Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings Limited is a leading internet service provider based in Shenzhen, China, known for its extensive range of value-added services, including online games, social networking, financial technology, and online advertising. Founded in 1998, Tencent operates major platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication, entertainment, and e-commerce for millions of users. The company is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with popular titles like Honor of Kings in its portfolio. In addition to its core services, Tencent is involved in the production and distribution of films and television programs, as well as software development and digital content licensing. With a focus on user-oriented strategies, Tencent continues to adapt and expand its offerings, positioning itself as a vital part of daily life for many consumers in China and beyond.

Hongwei Chen

Executive Director of Investment

Martin Lau

President

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Steven Ma

SVP

Huateng Ma

Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO

Danying Ma

Managing Director

Bo Wang

Vice President, Tencent Games

Ye Wang

Associate Director, Global Data Intelligence and Data Service, IEG

Xiaoguang Wu

Senior Executive Vice President and CEO

Yao Xia

Executive Director

Levin Yao

Managing Director, Tencent Investment

Wenlei Zhuang

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

phil mu

Chief Investment Officer

Dowson Tong

President of Social Network Group, Senior Executive Vice President

Past deals in EdTech

GoStudent

Venture Round in 2023
GoStudent is an online tutoring platform that connects students with tutors for personalized, one-to-one video-based lessons across more than 20 subjects. The service operates on a membership model, allowing users to book lessons through its application, accessible via computers and mobile devices. Each session takes place in a virtual classroom equipped with interactive features such as a whiteboard, screen sharing, and document editing tools. GoStudent serves a diverse clientele, including primary, secondary, and college-aged students, and currently boasts around 15,000 customers and a network of 5,500 international tutors. The platform facilitates over 400,000 tutoring sessions each month and is supported by a team of more than 600 employees across 12 international offices. Additionally, GoStudent incorporates artificial intelligence in its tutor selection process and offers a free social homework chat for students to discuss questions and collaborate. Since its inception, the company has successfully raised over €291 million in funding.

GoStudent

Series D in 2022
GoStudent is an online tutoring platform that connects students with tutors for personalized, one-to-one video-based lessons across more than 20 subjects. The service operates on a membership model, allowing users to book lessons through its application, accessible via computers and mobile devices. Each session takes place in a virtual classroom equipped with interactive features such as a whiteboard, screen sharing, and document editing tools. GoStudent serves a diverse clientele, including primary, secondary, and college-aged students, and currently boasts around 15,000 customers and a network of 5,500 international tutors. The platform facilitates over 400,000 tutoring sessions each month and is supported by a team of more than 600 employees across 12 international offices. Additionally, GoStudent incorporates artificial intelligence in its tutor selection process and offers a free social homework chat for students to discuss questions and collaborate. Since its inception, the company has successfully raised over €291 million in funding.

uLesson

Series B in 2021
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It focuses on providing a comprehensive home education kit for students in Africa through its mobile application. The app delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, accommodating learners even in areas with limited internet access. uLesson’s approach combines streaming services with secure digital cards to ensure that students can access educational materials without incurring high data costs. The platform also features a network of tutors, practice tests, and tailored content, all designed to align with local syllabi and enhance the learning experience.

Ookbee

Debt Financing in 2021
Ookbee Co., Ltd., established in 2010 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is a digital publishing company that operates a platform enabling users to create, share, and monetize a wide range of content, including novels, e-books, audiobooks, digital newspapers, and video courses. Its ecosystem encompasses various genres such as art, business, education, entertainment, and more, catering to diverse global audiences. Ookbee also facilitates payment gateways and provides a bookstore with a vast selection of free and paid content. The company operates as a subsidiary of IT WORKS Ltd. and is the largest storytelling ecosystem in Thailand, with popular platforms like Joylada, Tunwalai, and Ookbee.

Age of Learning

Series C in 2021
Age of Learning, Inc., known for its flagship product ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy, provides online educational resources for children ages 2 to 7, both in the United States and internationally. The platform offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music, catering to preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and 1st grade. ABCmouse.com for schools allows educators to assign personalized lessons aligned with standards, while also providing access for students at home. The company supports low-income families through its Head Start program and offers free access to its resources via public libraries. In addition to educational games and activities, the platform features interactive experiences, such as virtual farms and zoos, to enhance learning engagement. Age of Learning also develops programs like My Math Academy and My Reading Academy to improve math and literacy skills. With over 11 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children, the company stands as a leader in educational technology, committed to advancing equity and access in education. Established in 2007, Age of Learning is headquartered in Glendale, California.

