Tencent

Tencent Holdings Limited, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen, is a leading internet service provider that offers a diverse range of value-added services and online advertising solutions. The company operates through several segments, including Value-Added Services (VAS), FinTech and Business Services, and Online Advertising. Tencent is well-known for its popular communication and social platforms, such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate user connectivity and provide various digital content and lifestyle services. In addition to social networking, Tencent engages in online gaming, cloud services, and the production and distribution of films and television programs. The company's extensive portfolio also includes software development, information technology services, and online entertainment. Tencent's strategic focus is on delivering comprehensive online services that cater to the diverse needs of internet users, solidifying its position as a significant player in the global digital landscape.

Leon Guo

Senior Vice President

Kennis Lau

Investor Relations Director

John Lo

Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

Dan Xi

Senior Vice President

Daniel Xu

Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer

Andy Yu

Analyst, Investor Relations and Global Communications team

Past deals in Series E

Xiaohongshu

Series E in 2021
Xiaohongshu is a young lifestyle sharing platform to share positive energy and good life through the sharing of text, pictures and video. Xiaohongshu offers an overseas shopping tip app. Xiaohongshu started its business by helping overseas travelers to draft a shopping list before they hit the roads. But with the aggregation of more UGC contents, the service is transforming into a community for those who are passionate about fashion and shopping and want to know more about these fields even though they do not have overseas traveling plans on their schedules.

QuintoAndar

Series E in 2021
QuintoAndar Serviços Imobiliários Ltda. is a Brazilian company that offers online services for property rental and sales, aiming to simplify the process for both landlords and renters. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in São Paulo, the company has expanded its presence with offices in multiple cities across Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Brasilia, among others. QuintoAndar leverages advanced practices and tools to enhance the rental experience, focusing on providing a streamlined and user-friendly platform. The company is known for its informal work environment and horizontal hierarchy, emphasizing autonomy and efficiency in decision-making. Through its innovative approach, QuintoAndar seeks to positively impact the lives of its customers by making real estate transactions more accessible and efficient.

Scalable Capital

Series E in 2021
Scalable Capital Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, is a digital investment service that specializes in portfolio management. The company utilizes proprietary software to create dynamically optimized investment portfolios, emphasizing risk management. By leveraging advanced technology, Scalable Capital aims to provide high-quality investment services that were traditionally accessible only to large institutional investors, making them available to individual investors at a lower cost. The firm has expanded its presence to London and has received funding from notable venture capital firms and angel investors.

PatSnap

Series E in 2021
PatSnap answers the hardest questions encountered throughout the innovation life cycle—from creating new inventions to commercialising them.Thier deep learning algorithms find patterns across these billions of data points, so you get game-changing insights in the blink of an eye.

Miaoshou Doctor

Series E in 2021
Miaoshou Doctor is a healthcare service platform for building an online communication service platform between patients and doctors. It helps healthcare professionals and patients to manage post-diagnosis outcomes and allows doctors to actively follow up with their patient's health through additional counseling and prescriptions. Tao He and Daoliang Han founded the company in 2015 and is based in Beijing, Beijing.

Reddit

Series E in 2021
A platform for online communities to submit links, create content, and have discussions about whatever topic that interests them

Yunxuetang

Series E in 2021
Jiangsu cloud school network Technology Co., Ltd. was established in December 2011. As a comprehensive training platform for enterprise training, cloud school will be the leading Internet technology and personnel training concept applied to the enterprise personnel training and development, and effectively help corporate customers to enhance the value of talent, help enterprises succeed. The BaaS model, which is the development of the enterprise's talent development business, provides the professional enterprise university's overall solution through the "software platform, course service, course creation tool, operation service" and other dimensions. Cloud school music advocate "a business is a university" concept, is the cloud school BaaS business model landing on behalf of the product.

Huohua Logic

Series E in 2021
Huohua Siwei is an online education platform for K-12 children that specializes in Mathematics and Science. It offers a one-to-many online interactive live small class and strong interactive game links to develop students' core ability of thinking, concentration, and other core skills. It is focused on the young mathematics thinking training, which is divided into three modules: spatial thinking and graphics, computing power, and logical reasoning. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

DXY

Series E in 2020
DXY develops a social media platform that specializes in pharmaceuticals and life sciences. It provides communication platforms and tools of various forms to improve the productivity of the users. DXY also provides services such as precision digital marketing. DXY offers public health serves online based on existing medical resources. Li Tiantian founded DXY on July 23, 2000, with its headquarters in Hangzhou in China. It has over three million registered members up to date.

