, hotels, vacation packages, and attraction tickets, as well as display advertising, train tickets, car services, tour guides, and other services. Its customers include flight travel service providers, airlines, independent hotels, online travel agencies, insurance service providers, and others. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China.
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.
Beijing PaiboTime Technology Ltd. is the owner of BJ100.com (京探网), a regional life service platform. It was founded as a joint venture by Baidu and The Beijing News in May, 2009. The service of BJ100.com covers many fields such as community service, electronic commerce, consumer guide, precise marketing, and more that caters to a wide clientale. Its business has covered over 100 thousand commercial merchants and millions of users in Beijing.
Beijing UiTV (联合网视) is an online video operation service provider with China’s largest online TV platform under its operation. It includes a vast number of videos suitable for PC, MP4 and mobiles. UiTV connects content and service providers to supply abundant video resources to internet users. It is also an integrated communication platform for advertising agencies and advertisers. Through technology, operation management and business models, UiTV currently holds a notable position in its field, and has comprehensive collaboration with many high-end content providers, internet companies and advertisement companies.
Beijing Adsit Technology CO., LTD. offers big data based Internet marketing solutions. The company offers precision Internet advertising services, such as social media advertising and performance marketing services. It also engages in content marketing services through e-commerce platforms; multi-platform content distribution; and developing live broadcast platform for promotion services. Additionally, it produces shopping guide videos. Beijing Adsit Technology CO., LTD. was founded in 2006 and is based in Beijing, China.
Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. is a prominent online video portal based in Beijing, China, offering a diverse array of video content, including user-generated, professional, and licensed materials. Launched in 2006, the platform enables users to upload and share videos while providing various forms of entertainment, including news, comedies, music videos, and games. Ku6 features multiple sub-channels covering topics such as sports, finance, fashion, and technology, along with marketing services that include in-video advertising and sponsorship opportunities. By 2015, the company had amassed approximately 292 million video clips in its content library. With a focus on short-form video and a significant investment from Shanda Interactive Entertainment, Ku6 has positioned itself as a leading contender in the competitive Chinese online video landscape, rivaling platforms like Youku and Tudou.
Hao123.com operates an online chinese web directory navigation Website. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Beijing, China. As of September 16, 2004, Hao123.com is a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.