GoStudent

Series C in 2021
GoStudent is an online tutoring platform that connects students with tutors for personalized, one-to-one video-based lessons across more than 20 subjects. The service operates on a membership model, allowing users to book lessons through its application, accessible via computers and mobile devices. Each session takes place in a virtual classroom equipped with interactive features such as a whiteboard, screen sharing, and document editing tools. GoStudent serves a diverse clientele, including primary, secondary, and college-aged students, and currently boasts around 15,000 customers and a network of 5,500 international tutors. The platform facilitates over 400,000 tutoring sessions each month and is supported by a team of more than 600 employees across 12 international offices. Additionally, GoStudent incorporates artificial intelligence in its tutor selection process and offers a free social homework chat for students to discuss questions and collaborate. Since its inception, the company has successfully raised over €291 million in funding.

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.

Spark Education

Series E in 2021
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing critical thinking skills in children through interactive live instruction, animations, and games. Founded in 2018, it has quickly gained traction, attracting over half a million users worldwide. The company’s offerings include various educational platforms such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, and Spark Chinese for language learning. Additionally, Spark Education encompasses Huohua Siwei, an online Chinese-language learning service, Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive small-group classes. The organization is backed by prominent investors and aims to inspire a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth in its students.

Udemy

Series F in 2020
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that offers a vast array of courses for students globally, covering subjects such as development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, and health, among others. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Udemy operates additional offices in several countries, including Turkey, Ireland, Brazil, and India. The company features a marketplace platform that connects learners with real-world experts, providing access to thousands of up-to-date courses in multiple languages. Udemy also caters to businesses through its Udemy Business segment, which provides corporate training solutions, including employee development programs, learning analytics, and the ability for companies to host their own content. The company's focus on leveraging data and technology enhances the learning experience, enabling individuals and organizations to acquire and develop essential skills flexibly.

Spark Education

Series E in 2020
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing critical thinking skills in children through interactive live instruction, animations, and games. Founded in 2018, it has quickly gained traction, attracting over half a million users worldwide. The company’s offerings include various educational platforms such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, and Spark Chinese for language learning. Additionally, Spark Education encompasses Huohua Siwei, an online Chinese-language learning service, Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive small-group classes. The organization is backed by prominent investors and aims to inspire a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth in its students.

Xiaoe Tech

Series C in 2020
Xiaoe Tech is a technology service provider specializing in new education solutions. The company offers a range of products, including knowledge payment SaaS, new education SaaS, and enterprise training tools, alongside PaaS cloud services and content distribution solutions. Xiaoe Tech supports content entrepreneurs and educational institutions by providing essential resources such as tools, data, traffic, and talent needed to enhance their operations. Their services facilitate brand communication, traffic growth, classroom teaching, and student management, ultimately aiming to streamline business monetization in the education sector. The company’s focus is on helping clients build and manage their online knowledge platforms effectively, thereby promoting a closed-loop ecosystem for knowledge dissemination.

Yuanfudao

Series G in 2020
Yuanfudao, founded in 2012, is the largest online live course platform in China, catering to primary and secondary school students. With over 1 million paying users, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes subjects such as English, Mathematical Olympiad, and various all-subject courses for secondary education. The platform features live online tutoring conducted by nationally recognized teachers, allowing students to receive quality education from home. By utilizing big data analysis, Yuanfudao enables students to identify their learning weaknesses and engage in targeted learning, thus enhancing their educational outcomes. The combination of its extensive course offerings and a large pool of qualified educators benefits hundreds of thousands of students across the country.

Age of Learning

Series B in 2020
Age of Learning, Inc., known for its flagship product ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy, provides online educational resources for children ages 2 to 7, both in the United States and internationally. The platform offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music, catering to preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and 1st grade. ABCmouse.com for schools allows educators to assign personalized lessons aligned with standards, while also providing access for students at home. The company supports low-income families through its Head Start program and offers free access to its resources via public libraries. In addition to educational games and activities, the platform features interactive experiences, such as virtual farms and zoos, to enhance learning engagement. Age of Learning also develops programs like My Math Academy and My Reading Academy to improve math and literacy skills. With over 11 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children, the company stands as a leader in educational technology, committed to advancing equity and access in education. Established in 2007, Age of Learning is headquartered in Glendale, California.

