Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings Limited, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading internet service provider that offers a wide range of value-added services and online advertising. The company's diverse portfolio includes popular platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication, entertainment, and e-commerce for millions of users. Tencent is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with flagship titles like Honor of Kings contributing significantly to its revenue. In addition to gaming and social networking, Tencent provides financial technology and cloud services, as well as invests in and produces films and television programs. The firm also engages in various technology-related services, including software development and information system integration. Tencent plays a vital role in the global venture capital landscape, holding substantial stakes in several prominent tech companies. Its user-centric approach and comprehensive service offerings position Tencent as a key player in the internet ecosystem both in China and internationally.

Charles Chen

Co-Founder

Michael Cheung

Senior Director

Ben Feder

President, International Partnerships (North America)

Kyle Kurpinski

Investor

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Shengyi Liu

Senior Executive Vice President

Steven Ma

SVP

James Mitchell

Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Vice President

David Wallerstein

Chief eXploration Officer and Senior Executive Vice President

Yao Xia

Executive Director

Chenye Xu

Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer

Levin Yao

Managing Director, Tencent Investment

Tony Zhang

Co-Founder

Wenlei Zhuang

Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud Strategic Investment

Past deals in Android

Mod.io

Series A in 2021
mod.io Pty Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Melbourne, Australia, provides a cross-platform and store-agnostic modding solution for game developers. The company specializes in enabling user-generated content (UGC) through its software development kits (SDK) and comprehensive documentation. Its clientless application programming interface (API) allows developers to efficiently harness player creativity, facilitating the creation and sharing of content and modifications. Additionally, mod.io offers tools for setting up and managing marketplaces for UGC, thereby enhancing the gaming experience and fostering a vibrant community of creators.

MX Player

Series A in 2019
MX Player is a video playback application based in Mumbai, India, known for its advanced hardware acceleration and extensive subtitle support. Initially developed by J2 Interactive, it has evolved into a leading over-the-top (OTT) platform, offering both offline video viewing and exclusive content streaming. With an impressive installed base of over 500 million users globally, including more than 350 million in India, MX Player has established itself as the largest local video platform in the world. The platform supports multi-core decoding, which enhances visual quality while maintaining small file sizes, making it a popular choice for users seeking a versatile and high-quality viewing experience. Since its launch, MX Player has consistently ranked among the top 10 Android apps, reflecting its widespread appeal and functionality.

Gojek

Series F 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.

Krafton

Secondary Market in 2018
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games.

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.

Ola

Private Equity Round in 2017
Ola is a mobile technology platform based in India that connects passengers with a variety of transportation options, including cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Founded by Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal in December 2010, the company operates its services through a mobile application available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ola's platform is designed to provide convenient and transparent ride-hailing services, enabling users to book city taxis, outstation travel, car rentals, and corporate travel. With its headquarters in Bengaluru and additional offices across the country, Ola aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a broad network of transportation solutions. Additionally, Ola Café focuses on delivering food from top-rated local restaurants to customers within 20 minutes, further diversifying the company’s offerings.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2017
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games.

Luoji Siwei

Series C in 2017
iGetGet is a mobile app which allows users to subscribe to learn from key opinion leaders (KOLs).

Ourpalm

Post in 2017
Ourpalm, established in 2004, is a prominent mobile game developer and operator based in China. The company focuses on the development, issuance, and operation of moving target games, leveraging its own technology for mobile game distribution. It has built a substantial network, collaborating with over 900 game promotion channels and more than 100 local and international game developers. Through these partnerships, Ourpalm has successfully expanded its game offerings into the Southeast Asian, American, and European markets. With a strong emphasis on innovation and quality, the company has positioned itself as a leader in the mobile gaming sector, ranking third among Chinese mobile game businesses.

Essential

Series B in 2017
Essential Products is a new type of company focused on creating consumer technology products for the 21st century. Founded by Andy Rubin, co-founder of Android, the world's most widely used operating system, Essential Products is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Pocket Gems

Series B in 2017
Pocket Gems, Inc. is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, California, established in 2009. The company specializes in creating free-to-play social games, which are distributed through major platforms such as Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore. With a focus on innovative and graphically rich gaming experiences, Pocket Gems has developed popular titles including Episode, a mobile storytelling network, and War Dragons, a 3D real-time strategy game. The company has garnered significant player engagement, with over 270 million downloads of its games worldwide. Supported by investors like Sequoia Capital and Tencent, Pocket Gems is committed to pushing the boundaries of mobile entertainment while fostering social connectivity among its users.