Medbanks

Series E in 2020
Medbanks Network Technology Co. Ltd. provides data processing services to healthcare industry. The company develops multi center database that manages and mines data that reflects China's patient population. Medbanks Network Technology Co. Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Beijing, China.

Waterdrop

Series E in 2020
Waterdrop is an insurance platform that plans to solve the problem of high medical fees faced by most patients, especially those with a critical illness. Shuidihuzhu offers three products: mutual insurance, crowdfunding and commercial insurance. All their services are conducted through the platform’s official WeChat account, where users could post crowdfunding campaigns, buy insurances, or claim indemnities according to their policies.

Zhenkunhang

Series E in 2020
Zhenkunhang, also known as Qingdao Zhenkun Trading, is an e-commerce platform for industrial products, including maintenance, operation, and repair (MRO) products. Zhenkunhang was founded in 1996. Qingdao Zhenkun Trading is a professional lubricant, adhesive, fasteners, and related equipment suppliers, is committed to providing customers with a full range of bonding and sealing, lubrication, fastening solutions. We work with a number of internationally renowned brands to creatively combine different suppliers and our own unique technologies and products to provide our customers with the most suitable solutions. Fastener products cover all types of fasteners in the world today, mainly including: hexagon socket head cap screws, hexagonal screws, stop screws (top screws), various mechanism screws, self tapping screws, nuts, various washers, Rivets, pins, splines, tools for the above products, nylon lock (tie), etc., and we offer products of different materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum) We can provide DIN, ISO, NFE, JIS, ANSI, BS, GB different brand and non-brand fasteners according to your requirements.

Huohua Logic

Series E in 2020
Huohua Siwei is an online education platform for K-12 children that specializes in Mathematics and Science. It offers a one-to-many online interactive live small class and strong interactive game links to develop students' core ability of thinking, concentration, and other core skills. It is focused on the young mathematics thinking training, which is divided into three modules: spatial thinking and graphics, computing power, and logical reasoning. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

UiPath

Series E in 2020
UiPath Inc. specializes in developing robotic process automation (RPA) software for enterprises, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through intelligent process automation. The UiPath platform enables organizations to discover automation opportunities, build and manage automations at scale, and optimize processes using artificial intelligence. Its offerings include tools such as UiPath Studio for designing automation processes, UiPath Orchestrator for managing enterprise tasks, and various robots for executing these processes across multiple applications. UiPath serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, and manufacturing, by automating tasks such as claims processing, employee onboarding, and customer service. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in several global locations, including London, Bucharest, and Tokyo.

Missfresh

Series E in 2020
Beijing Missfresh E-Commerce Co., Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in grocery delivery services. Founded in November 2014, the company operates a mobile application that offers a wide range of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, seafood, and beverages. In addition to these items, Missfresh provides various daily grocery products, such as eggs and snacks. The service is available in 20 cities across China, catering to consumers' needs for high-quality fresh food delivered directly to their homes.

Keep

Series E in 2020
Keep is a young team that loves sports and is also a group of Geeks who pursue the ultimate experience. They focus on application development in the field of mobile sports, advocate the spirit of open sharing, do not imitate, do not follow suit, and only do cool products. In the age of their lives, the fitness culture is awakening, there should be more professional tools, a more pure community, and make the body easier. This is what Keep is doing. They hope that through technology-driven, more people will love fitness and enjoy sports.

MiningLamp

Series E in 2020
Beijing MiningLamp Software System Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in developing big data software solutions for enterprises and the public sector. Founded in 2014, MiningLamp offers a range of products, including the Mininglamp Power Data Middle Office Solution, Atum Smart Retail Middle Office Solution, and a Public Security Knowledge Graph Platform. The firm provides clients with analysis and decision-making services, leveraging industry expertise, cognitive intelligence technology, and marketing intelligence platforms. MiningLamp focuses on integrating artificial intelligence with big data to help organizations create knowledge graphs and transform data into actionable insights. By connecting perceptual and cognitive intelligence, the company enables efficient operations and fosters innovation, allowing clients to invest more resources into creative endeavors. Its customer base includes notable organizations such as China UnionPay, CCTV, and China Postal Savings Bank.