Meishubao

Series C in 2020
Meishubao is a company that operates an art education platform aimed at children. It focuses on enhancing online art education by integrating digital technology into teaching methodologies. The platform offers a variety of resources, including online reviews of artworks, demonstration videos, and personalized art classes, allowing users to explore and develop their creative skills. By leveraging technology, Meishubao aims to foster an engaging environment for aesthetic education and promote the advancement of art among young learners.

Xigua City

Series B in 2020
Xigua City is an online education platform focused on teaching computer programming to children aged 5 to 12. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, the platform employs experienced program developers to create engaging and interactive coding curricula. Xigua City aims to foster children's interest in coding through gamified projects and intuitive teaching methods. The company has introduced the X Plan strategy, which leverages AI and big data to enhance curriculum development, improve teaching services, and refine the learning experience. This strategy includes the advancement of the LEAP curriculum system and learning evaluations, as well as the upgrade of the teaching intelligent assistant system to build an active learning community.

Yuanfudao

Series G in 2020
Yuanfudao, founded in 2012, is the largest online live course platform in China, catering to primary and secondary school students. With over 1 million paying users, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes subjects such as English, Mathematical Olympiad, and various all-subject courses for secondary education. The platform features live online tutoring conducted by nationally recognized teachers, allowing students to receive quality education from home. By utilizing big data analysis, Yuanfudao enables students to identify their learning weaknesses and engage in targeted learning, thus enhancing their educational outcomes. The combination of its extensive course offerings and a large pool of qualified educators benefits hundreds of thousands of students across the country.

Doubtnut

Series A in 2020
Doubtnut is an e-learning platform based in Gurgaon, India, focused on providing accessible education, particularly in mathematics, for students. Founded in 2016, it allows users to ask questions by uploading pictures of problems or concepts, facilitating instant video solutions. The platform offers live classes, video lectures, and test series, catering to K12 students and those preparing for various examinations. Additionally, Doubtnut provides targeted support for CBSE and ICSE board students, helping them grasp mathematical concepts in a structured manner from the comfort of their homes. The platform is designed to assist vernacular students, enabling them to get their doubts resolved quickly and effectively.

Dami Wangxiao

Series A in 2020
Dami Wangxiao is a unit of Chinese education company VIPKID.

VIPKid

Series E in 2019
VIPKid is an education technology company that facilitates real-time online English immersion learning for children, primarily in China. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, VIPKid connects over 500,000 paying students with more than 60,000 teachers from the United States and Canada. The platform aims to provide an American elementary school experience, allowing Chinese students, especially those in remote areas, to learn English and gain a broader understanding of the world from their homes. VIPKid emphasizes personalized learning to cater to the unique needs of each student, fostering curiosity and cultural exchange. The company has established itself as a market leader in online education in China, attracting significant investments from notable venture capital firms.

Meishubao

Series C in 2019
Meishubao is a company that operates an art education platform aimed at children. It focuses on enhancing online art education by integrating digital technology into teaching methodologies. The platform offers a variety of resources, including online reviews of artworks, demonstration videos, and personalized art classes, allowing users to explore and develop their creative skills. By leveraging technology, Meishubao aims to foster an engaging environment for aesthetic education and promote the advancement of art among young learners.

Entangled Group

Series B in 2019
Entangled Group, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in incubating, investing in, and consulting for early-stage education technology startups. It provides comprehensive support, including strategy consulting, access to expertise, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation services to its portfolio companies. Entangled Group collaborates with top universities to beta test and adopt its products, expediting market entry and enhancing the likelihood of widespread adoption.

BYJU'S

Private Equity Round in 2019
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Yuanfudao

Series F in 2018
Yuanfudao, founded in 2012, is the largest online live course platform in China, catering to primary and secondary school students. With over 1 million paying users, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes subjects such as English, Mathematical Olympiad, and various all-subject courses for secondary education. The platform features live online tutoring conducted by nationally recognized teachers, allowing students to receive quality education from home. By utilizing big data analysis, Yuanfudao enables students to identify their learning weaknesses and engage in targeted learning, thus enhancing their educational outcomes. The combination of its extensive course offerings and a large pool of qualified educators benefits hundreds of thousands of students across the country.

