IDG Capital

IDG Capital is a Beijing-based venture and growth-stage investment firm that backs technology-enabled companies across global markets, with a strong emphasis on China and Asia. It invests across seed, early, later, and growth stages and pursues buyouts, with interests spanning information technology, software, consumer products and services, healthcare, energy, SaaS, mobile, TMT, and advanced manufacturing. The firm leverages a worldwide network of limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, institutional investors, and philanthropic and educational endowments, to support portfolio companies. With deep local market knowledge and extensive relationships with business leaders, IDG Capital combines global perspective with local execution to facilitate inbound and outbound opportunities in China and the broader Asian region.

Xiaohui Cao

Partner

Guangfu Cui

Partner

Jun Fang

Partner

Mei Gao

Partner

Young Guo

General Partner

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WeiPaiTang

Series B in 2021
WeiPaiTang is an eCommerce platform specializing in the auction of cultural and artistic goods, particularly antiques and artworks. The company has innovated within the wenwan auction industry by introducing a live auction model that enhances user engagement and convenience. Through its online store, WeiPaiTang offers a diverse array of products, including calligraphy, jade jewelry, tea wine tonic, and sand ceramics. By facilitating trade through live streaming, the platform provides a modern approach to buying and selling antique artwork and paintings, catering to a growing market of collectors and enthusiasts.

Spark Education

Series E in 2020
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Spark Education

Series D in 2019
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Spark Education

Series C in 2019
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Insta360

Series C in 2019
Insta360 is a technology company based in Shenzhen that specializes in innovative camera solutions designed to enhance how users capture and share experiences. Established in 2014, the company has emerged as a leader in the 360-degree camera market, offering a range of products tailored for various needs, including professional creators and casual users. Their offerings include lightweight portable cameras, mobile phone attachments, cameras specifically designed for vlogging, and advanced VR cinematic cameras. These products enable high-definition 360-degree photos and videos, allowing users to live-stream their experiences on major social media platforms. Through its commitment to performance and accessibility, Insta360 empowers users to relive and share their moments in immersive detail, particularly when experienced through virtual reality headsets.

DGene

Series A in 2018
DGene is a provider of virtual and augmented reality solutions, focusing on a diverse range of applications across various industries. Its technology is utilized in digital entertainment, real estate, education, healthcare, and tourism. DGene leverages artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance content creation, offering innovative solutions such as AI actors, virtual production, visual effects, and digital influencers. The company also specializes in real-time holograms and 3D reconstruction, catering to the evolving needs of e-commerce, cinema, and broadcasting sectors. Through its advancements, DGene aims to transform how users interact with and experience digital environments.

Spark Education

Series B in 2018
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Spark Education

Series B in 2018
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

CastBox

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2016, CastBox operates a global spoken audio platform offering personalized recommendations for listeners of podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Its application is accessible across mobile devices, desktops, and smart home devices, with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and San Francisco.

CastBox

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2016, CastBox operates a global spoken audio platform offering personalized recommendations for listeners of podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Its application is accessible across mobile devices, desktops, and smart home devices, with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and San Francisco.

Miss Evan

Series A in 2017
Miss Evan is a prominent secondary audio community that specializes in pop culture entertainment. The company offers a social platform for designers and artists to share and distribute a diverse range of 2D media, including audio comic series, live broadcasts, original music, audiobooks, and ringtone designs. By fostering a creative environment, Miss Evan connects creators with audiences, enhancing the experience of consuming and interacting with various forms of entertainment.

iQIYI

Series G in 2017
iQIYI is a leading Chinese online entertainment service provider, offering a wide range of content including internet video, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, e-commerce, and social media platforms. It operates on a subscription-based model with additional revenue from ads, content distribution, gaming, and IP licensing. iQIYI competes directly with major players such as Tencent Video, Youku, MangoTV, and Bilibili.

CastBox

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2016, CastBox operates a global spoken audio platform offering personalized recommendations for listeners of podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Its application is accessible across mobile devices, desktops, and smart home devices, with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and San Francisco.