Bosszhipin

Series E in 2019
Bosszhipin is a recruitment mobile app.

Taimei Technology

Series E in 2019
Taimei Technology specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for clinical research and pharmacovigilance, aimed at enhancing efficiency in the biopharmaceutical industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Jiaxing, China, the company offers a wide array of integrated solutions, including electronic data collection, drug randomization, electronic patient-reported outcomes, and medical imaging systems. Its platform supports collaboration among sponsors, clinical sites, contract research organizations (CROs), patients, and regulatory bodies, facilitating comprehensive clinical trial management and drug monitoring. Taimei Technology also provides additional services such as training, consulting, and outsourcing, catering to the needs of pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations. With offices in Shanghai and Beijing, Taimei Technology is dedicated to advancing the clinical research landscape through innovative technology.

VIPKid

Series E in 2019
VIPKid operates an online English language learning platform that connects Chinese children with North American teachers, providing an immersive educational experience akin to an American elementary school. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, the company aims to inspire students by offering personalized learning opportunities that foster curiosity and cultural exchange. VIPKid’s platform has grown to serve over 500,000 students, facilitated by more than 60,000 teachers from the US and Canada. This model enables students in remote areas of China to improve their English skills and enhance their understanding of the world from home. As a leader in China's online education sector, VIPKid emphasizes the importance of tailored education, recognizing that each student has unique needs and potential.

IngageApp

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

Mafengwo

Series E in 2019
Beijing Mafengwo Network Technology Co.,Ltd. operates a platform that offers information on travel destinations in China and internationally. The company offers destination travel strategy booklets and road booklets, as well as other content, such as local travel, accommodation, entertainment, and other aspects of travel information. It also enables users to exchange information and share travel, as well as raiders, food, music, photography diary, and others; and manage groups to create their own destination. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Beijing, China.

Tuhu

Series E in 2018
Tuhu offers same-day or next-day automobile after-sales product delivery and installation services in more than 260 cities across mainland China. The company provides its services via its website, mobile app, call center, and third-party e-commerce platforms.

Weimob

Series E in 2018
Weimob Inc. is an investment holding company that specializes in cloud-based commerce and marketing solutions in China. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company operates in two main segments: SaaS Products and Targeted Marketing Services. Its SaaS offerings include a range of integrated solutions tailored for various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, restaurants, hospitality, and travel, enabling businesses to establish and manage their online operations effectively. Notable products include Wei Mall, Smart Retail, and Smart Restaurant, which cater to specific merchant needs. In addition to these solutions, Weimob provides a Marketing Cloud, featuring tools for enterprises to create WeChat Mini Programs, enhance their marketing strategies, and collect customer information. The company also offers targeted mobile advertising services to help clients optimize their promotional efforts and improve overall marketing performance. By providing these comprehensive solutions, Weimob assists businesses in leveraging WeChat's platform for commerce and engagement without requiring extensive software development expertise.

Zhihu

Series E in 2018
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.

RenRenChe

Series E in 2018
Founded in April 2014, Renren is the first to enter the used car market in C2C mode. It has developed into a comprehensive car trading service platform integrating used cars and new car transactions, financial services and after-sales services. For second-hand car transactions, Renren provides free door-to-door valuation, sales, replacement and other services for the majority of car owners. In order to strictly control the quality of the car in the sale, the Renren car has established a 249 test standards and a dual detection mechanism through a self-built professional appraisers team, and has reached a cooperation with the China Automobile Dealers Association to become a national standard for second-hand car testing. The industry's first strategic partner in the “certification” certification, the layer of protection is only for the rest of the car. At the same time, for the buyer, the Renren car provides a series of after-sales guarantees such as 14-day returnable car, one-year/20,000-kilometer core component warranty and 200 million yuan guarantee, leading the industry change. In April 2018, Renren was awarded a new round of financing by the Goldman Sachs Group, Tencent, Didi and other investments of $300 million. This is the third time that Tencent has added a Renren car. Previously, Renren had won a strategic investment of 200 million US dollars, and then carried out in-depth cooperation in ecological co-construction, technology, and operation.

