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Xiaohui Cao
Partner
Cui Guangfu
Partner
Jun Fang
Partner
Mei Gao
Partner
Ning Kang
Managing Director
Jianguang Li
Venture Partner
Meng Lian
VP
Dongliang Lin
Partner
Yikun Liu
Partner
Michelle Ma
Partner
Kuiguang Niu
Partner
Hugo Shong
Founding Chairman
Chen Tong
Partner
Jeacy Yan
Partner
Jin Yu Ph.D
Partner
Antony Yung
Partner
Jianbin Zhang
Venture Partner
Suyang Zhang
Managing Partner
Haitao Zhang
Managing Director
Zhiyong Zhen
Principal
Quan Zhou
General Partner
Jian Zhu
Venture Partner
Fei Yang
Director of IPO Division
Past deals in Video Streaming
Beijing Weiying Technology
Series A in 2022
Beijing Weiying Technology operates an online movie ticket booking platform known as WePiao, which is integrated within WeChat. The company collaborates with over 2,000 movie theaters across China, including major cinema chains like Wanda. Founded in 2014 by David Lim and headquartered in Beijing, Weiying Technology aims to diversify its offerings by expanding into other entertainment sectors, including online ticket booking for performances and sports events. The platform is designed to enhance user convenience by streamlining the ticket booking process for various events, enabling efficient access to entertainment options.
DeepBrain AI
Series B in 2021
DeepBrain AI specializes in advanced conversational artificial intelligence technology, particularly in content creation. The company offers a platform that transforms text into videos using AI and conversation processing technology, allowing businesses to quickly convert ideas into visual content. Its technology has applications across various sectors, including broadcasting, education, and the service industry. Recognized for its innovative capabilities, DeepBrain AI has attracted significant investment, accumulating $9.5 million to date, with notable partnerships including Microsoft and SK Telecom. As the demand for its differentiated technology continues to grow, the company is poised for expansion into global markets, leveraging its proven performance and strategic collaborations.
DeepBrain AI
Series A in 2019
DeepBrain AI specializes in advanced conversational artificial intelligence technology, particularly in content creation. The company offers a platform that transforms text into videos using AI and conversation processing technology, allowing businesses to quickly convert ideas into visual content. Its technology has applications across various sectors, including broadcasting, education, and the service industry. Recognized for its innovative capabilities, DeepBrain AI has attracted significant investment, accumulating $9.5 million to date, with notable partnerships including Microsoft and SK Telecom. As the demand for its differentiated technology continues to grow, the company is poised for expansion into global markets, leveraging its proven performance and strategic collaborations.
Shanghai Lihuh Network Technology
Series B in 2018
Shanghai Lihuh Network Technology is a video platform operator.
iQiyi Sports
Series A in 2018
iQIYI Sports operates under iQIYI, a leading video and entertainment service provider in China, established in 2010. The company focuses on delivering a high-quality online video experience, and has diversified its business model to include various services beyond entertainment. iQIYI Sports specifically engages in sports-related content and live streaming, catering to the interests of sports fans. The platform emphasizes innovations in technology and content delivery, ensuring users have access to a rich and smooth viewing experience. By integrating e-commerce and interactive features, iQIYI Sports aims to enhance user engagement and expand its reach within the sports entertainment sector.
Agora
Series B in 2018
Agora is a rapidly growing provider of Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions, specializing in mobile-first, real-time communication technologies for developers and businesses worldwide. The company's widely adopted API enables real-time communication features such as voice calling, video calling, group conferencing, and interactive broadcasting, and is installed on over 500 million devices. Agora's services cater to diverse industries, including telemedicine, education, financial services, customer service, social media applications, and mobile gaming. With a focus on reliability, accessibility, and scalability, Agora operates primarily in China and the United States, generating the majority of its revenue from the Chinese market.
Yilan
Seed Round in 2018
Yilan is a VaaS platform that offers video content services, algorithm services, content, and advertising services. It also provides content signing, content machine manual review, video semantic understanding, video playback platform, intelligent recommendation system, video advertising, video distribution, and other linkages.
Qkids
Series B in 2017
Qkids is an online educational platform that specializes in teaching English to children aged 6 to 15 through live video streaming. The platform employs native American English-speaking teachers who engage students in dynamic, game-based learning experiences. Utilizing animation, interactive games, and peer motivation, Qkids aims to create an enjoyable and effective environment for language acquisition. The curriculum is designed to enhance children's language expression, communication, and critical thinking skills while ensuring a high-quality user experience. By combining technology with carefully selected educational resources, Qkids seeks to foster children's interest in learning English, ultimately supporting their overall development in a convenient and accessible format.
iQIYI
Series G in 2017
iQIYI, Inc. is a prominent online entertainment platform in China, offering a wide range of services including internet video streaming, online gaming, live broadcasting, online literature, and e-commerce. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, the company operates under the iQIYI brand and has developed a comprehensive library of licensed and self-produced content across various genres such as movies, TV dramas, and animations. iQIYI generates revenue primarily through subscription services, boasting around 100 million paying subscribers and 500 million monthly active users. Additionally, the platform monetizes user-generated content through advertising, while also engaging in e-commerce via the iQIYI Mall, which specializes in entertainment-related merchandise. The company has diversified its offerings to include a live broadcasting service and a social media platform focused on entertainment. iQIYI faces competition from other streaming services such as Tencent Video and Alibaba's Youku, positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape in China.
vipc.cn
Series B in 2017
Weicaihui is a well-known one-stop Internet football and basketball information interactive platform in China. It features football and basketball news as well as live football and basketball games. Weicaihui's product line has expanded to include all platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows Phone, mobile versions, and computer versions.