BloomSky

Seed Round in 2016
BloomSky Inc., headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing and distributing outdoor weather stations equipped with sky cameras and accessories. The company's primary product is a device that accurately measures temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and precipitation, generating hyper-local weather information. BloomSky also offers a crowdsource community platform where users can view and share real-time images of the weather in various locations, fostering an emotional connection between individuals and their local climate. The company serves customers online and operates as a subsidiary of Ennovation Base Ltd.

Insta360

Series B in 2016
Insta360 is a technology company based in Shenzhen that specializes in innovative camera solutions designed to enhance how users capture and share experiences. Established in 2014, the company has emerged as a leader in the 360-degree camera market, offering a range of products tailored for various needs, including professional creators and casual users. Their offerings include lightweight portable cameras, mobile phone attachments, cameras specifically designed for vlogging, and advanced VR cinematic cameras. These products enable high-definition 360-degree photos and videos, allowing users to live-stream their experiences on major social media platforms. Through its commitment to performance and accessibility, Insta360 empowers users to relive and share their moments in immersive detail, particularly when experienced through virtual reality headsets.

Insta360

Series A in 2015
Insta360 is a technology company based in Shenzhen that specializes in innovative camera solutions designed to enhance how users capture and share experiences. Established in 2014, the company has emerged as a leader in the 360-degree camera market, offering a range of products tailored for various needs, including professional creators and casual users. Their offerings include lightweight portable cameras, mobile phone attachments, cameras specifically designed for vlogging, and advanced VR cinematic cameras. These products enable high-definition 360-degree photos and videos, allowing users to live-stream their experiences on major social media platforms. Through its commitment to performance and accessibility, Insta360 empowers users to relive and share their moments in immersive detail, particularly when experienced through virtual reality headsets.

LaoYueGou

Series A in 2015
Laoyuegou is the largest online gaming player community in China, specializing in game rankings and related data for gamers. The company operates a digital gaming platform that functions as a search engine for gamers, providing comprehensive information on a wide range of both domestic and international games. In addition to its ranking services, Laoyuegou offers short clips demonstrating user gameplay, enhancing the gaming experience by enabling players to access useful content and data. This focus on delivering valuable insights and community engagement has positioned Laoyuegou as a significant player in the digital gaming landscape.

Insta360

Angel Round in 2014
Insta360 is a technology company based in Shenzhen that specializes in innovative camera solutions designed to enhance how users capture and share experiences. Established in 2014, the company has emerged as a leader in the 360-degree camera market, offering a range of products tailored for various needs, including professional creators and casual users. Their offerings include lightweight portable cameras, mobile phone attachments, cameras specifically designed for vlogging, and advanced VR cinematic cameras. These products enable high-definition 360-degree photos and videos, allowing users to live-stream their experiences on major social media platforms. Through its commitment to performance and accessibility, Insta360 empowers users to relive and share their moments in immersive detail, particularly when experienced through virtual reality headsets.

Fengyun Live

Angel Round in 2013
entertainment

Cloudacc

Angel Round in 2012
Cloudacc is a company specializing in peer-to-peer (P2P) media streaming technology designed for video websites. Its solutions enable efficient video distribution through browser-based systems that support both Flash and HTML5, eliminating the need for additional clients or plug-ins. This innovative approach allows video platforms to significantly reduce bandwidth costs while maintaining stringent copyright protections. Cloudacc’s technology enhances the user experience by optimizing video streaming and downloading processes, making it an essential partner for companies in the media streaming industry.

Blogfarki.com

Series B in 2011
91 Boyuan Wireless is a Chinese domestic open platform that integrates various mobile payment channels. 91 Boyuan Wireless was registered independently as a foreign-invested company, now concentrating on the development of mobile application software in the field of mobile internet and mobile phone games. It possesses various kinds of products based on the 91 series of brands in the field of mobile internet. Its subordinate products include 91 Mobile Assistant, 91 Mobile Entertainment, Android Network, Android Market, Panda Reading, Panda Video, and more. Meanwhile, 91 Boyuan Wireless runs several independently developed games and many mobile games developed by third-parties. Being an independent subsidiary of Wanglong Group, 91 Boyuan Wireless is headquartered in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. It also has branches in Guangzhou and Shanghai.