Discord

Series E in 2018
Discord operates as a voice, video, and text communication service to talk and hang out with friends and communities. It was originally created for people who loved to play games, but these passionate people realized it could be enjoyed for more purposes. Discord is now used by everyone from local hiking clubs, to art communities, to study groups. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Douyu TV

Series E in 2018
Douyu TV is a live streaming media platform that provides live content such as games, sports, variety shows, entertainment, and more. The live-stream platform offers services like video-sharing for the students live broadcast, covers the main live game and sports as well as other live contents, enabling users to submit, view, and add commentary subtitles to videos of games, while incorporating content ranging from sports, variety shows, and entertainment. Zhang Wenming founded Douyu TV in 2013, with its headquarters in Wuhan in China.

Gojek

Series E in 2018
Gojek, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, operates as a Super App that offers a wide range of services, including food delivery, transportation, digital payments, shopping, and various on-demand services. Launched in 2015, the Gojek app has rapidly become the largest consumer transactional technology platform in Southeast Asia, driven by its focus on speed, innovation, and social impact. The company aims to empower the informal sector in the region while serving diverse markets such as transport, logistics, food, and entertainment. Gojek has established itself as a leading player in the on-demand economy, contributing significantly to the growth of digital services in Southeast Asia.

Kuaishou

Series E in 2018
Beijing Kuaishou Technology Ltd. develops Kuaishou, an online video and photo sharing application launched in 2011. As one of the leading short video social platforms globally, Kuaishou has over 200 million daily active users and features 15 million user-generated content pieces uploaded daily. The platform aims to enhance individual happiness through the use of big data and artificial intelligence and is designed to showcase the diverse and often overlooked communities of China. Kuaishou enables users to share short videos, photos, and livestreams, fostering connections among people from various backgrounds. This approach allows ordinary citizens to engage with a global audience, offering a glimpse into their lives. The international counterpart, Kwai, mirrors Kuaishou's features while incorporating localized functions for users outside of China. With an extensive archive of 10 billion original short videos and 350 million daily likes, Kuaishou continues its mission to document human experiences and empower individuals worldwide.

Mobike

Series E in 2017
Meituan Bike (formerly Mobike) is a Chinese fully station-less bicycle-sharing system. It develops mobile apps for users to find and use bicycles to travel anywhere. Davis Wang Xiao Feng, Hu Wei Wei, and Xia Yi Ping founded Mobike on January 27, 2015, with its headquarters in Beijing, China. Mobike raised $600 million in Series E funding led by Tencent, bringing the firm's fundraising in 2017 alone to nearly US$1 billion in June 2017. It became worth US$3 billion in the same month. Chinese web company Meituan-Dianping acquired Mobike for US$2.7 billion in April 2018. Parent company Meituan-Dianping announced name change from Mobike to Meituan Bike on January 23, 2019 as part of an ongoing integration.

Yuanfudao

Series E in 2017
Founded in 2012, Yuanfudao is the largest online live courseplatform servicing primary and secondary school students in China. With a paying userbase of over 1 million, Yuanfudao offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning fromprimary school English, Mathematical Olympiad to all-subject courses in secondaryschool. Its unique online feature and large pool of quality teachers enable students toaccess live online tutoring at home taught by national renowned teachers, benefitinghundreds of thousands of students across the country.

Lyft

Series E in 2015
Lyft is an on-demand transportation service that connects passengers with drivers through a mobile application. Founded in June 2012 in San Francisco by Logan Green and John Zimmer, Lyft allows users to request rides with a simple tap on their smartphones and facilitates payment directly through the app. The platform also offers the option to schedule rides up to seven days in advance. Lyft primarily serves college, university, and corporate communities and has rapidly expanded to cover 95 percent of the U.S. population. The company focuses on providing accessible peer-to-peer transportation solutions, contributing to the growing ridesharing market.

ELEME

Series E in 2015
ELEME operates as an online ordering platform. It provides a variety of gourmet food take away services. Lazhasi Network Technology in Shanghai develops and operates ELEME. It has covered more than 2000 cities in China, with more than 1.3 million joining shops, 15 thousand staff and more than nine million daily orders. The Alibaba Group acquired ELEME in April 2018 and it continues to operate independently. Mark Zhang and Jack Kang, at Minhang Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, founded ELEME in September 2008. Its headquarters are in Shanghai, China.