Peilian.com

Series C in 2018
Peilian.com is an online music tutoring platform established in 2014 and based in Shanghai, China. Founded by Ge Jialin, an accomplished accordion player with extensive teaching experience, the platform specializes in providing one-on-one music lessons for instruments such as piano, violin, guzheng, and accordion. Peilian.com facilitates connections between students and tutors through the use of technology, allowing lessons to be conducted via computer tablets, iPads, and mobile phones. The company aims to deliver personalized music education to learners of various skill levels.

Kaochong

Series D in 2018
Kaochong is an online education platform that specializes in providing preparation courses for various English proficiency tests, including the College English Test (CET), IELTS, and TOEFL. The platform collaborates with experienced instructors to offer a range of training resources tailored to major examinations and practical tests, such as post-graduate exams and civil service qualification tests. By focusing on in-depth study materials and diverse preparatory classes, Kaochong aims to support students in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Tstudy

Funding Round in 2018
Tstudy, also known as Beijing Tuosite Technology Co., Ltd., is a leading educational big data operation company that focuses on delivering innovative solutions for educational institutions. By leveraging its partnerships with renowned educational research organizations, Tstudy integrates advanced technologies such as digital optical dot matrix, multi-dimensional knowledge architecture, cloud computing, and big data analytics. The company's offerings include products and systems designed to enhance data analysis and intelligent teaching systems, ultimately aiming to improve operational efficiency for both internal and external educational entities. Through its expertise in educational big data applications, Tstudy is committed to driving advancements in the educational sector.

VIPKid

Series D in 2018
VIPKid is an education technology company that facilitates real-time online English immersion learning for children, primarily in China. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, VIPKid connects over 500,000 paying students with more than 60,000 teachers from the United States and Canada. The platform aims to provide an American elementary school experience, allowing Chinese students, especially those in remote areas, to learn English and gain a broader understanding of the world from their homes. VIPKid emphasizes personalized learning to cater to the unique needs of each student, fostering curiosity and cultural exchange. The company has established itself as a market leader in online education in China, attracting significant investments from notable venture capital firms.

Doubtnut

Seed Round in 2018
Doubtnut is an e-learning platform based in Gurgaon, India, focused on providing accessible education, particularly in mathematics, for students. Founded in 2016, it allows users to ask questions by uploading pictures of problems or concepts, facilitating instant video solutions. The platform offers live classes, video lectures, and test series, catering to K12 students and those preparing for various examinations. Additionally, Doubtnut provides targeted support for CBSE and ICSE board students, helping them grasp mathematical concepts in a structured manner from the comfort of their homes. The platform is designed to assist vernacular students, enabling them to get their doubts resolved quickly and effectively.

Qimeng Education

Series A in 2018
Beijing Qimeng Education and Technology (aka Baby English) specializes in maximizing early childhood education on the Internet. Baby English is an online education company, which, with a “Mom Community,” offers English classes for the whole family.

Kaochong

Series C in 2018
Kaochong is an online education platform that specializes in providing preparation courses for various English proficiency tests, including the College English Test (CET), IELTS, and TOEFL. The platform collaborates with experienced instructors to offer a range of training resources tailored to major examinations and practical tests, such as post-graduate exams and civil service qualification tests. By focusing on in-depth study materials and diverse preparatory classes, Kaochong aims to support students in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Onion Math

Series C in 2018
Onion Math is an online education platform.

Peilian.com

Series B in 2018
Peilian.com is an online music tutoring platform established in 2014 and based in Shanghai, China. Founded by Ge Jialin, an accomplished accordion player with extensive teaching experience, the platform specializes in providing one-on-one music lessons for instruments such as piano, violin, guzheng, and accordion. Peilian.com facilitates connections between students and tutors through the use of technology, allowing lessons to be conducted via computer tablets, iPads, and mobile phones. The company aims to deliver personalized music education to learners of various skill levels.