Tudou Holdings

Series D in 2010
Tudou Holdings is a prominent Chinese video sharing website that facilitates user engagement and creativity through its platform. Launched in 2005 by Wang Tei, Tudou allows users to watch, upload, rate, share, comment on, and recommend a variety of video content, including user-generated videos, licensed materials, and original programming. This interactive experience empowers young independent video producers to showcase their creativity. In 2012, Tudou merged with Youku, forming Youku Tudou, Inc., which became a leading entity in the online video sector in China. As of 2013, the platform attracted approximately 227 million unique monthly visitors, establishing a significant user base that outperformed major competitors in the industry.

Sungy Mobile

Series C in 2010
Sungy Mobile Limited is a global mobile app and platform development firm. Sungy Mobile provides its users with access to over 70 channels and a vast array of professional media and user-generated content such as entertainment and sports event coverage in multimedia formats. In addition to their GO series products and GO platform, Sungy Mobile also offers 3G.cn, a mobile internet portal and mobile reading services platform. Sungy Mobile has over 160 million registered users with a daily page view of 1.2 billion, and more than 25 million active users per day. Its product, GO desktop, has reached 200 million global users and has become the most popular Android third party desktop globally. Sungy Mobile was launched in 2003 and completed its third round of financing from CBC Capital, IDG, JAFCO, and WI HARPER in July 2010. It was listed in the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2013.

Storm Player

Series C in 2008
Beijing Storm Technology Co., Ltd. is the developer of a video player called Storm Player. Established in 2006, Storm Technology has strived to provide internet users with high-quality internet video entertainment experiences. It developed the player software Kuree, which quickly developed into one of China’s three biggest player software. In 2007, Kuree merged with the original Storm Video team to set up Beijing Storm Internet Technology Co., Ltd. and became the biggest video solutions provider of China internet video playing. By January 2009, Storm Player was playing over 150 million videos per day for internet users, with around 22 million people using the product every day. The video files played by Storm Player account for 50% of the total videos played on the internet in China, making it the biggest internet video playing platform in China.

Longmaster

Series C in 2008
Guiyang Lang Ma Information Technology Incorporated Company, established in 1998 and renamed in 2010, is a national-level high-tech enterprise based in China with a registered capital of US$53.4 million. The company focuses on software development, primarily in the areas of entertainment and community engagement. Lang Ma aims to create platforms that support the development, operation, and service of an internationally recognized telephone voice appreciation and audio/video entertainment community. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to lead advancements in these sectors within the Chinese market.

Tudou Holdings

Series C in 2008
Tudou Holdings is a prominent Chinese video sharing website that facilitates user engagement and creativity through its platform. Launched in 2005 by Wang Tei, Tudou allows users to watch, upload, rate, share, comment on, and recommend a variety of video content, including user-generated videos, licensed materials, and original programming. This interactive experience empowers young independent video producers to showcase their creativity. In 2012, Tudou merged with Youku, forming Youku Tudou, Inc., which became a leading entity in the online video sector in China. As of 2013, the platform attracted approximately 227 million unique monthly visitors, establishing a significant user base that outperformed major competitors in the industry.

Tudou Holdings

Series B in 2007
Tudou Holdings is a prominent Chinese video sharing website that facilitates user engagement and creativity through its platform. Launched in 2005 by Wang Tei, Tudou allows users to watch, upload, rate, share, comment on, and recommend a variety of video content, including user-generated videos, licensed materials, and original programming. This interactive experience empowers young independent video producers to showcase their creativity. In 2012, Tudou merged with Youku, forming Youku Tudou, Inc., which became a leading entity in the online video sector in China. As of 2013, the platform attracted approximately 227 million unique monthly visitors, establishing a significant user base that outperformed major competitors in the industry.

