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 Video

Kuaishou

Series F in 2019
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.

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.

Xiaoyu Yilian

Series C in 2019
Xiaoyu Link is an online video conference solution provider. Xiaoyu Link plans to use the proceeds to enhance its sales and marketing efforts, as well as carrying out research in new products and technologies.

WindFish

Series A in 2019
Established in Mar 2016, Windfish is an IP centric entertainment production company. It has successfully produced a series of heart-warming short-video stories “Call Me Zombie Little Fish”, featuring a distinctively cute zombie boy, his adoptive Papa, and other friends

Cat Cake

Acquisition in 2018
Cat Cake is a short video application developer.

Can Video China

Series B in 2018
Mobile video studio based in China.

Pear Video

Series A in 2018
Pear Video is a prominent short video content platform in China, dedicated to delivering timely video news across various sectors, including business, entertainment, technology, and lifestyle. Founded by a team with a robust media background, the platform focuses on producing deeply edited aggregated content along with exclusive original coverage. Pear Video caters to the younger generation by offering mobile-friendly video products suitable for sharing. The platform employs innovative technologies and tools to enhance video production and consumption in the mobile internet era. It operates as a cross-platform, open new media entity, utilizing a flexible collaborative and revenue-sharing model to amplify the reach of high-quality short videos. Content is updated daily and distributed not only through its mobile app and website but also across social networks and other video platforms globally, ensuring broader user engagement.

Linmon Pictures

Series C in 2018
Linmon Pictures is an independent entertainment studio based in China, specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of drama series. With a focus on high-quality content, the company has developed a reputation for producing premium drama series that attract significant viewership. Linmon Pictures leverages its extensive library of original intellectual properties to develop engaging stories that resonate with audiences. The majority of its revenue is generated within Mainland China, reflecting its strong presence and influence in the local entertainment market.

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.

Kuaishou

Series D in 2017
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.

Ningmeng Pictures

Series B in 2016
Ningmeng Pictures is a boutique studio firm that is focused on the television program, film, and video show production. Ningmeng Pictures was founded by Su Xiao in August 2014.

Linmon Pictures

Series B in 2016
Linmon Pictures is an independent entertainment studio based in China, specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of drama series. With a focus on high-quality content, the company has developed a reputation for producing premium drama series that attract significant viewership. Linmon Pictures leverages its extensive library of original intellectual properties to develop engaging stories that resonate with audiences. The majority of its revenue is generated within Mainland China, reflecting its strong presence and influence in the local entertainment market.

Linmon Pictures

Series A in 2015
Linmon Pictures is an independent entertainment studio based in China, specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of drama series. With a focus on high-quality content, the company has developed a reputation for producing premium drama series that attract significant viewership. Linmon Pictures leverages its extensive library of original intellectual properties to develop engaging stories that resonate with audiences. The majority of its revenue is generated within Mainland China, reflecting its strong presence and influence in the local entertainment market.

Blink

Series A in 2014
Blink, which is available in both Chinese and English (although the English can be a bit rough at times) works like this: the camera comes on as soon as the app is opened. Thumbnail images of all the user’s friends line the right side. Click one of them to snap a photo or hold to take a 16-second video, then add some MS Paint-style graffiti, text, and an audio message. When the recipients get it, they can add on to the photo with their own embellishments and send it back. The photos and videos disappear after they’re swiped away, but screenshots are allowed and senders can choose to save the original image to their phone. There’s no history of any chat dialog.

Loom

Seed Round in 2013
Loom, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a video messaging application designed to facilitate work communication. Founded in 2015, Loom allows users to capture, record, and narrate videos that can be instantly shared via a link, streamlining the process of conveying messages without the need to switch applications or upload content. The platform caters to a variety of use cases, including engineering, sales, recruiting, design, marketing, customer support, and leadership. In addition to its video messaging capabilities, Loom also offers a cloud-based photo and video library solution, enabling users to manage their media seamlessly across devices without consuming local storage space. This comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of photo and video management in an era of high-resolution content and limited storage capacity.

Loom

Seed Round in 2013
Loom, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a video messaging application designed to facilitate work communication. Founded in 2015, Loom allows users to capture, record, and narrate videos that can be instantly shared via a link, streamlining the process of conveying messages without the need to switch applications or upload content. The platform caters to a variety of use cases, including engineering, sales, recruiting, design, marketing, customer support, and leadership. In addition to its video messaging capabilities, Loom also offers a cloud-based photo and video library solution, enabling users to manage their media seamlessly across devices without consuming local storage space. This comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of photo and video management in an era of high-resolution content and limited storage capacity.
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