Tencent

Founded in 1998, Tencent is a leading global technology company based in China. It operates the world's largest game publishing business and owns WeChat, one of the most widely used messaging apps globally with over 1 billion users. The company offers a range of services including social networking, gaming, fintech, cloud computing, online advertising, and digital content.

Tom Bie

VP

Hongwei Chen

Executive Director of Investment

Ben Feder

President, International Partnerships (North America)

Kyle Kurpinski

Investor

Martin Lau

Executive Director and President

Jeffrey Li

Managing Partner, Tencent Investment; General Manager, Tencent M&A

Lin Haifeng

General Manager, M&A

Alvin Liu

Co-Founder

Steven Ma

SVP

Danying Ma

Managing Director

Huateng Ma

Chairman and CEO

James Mitchell

Chief Strategy Officer

phil mu

Chief Investment Officer

Dowson Tong

President of Social Network Group, Senior Executive Vice President

Ye Wang

Associate Director

Bo Wang

Vice President, Tencent Games

Yao Xia

Executive Director

Wenlei Zhuang

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

Past deals in Music

GMM Music

Corporate Round in 2024
GMM Music unlocks the value of Thailand's music economy.

Gaana

Debt Financing in 2021
Gaana is an Indian music streaming application headquartered in Noida, India, and is recognized as the largest music broadcasting service in the country. Launched in 2011, Gaana provides users with free, unlimited access to a diverse range of music, including popular Bollywood tracks, Hindi songs, regional music, and international hits. The platform aims to enhance the music discovery and consumption experience for its users by offering a wide array of content through its mobile apps and website. Gaana also features Radio Mirchi, allowing listeners to enjoy curated music according to their preferences.

Universal Music Group

Secondary Market in 2020
Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company, offering services in music recording, publishing, merchandising, and distribution. It discovers, develops, and promotes songwriters and artists globally, owning copyrights to musical compositions for various uses.

Gaana

Debt Financing in 2020
Gaana is an Indian music streaming application headquartered in Noida, India, and is recognized as the largest music broadcasting service in the country. Launched in 2011, Gaana provides users with free, unlimited access to a diverse range of music, including popular Bollywood tracks, Hindi songs, regional music, and international hits. The platform aims to enhance the music discovery and consumption experience for its users by offering a wide array of content through its mobile apps and website. Gaana also features Radio Mirchi, allowing listeners to enjoy curated music according to their preferences.

Marvelous

Post in 2020
Marvelous Inc. is a Japanese entertainment company headquartered in Tokyo, specializing in the planning, development, and production of a diverse range of content. Founded in 1997, Marvelous engages in the creation and operation of online games for various platforms, including App stores and PCs, as well as the development of home video game software. The company also produces amusement machines and creates audio-visual content, including music and videos, often centered around animation. Additionally, Marvelous is involved in theatrical entertainment, planning and producing stage works and musicals inspired by its gaming and animation properties. Through its various segments, Marvelous aims to cater to market needs and enhance the entertainment experience for its audience.

Universal Music Group

Venture Round in 2020
Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company, offering services in music recording, publishing, merchandising, and distribution. It discovers, develops, and promotes songwriters and artists globally, owning copyrights to musical compositions for various uses.

Peilian.com

Series C in 2018
Peilian.com is an online music tutoring platform established in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. Founded by Ge Jialin, an accomplished accordion player with extensive teaching experience, the company specializes in offering one-on-one music lessons for various instruments, including piano, violin, guzheng, and accordion. Peilian.com utilizes technology to connect students with tutors through devices such as computer tablets, iPads, and mobile phones, facilitating personalized instruction in a convenient and accessible manner.

Gaana

Corporate Round in 2018
Gaana is an Indian music streaming application headquartered in Noida, India, and is recognized as the largest music broadcasting service in the country. Launched in 2011, Gaana provides users with free, unlimited access to a diverse range of music, including popular Bollywood tracks, Hindi songs, regional music, and international hits. The platform aims to enhance the music discovery and consumption experience for its users by offering a wide array of content through its mobile apps and website. Gaana also features Radio Mirchi, allowing listeners to enjoy curated music according to their preferences.

Peilian.com

Series B in 2018
Peilian.com is an online music tutoring platform established in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. Founded by Ge Jialin, an accomplished accordion player with extensive teaching experience, the company specializes in offering one-on-one music lessons for various instruments, including piano, violin, guzheng, and accordion. Peilian.com utilizes technology to connect students with tutors through devices such as computer tablets, iPads, and mobile phones, facilitating personalized instruction in a convenient and accessible manner.

Smule

Series H in 2017
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

Air Smart Audio

Series A in 2017
Elvis Radio is a retro radio manufacturer specializing in the development and design of handmade wood radios. It has two brands, MAO KING and RADIOOO. The MAO KING series mainly includes Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley. The little prince OTR, SOLO+, etc.; while the RADIOOO series includes the Méd, the Flying Eagle, Pop, and the Radio Commander.

YG Entertainment

Post in 2016
YG Entertainment Inc. is a South Korean talent development and production company founded in 1996 by Yang Hyun Suk. Originally named Hyun Entertainment, it rebranded to YG Entertainment in April 2001. The company has played a significant role in popularizing hip-hop music in Korea and has been the launching pad for numerous successful artists, including BIGBANG and 2NE1, as well as earlier acts like JINUSEAN and 1TYM. YG Entertainment not only focuses on music but also provides content services and manages a diverse roster of artists and actors, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas in music, fashion, art, and culture. The company's unique approach has made it a prominent figure in the South Korean entertainment industry.
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