Storm Player

Series B in 2007
Beijing Storm Technology Co., Ltd. is the developer of a video player called Storm Player. Established in 2006, Storm Technology has strived to provide internet users with high-quality internet video entertainment experiences. It developed the player software Kuree, which quickly developed into one of China’s three biggest player software. In 2007, Kuree merged with the original Storm Video team to set up Beijing Storm Internet Technology Co., Ltd. and became the biggest video solutions provider of China internet video playing. By January 2009, Storm Player was playing over 150 million videos per day for internet users, with around 22 million people using the product every day. The video files played by Storm Player account for 50% of the total videos played on the internet in China, making it the biggest internet video playing platform in China.

Storm Player

Series A in 2006
Beijing Storm Technology Co., Ltd. is the developer of a video player called Storm Player. Established in 2006, Storm Technology has strived to provide internet users with high-quality internet video entertainment experiences. It developed the player software Kuree, which quickly developed into one of China’s three biggest player software. In 2007, Kuree merged with the original Storm Video team to set up Beijing Storm Internet Technology Co., Ltd. and became the biggest video solutions provider of China internet video playing. By January 2009, Storm Player was playing over 150 million videos per day for internet users, with around 22 million people using the product every day. The video files played by Storm Player account for 50% of the total videos played on the internet in China, making it the biggest internet video playing platform in China.

Longmaster

Series B in 2006
Guiyang Lang Ma Information Technology Incorporated Company, established in 1998 and renamed in 2010, is a national-level high-tech enterprise based in China with a registered capital of US$53.4 million. The company focuses on software development, primarily in the areas of entertainment and community engagement. Lang Ma aims to create platforms that support the development, operation, and service of an internationally recognized telephone voice appreciation and audio/video entertainment community. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to lead advancements in these sectors within the Chinese market.

Sungy Mobile

Series B in 2006
Sungy Mobile Limited is a global mobile app and platform development firm. Sungy Mobile provides its users with access to over 70 channels and a vast array of professional media and user-generated content such as entertainment and sports event coverage in multimedia formats. In addition to their GO series products and GO platform, Sungy Mobile also offers 3G.cn, a mobile internet portal and mobile reading services platform. Sungy Mobile has over 160 million registered users with a daily page view of 1.2 billion, and more than 25 million active users per day. Its product, GO desktop, has reached 200 million global users and has become the most popular Android third party desktop globally. Sungy Mobile was launched in 2003 and completed its third round of financing from CBC Capital, IDG, JAFCO, and WI HARPER in July 2010. It was listed in the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2013.

BitComet

Series A in 2006
BitComet is a free multi-threaded, multi-protocol download manager and BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing application, primarily designed for Microsoft Windows. The application supports various file transfer protocols, including BitTorrent, HTTP, and FTP, allowing users to download files efficiently. BitComet incorporates advanced technologies that enable users to prioritize the initial and final portions of media files, facilitating previews before the complete download is finished. Additionally, its 'preview download mode' downloads torrent pieces sequentially, enabling users to play media files during the downloading process. By leveraging these features, BitComet provides a powerful and user-friendly tool for sharing and downloading files over the internet.

Funinhand

Series B in 2006
Guangzhou Funinhand Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in mobile streaming media and video compression technology. Founded in 2002 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of products including the Funinhand Encoder, which handles video and audio encoding, and the Funinhand Platform, designed for mobile streaming management and delivery. Additionally, Funinhand provides Fondoplayer, a media player, and Funinhand Share, which facilitates the transcoding of real-time files captured by cameras to H.264 format. The company also delivers various solutions such as MOD, video email, and mobile remote-stakeout services, catering to mobile operators, video and audio copyright publishers, and terminal manufacturers. Recognized as a Global Electronic Pioneer by Forbes in 2004, Funinhand operates across multiple wireless networks, including 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G, and Wi-Fi, ensuring effective direct television transmissions to mobile users.