Manman app

Series A in 2017
Manman is a mobile comics platform that produces and issues original comics. Founded in Beijing in 2017, Manman has more than 980 original comics on its app, and 315 comics are exclusive. Manman has more than 14 million users out of which 3 million are active users, and 2 million users have more than 20 subscriptions on it. Manman is now trying to make profits with paid subscriptions, advertising, and reward systems.

Glu Mobile

Post in 2016
Glu Mobile Inc. is a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games designed for smartphone and tablet users. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games across four primary genres: lifestyle, casual, mid-core, and sports. Notable titles include original intellectual properties such as Cooking Dash and Deer Hunter, alongside games that incorporate popular licensed brands like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena. Glu Mobile distributes its games through direct-to-consumer digital storefronts, including the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, Glu Mobile has expanded its operations globally, with additional offices in locations such as Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.

Pocket Gems

Series B in 2015
Pocket Gems, Inc. is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, California, established in 2009. The company specializes in creating free-to-play social games, which are distributed through major platforms such as Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore. With a focus on innovative and graphically rich gaming experiences, Pocket Gems has developed popular titles including Episode, a mobile storytelling network, and War Dragons, a 3D real-time strategy game. The company has garnered significant player engagement, with over 270 million downloads of its games worldwide. Supported by investors like Sequoia Capital and Tencent, Pocket Gems is committed to pushing the boundaries of mobile entertainment while fostering social connectivity among its users.

Glu Mobile

Post in 2015
Glu Mobile Inc. is a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games designed for smartphone and tablet users. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games across four primary genres: lifestyle, casual, mid-core, and sports. Notable titles include original intellectual properties such as Cooking Dash and Deer Hunter, alongside games that incorporate popular licensed brands like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena. Glu Mobile distributes its games through direct-to-consumer digital storefronts, including the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, Glu Mobile has expanded its operations globally, with additional offices in locations such as Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.

VC Mobile Entertainment

Venture Round in 2015
VC Mobile Entertainment Inc. is a game development company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating a diverse range of games for mobile devices, personal computers, consoles, and online platforms. Through its innovative approach to game design, VC Mobile Entertainment aims to engage a broad audience and enhance the gaming experience across various formats.

QuizUp

Series B in 2013
Plain Vanilla Corp. is a mobile games company specializing in the development of a real-time social trivia platform for mobile devices. Founded in 2010, the company operates from offices in San Francisco, California, and Reykjavík, Iceland. It focuses on creating engaging multiplayer quiz experiences for users, fostering social interaction through its gaming offerings. Since December 2016, Plain Vanilla has functioned as a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc.

QuizUp

Series A in 2013
Plain Vanilla Corp. is a mobile games company specializing in the development of a real-time social trivia platform for mobile devices. Founded in 2010, the company operates from offices in San Francisco, California, and Reykjavík, Iceland. It focuses on creating engaging multiplayer quiz experiences for users, fostering social interaction through its gaming offerings. Since December 2016, Plain Vanilla has functioned as a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc.

Contacts+

Seed Round in 2012
Contacts+ is a contact management application designed for individual and corporate clients, providing a comprehensive solution for organizing and accessing contact information. The platform features a user-friendly address book that aggregates various social interactions and consolidates them into a single interface. In addition to managing contacts, it includes functionalities such as a call log and dialer, ensuring that users have access to the most current contact details at any time and from any location. By streamlining the way people connect and manage their relationships, Contacts+ aims to enhance communication and networking for its users.

Couple

Seed Round in 2012
Couple is an app just for the two of you. It helps you stay connected, and feel close to each other. Whether it's texting, sharing videos, photos, sketching together and more, Couple let's your partner know that you're thinking about them. Couple was part of the YCombinator W2012 batch, and was formerly named Pair until they renamed to Couple on January 31st, 2013.
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