Wonder Workshop

Series C in 2017
Wonder Workshop is an educational company based in Sunnyvale, California, that focuses on teaching children coding and robotics through engaging technology. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the Dash and Dot robots, which can be programmed using mobile devices. These robots allow children to collaborate, create programs, and see their coding efforts come to life. Wonder Workshop also provides a variety of accessories, such as xylophones and building connectors, to enhance the robotics experience. Additionally, the company offers Class Connect, a suite of online tools designed to assist educators in integrating coding and robotics into their classrooms. The team behind Wonder Workshop comprises experts from various fields, including software and hardware design, education, and business, all working together to foster creativity and inspire lifelong learning among children.

BYJU'S

Corporate Round in 2017
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

VIPKid

Series D in 2017
VIPKid is an education technology company that facilitates real-time online English immersion learning for children, primarily in China. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, VIPKid connects over 500,000 paying students with more than 60,000 teachers from the United States and Canada. The platform aims to provide an American elementary school experience, allowing Chinese students, especially those in remote areas, to learn English and gain a broader understanding of the world from their homes. VIPKid emphasizes personalized learning to cater to the unique needs of each student, fostering curiosity and cultural exchange. The company has established itself as a market leader in online education in China, attracting significant investments from notable venture capital firms.

Yuanfudao

Series E in 2017
Yuanfudao, founded in 2012, is the largest online live course platform in China, catering to primary and secondary school students. With over 1 million paying users, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes subjects such as English, Mathematical Olympiad, and various all-subject courses for secondary education. The platform features live online tutoring conducted by nationally recognized teachers, allowing students to receive quality education from home. By utilizing big data analysis, Yuanfudao enables students to identify their learning weaknesses and engage in targeted learning, thus enhancing their educational outcomes. The combination of its extensive course offerings and a large pool of qualified educators benefits hundreds of thousands of students across the country.

Ookbee

Funding Round in 2017
Ookbee Co., Ltd., established in 2010 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is a digital publishing company that operates a platform enabling users to create, share, and monetize a wide range of content, including novels, e-books, audiobooks, digital newspapers, and video courses. Its ecosystem encompasses various genres such as art, business, education, entertainment, and more, catering to diverse global audiences. Ookbee also facilitates payment gateways and provides a bookstore with a vast selection of free and paid content. The company operates as a subsidiary of IT WORKS Ltd. and is the largest storytelling ecosystem in Thailand, with popular platforms like Joylada, Tunwalai, and Ookbee.

Yuanfudao

Corporate Round in 2016
Yuanfudao, founded in 2012, is the largest online live course platform in China, catering to primary and secondary school students. With over 1 million paying users, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes subjects such as English, Mathematical Olympiad, and various all-subject courses for secondary education. The platform features live online tutoring conducted by nationally recognized teachers, allowing students to receive quality education from home. By utilizing big data analysis, Yuanfudao enables students to identify their learning weaknesses and engage in targeted learning, thus enhancing their educational outcomes. The combination of its extensive course offerings and a large pool of qualified educators benefits hundreds of thousands of students across the country.

WiWide

Series C in 2014
WiWide Inc. is a commercial provider of Wi-Fi network integrated services based in Beijing, China, with additional operation centers in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Established in 2007, the company specializes in intelligent commercial architecture and operation services, offering a range of products including AI-driven multi-sensing routers, commercial terminals, and a user image engine application platform. WiWide provides comprehensive solutions for business applications, including Wi-Fi hardware, data asset management, and business forecasting. The company also emphasizes installation and maintenance services, along with 24-hour technical support. WiWide has established itself in the market by partnering with various businesses, including coffee bars, and serves over 20,000 users daily through its extensive network of more than 6,000 hotspots. Their offerings enable clients in sectors such as airports, hospitals, and shopping malls to enhance operations and customer management through effective Wi-Fi services.

VIPKid

Series A in 2010
VIPKid is an education technology company that facilitates real-time online English immersion learning for children, primarily in China. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, VIPKid connects over 500,000 paying students with more than 60,000 teachers from the United States and Canada. The platform aims to provide an American elementary school experience, allowing Chinese students, especially those in remote areas, to learn English and gain a broader understanding of the world from their homes. VIPKid emphasizes personalized learning to cater to the unique needs of each student, fostering curiosity and cultural exchange. The company has established itself as a market leader in online education in China, attracting significant investments from notable venture capital firms.
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