VZAN
Seed Round in 2017
VZAN is a SaaS enterprise service provider focused on the WeChat ecosystem, offering a range of products that include corporate live broadcasts, small programs, forums, and intra-city communications. The company has catered to over 600,000 small and medium-sized businesses and serves more than 500 million WeChat users. Its platform allows companies to integrate their public accounts for live broadcasting, incorporating various interactive marketing techniques, data analysis, and secure cloud storage. This setup enables high-definition broadcasts that can accommodate millions of viewers, facilitating efficient and impactful marketing strategies for enterprises.
Yujia
Series B in 2016
Yujia is a content industry. They provide chain value empowerment services for entertainment live broadcasts, e-commerce live broadcasts, business cooperation, new media marketing, etc., and customize product-effect integration solutions for brands. They are aiming to become China's provider of Internet celebrity empowerment services.
Waylens
Seed Round in 2015
Waylens, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing advanced camera systems for vehicles. Founded in 2014, Waylens designs technologies that capture and enhance driving experiences by integrating data from various sensors to produce high-quality videos. Their camera systems connect to a vehicle's OBD computer via Bluetooth, allowing for the collection of critical performance data alongside video footage. Additionally, Waylens offers fleet tracking solutions that provide insights into driver and vehicle performance, helping clients manage costs while maintaining an effective video library and performance metrics. The company's innovative approach combines video security with real-time learning, catering to both individual automotive enthusiasts and fleet management needs.
Agora
Series B in 2015
Agora is a rapidly growing provider of Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions, specializing in mobile-first, real-time communication technologies for developers and businesses worldwide. The company's widely adopted API enables real-time communication features such as voice calling, video calling, group conferencing, and interactive broadcasting, and is installed on over 500 million devices. Agora's services cater to diverse industries, including telemedicine, education, financial services, customer service, social media applications, and mobile gaming. With a focus on reliability, accessibility, and scalability, Agora operates primarily in China and the United States, generating the majority of its revenue from the Chinese market.
Yujia
Series A in 2015
Yujia is a content industry. They provide chain value empowerment services for entertainment live broadcasts, e-commerce live broadcasts, business cooperation, new media marketing, etc., and customize product-effect integration solutions for brands. They are aiming to become China's provider of Internet celebrity empowerment services.
vipc.cn
Angel Round in 2015
Weicaihui is a well-known one-stop Internet football and basketball information interactive platform in China. It features football and basketball news as well as live football and basketball games. Weicaihui's product line has expanded to include all platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows Phone, mobile versions, and computer versions.
Sofa Net
Series A in 2015
Sofa Net offers product line includes the sofa butler, sofa desktop, sofa TV assistant, and sofa butler mobile. They offer a selection of videos, programmes, and games for TV boxes that are appropriate for use on TV boxes. Live TV functionality, video on demand functionality, application centre functionality, and sofa desktop functionality can all be performed simultaneously on TV boxes. It makes it possible to watch live broadcasts and to instal third-party software on the smart set-top box using a mobile device connected to the area network.
Bilibili
Series B in 2015
Bilibili Inc. is an online entertainment platform based in Shanghai, China, that caters primarily to the younger generations. Founded in 2009, it began as a community focused on anime, comics, and gaming (ACG), but has since broadened its offerings to include a wide variety of content such as videos, live broadcasting, and mobile games. The platform emphasizes high-quality content and fosters strong emotional connections among its users, creating a vibrant community. Bilibili generates revenue through multiple channels, including advertising, gaming, live streaming, value-added services, and e-commerce. The company has also formed a strategic collaboration with Tencent for sharing and operating anime and games, enhancing its content library and user experience.
Bilibili
Series A in 2014
Bilibili Inc. is an online entertainment platform based in Shanghai, China, that caters primarily to the younger generations. Founded in 2009, it began as a community focused on anime, comics, and gaming (ACG), but has since broadened its offerings to include a wide variety of content such as videos, live broadcasting, and mobile games. The platform emphasizes high-quality content and fosters strong emotional connections among its users, creating a vibrant community. Bilibili generates revenue through multiple channels, including advertising, gaming, live streaming, value-added services, and e-commerce. The company has also formed a strategic collaboration with Tencent for sharing and operating anime and games, enhancing its content library and user experience.