Tudou Holdings

Series A in 2006
Tudou Holdings is a prominent Chinese video sharing website that facilitates user engagement and creativity through its platform. Launched in 2005 by Wang Tei, Tudou allows users to watch, upload, rate, share, comment on, and recommend a variety of video content, including user-generated videos, licensed materials, and original programming. This interactive experience empowers young independent video producers to showcase their creativity. In 2012, Tudou merged with Youku, forming Youku Tudou, Inc., which became a leading entity in the online video sector in China. As of 2013, the platform attracted approximately 227 million unique monthly visitors, establishing a significant user base that outperformed major competitors in the industry.

Tudou Holdings

Angel Round in 2005
Tudou Holdings is a prominent Chinese video sharing website that facilitates user engagement and creativity through its platform. Launched in 2005 by Wang Tei, Tudou allows users to watch, upload, rate, share, comment on, and recommend a variety of video content, including user-generated videos, licensed materials, and original programming. This interactive experience empowers young independent video producers to showcase their creativity. In 2012, Tudou merged with Youku, forming Youku Tudou, Inc., which became a leading entity in the online video sector in China. As of 2013, the platform attracted approximately 227 million unique monthly visitors, establishing a significant user base that outperformed major competitors in the industry.

Sungy Mobile

Series A in 2005
Sungy Mobile Limited is a global mobile app and platform development firm. Sungy Mobile provides its users with access to over 70 channels and a vast array of professional media and user-generated content such as entertainment and sports event coverage in multimedia formats. In addition to their GO series products and GO platform, Sungy Mobile also offers 3G.cn, a mobile internet portal and mobile reading services platform. Sungy Mobile has over 160 million registered users with a daily page view of 1.2 billion, and more than 25 million active users per day. Its product, GO desktop, has reached 200 million global users and has become the most popular Android third party desktop globally. Sungy Mobile was launched in 2003 and completed its third round of financing from CBC Capital, IDG, JAFCO, and WI HARPER in July 2010. It was listed in the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2013.

Funinhand

Series A in 2004
Guangzhou Funinhand Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in mobile streaming media and video compression technology. Founded in 2002 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of products including the Funinhand Encoder, which handles video and audio encoding, and the Funinhand Platform, designed for mobile streaming management and delivery. Additionally, Funinhand provides Fondoplayer, a media player, and Funinhand Share, which facilitates the transcoding of real-time files captured by cameras to H.264 format. The company also delivers various solutions such as MOD, video email, and mobile remote-stakeout services, catering to mobile operators, video and audio copyright publishers, and terminal manufacturers. Recognized as a Global Electronic Pioneer by Forbes in 2004, Funinhand operates across multiple wireless networks, including 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G, and Wi-Fi, ensuring effective direct television transmissions to mobile users.

Longmaster

Series A in 2001
Guiyang Lang Ma Information Technology Incorporated Company, established in 1998 and renamed in 2010, is a national-level high-tech enterprise based in China with a registered capital of US$53.4 million. The company focuses on software development, primarily in the areas of entertainment and community engagement. Lang Ma aims to create platforms that support the development, operation, and service of an internationally recognized telephone voice appreciation and audio/video entertainment community. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to lead advancements in these sectors within the Chinese market.

kingsky

Series A in 1999
Shenzhen Jingtian Communication Co., Ltd. is a joint-stock, high-tech company developing data broadcasting products for education, cable television, financial securities, weather, communication, media, satellite operating companies, paging, enterprises, and many other fields. Jingtian has garnered funds from Shenzhen Jingtian Technology Industry Co. Ltd, Shenzhen Tiandixiang Investment & Development Co. Ltd, Beijing Satellite Telecom Institution, 21th Century Technology Investment Co. Ltd, Shenzhen Huankang Poineer Investment Incorporated Company, Shenzhen & Hong Kong Industry & Study & Research Poineer Investment Co. Ltd, Shenzhen Chuangxin Technology Investment Co. Ltd, Guangdong Tongyong Digit Investment & Advisement Co. Ltd, and Tan Yan.
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