Yujia
Angel Round in 2014
Yujia is a content industry. They provide chain value empowerment services for entertainment live broadcasts, e-commerce live broadcasts, business cooperation, new media marketing, etc., and customize product-effect integration solutions for brands. They are aiming to become China's provider of Internet celebrity empowerment services.
MoreTV
Series A in 2014
MoreTV provides video services. They offer popular chinese broadcasts, entertainment variety shows, children's animation, scientific documentaries, and sports e-sports.
Fengyun Live
Angel Round in 2013
entertainment
Cloudacc
Angel Round in 2012
Cloudacc specializes in peer-to-peer media streaming solutions designed for video websites. Their technology enables efficient video distribution without the need for additional clients or plug-ins, compatible with both Flash and HTML5 formats. By leveraging this innovative approach, Cloudacc helps video platforms significantly reduce bandwidth costs while ensuring stringent protection of copyright. The company's browser-based solutions optimize video streaming and facilitate smoother downloading experiences for users.
CC video
Series B in 2011
CC video is a Chinese video operation platform and technology services provider. By February 2011, more than 120 thousand websites had been connected with the company’s video service platform. The daily view count is over 50 million times and uploaded video clips exceed 7 million. The video storage amount exceeds 130,000,000 million. Set up by Zhang Yuan in Peking University Science Park in 2005, CC video has its own intellectual property.
Wondershare
Series B in 2011
Wondershare is a global software company focused on delivering innovative PC and internet applications for users worldwide. It has established a presence in key markets, including Japan, Europe, and the United States, with research and development centers located in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Hangzhou. With a workforce where over 70% are dedicated to R&D, Wondershare has built a substantial user base across more than 160 countries, experiencing significant growth with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 50%. The company's flagship product, Filmora Video Editor, allows users to create professional-quality videos easily, catering to popular platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo. Additionally, Wondershare expanded into the mobile sector with the launch of PowerCam, a photography and video application that gained over 10 million downloads shortly after its release, solidifying its competitive position in the market.
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.
MMIM Technologies (PICA)
Series C in 2008
MMIM Technologies is a prominent provider of mobile multimedia instant communication services based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing a mobile multimedia real-time communication platform, with its core product being the PICA instant messenger. This application enables users to engage in real-time multimedia interactions across various mobile devices via the Internet and mobile data networks. PICA supports not only text messaging but also the exchange of images, audio, and video, as well as email functionalities. By extending the capabilities of its instant messaging experiences from PCs to mobile phones, MMIM Technologies aims to enhance communication and connectivity for its users.
CC video
Venture Round in 2008
CC video is a Chinese video operation platform and technology services provider. By February 2011, more than 120 thousand websites had been connected with the company’s video service platform. The daily view count is over 50 million times and uploaded video clips exceed 7 million. The video storage amount exceeds 130,000,000 million. Set up by Zhang Yuan in Peking University Science Park in 2005, CC video has its own intellectual property.
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.
Kaola100
Series A in 2006
Kaola100.com is a modern distance education website launched in October 2012. It was established by Tianyi Culture which has its headquarters in Zhengzhou. Kaola100.com provides information about 26 different kinds of tests including medical examination, architecture examination, LCCIIQ, and academic education. Besides providing tests information, Kaola also has study programs and video courses. The online exam system of the website also includes real test papers, practice test and test key papers of all subjects.
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.
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.
MMIM Technologies (PICA)
Series B in 2005
MMIM Technologies is a prominent provider of mobile multimedia instant communication services based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing a mobile multimedia real-time communication platform, with its core product being the PICA instant messenger. This application enables users to engage in real-time multimedia interactions across various mobile devices via the Internet and mobile data networks. PICA supports not only text messaging but also the exchange of images, audio, and video, as well as email functionalities. By extending the capabilities of its instant messaging experiences from PCs to mobile phones, MMIM Technologies aims to enhance communication and connectivity for its users.
MMIM Technologies (PICA)
Series A in 2004
MMIM Technologies is a prominent provider of mobile multimedia instant communication services based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing a mobile multimedia real-time communication platform, with its core product being the PICA instant messenger. This application enables users to engage in real-time multimedia interactions across various mobile devices via the Internet and mobile data networks. PICA supports not only text messaging but also the exchange of images, audio, and video, as well as email functionalities. By extending the capabilities of its instant messaging experiences from PCs to mobile phones, MMIM Technologies aims to enhance communication and connectivity for its users.
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.
Baidu
Series B in 2000
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China, commanding over 50% of the market share as of 2024. The company provides various online search services, including community and vertical searches, as well as instant messaging capabilities. Its suite of products encompasses Baidu Webpage, Baidu Video, Baidu Map, and BaiduPedia, among others. In 2023, Baidu generated 72% of its core revenue from online marketing services related to its search engine. Beyond search, the company is also focused on growth initiatives in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, video streaming, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving. Baidu's diverse offerings position it as a key player in China's technology landscape.
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