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 Entertainment

iflix

Acquisition in 2020
iflix is the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, offering users unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more. With a vast selection everyone’s favourite comedies, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, Nollywood, cartoons, movies and more from Hollywood, The UK, Asia, The Middle East and Africa, iflix places the entertainment people want at their fingertips to either stream or download. For one low monthly fee, iflix subscribers can watch on their mobile phone, laptop, tablet, TV… wherever, whenever.

Marvelous Japan

Post in 2020
Marvelous Inc. produces and provides entertainment content in Japan. The company engages in the planning, development, and operation of online games for App stores, Google Play, and SNS platforms, as well as online games for PCs, mobiles, smartphones, tablets, etc.; planning, development, production, and sells of game software for home game consoles; production of content for market needs; and planning, development, operation, and sale of amusement enclosures. It also produces animation products; creates, commercializes, and distributes music and video content; and plans and produces stage-based and musical works based on comics, animation, and games, as well as provides theater entertainment. Marvelous Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Huya

Post in 2020
Guangzhou Huya Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading interactive broadcast platform in China, primarily focused on game live streaming. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Guangzhou, the company offers a diverse range of livestreamed content, including esports, mobile, PC, and console games, as well as various entertainment genres such as talent shows, anime, and outdoor activities. Huya operates its main platform in China and also runs Nimo TV, which caters to audiences in Southeast Asia and Latin America. The platform features nearly 300 channels and covers approximately 3,800 games, allowing for real-time interaction between broadcasters and viewers. In addition to live streaming, Huya provides online advertising, marketing services, and software development. As of 2023, Huya is a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings, which holds a majority stake in the company.

CMC

Series A in 2018
CMC Inc. is a Chinese state-backed media and entertainment conglomerate known for multi-genre content, including film, drama, financial media, music, sports, etc.

Chaping

Series A in 2018
A Media & Entertainment Company based in Hangzhou.

Elephant Games

Seed Round in 2018
Online game and entertainment live streaming platform based in Shenzhen.

Linmon Pictures

Series C in 2018
Linmon Pictures is a boutique entertainment studio. Linmon Pictures is an independent creator, producer, and distributor of entertainment content.

Huya

Series B in 2018
Guangzhou Huya Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading interactive broadcast platform in China, primarily focused on game live streaming. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Guangzhou, the company offers a diverse range of livestreamed content, including esports, mobile, PC, and console games, as well as various entertainment genres such as talent shows, anime, and outdoor activities. Huya operates its main platform in China and also runs Nimo TV, which caters to audiences in Southeast Asia and Latin America. The platform features nearly 300 channels and covers approximately 3,800 games, allowing for real-time interaction between broadcasters and viewers. In addition to live streaming, Huya provides online advertising, marketing services, and software development. As of 2023, Huya is a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings, which holds a majority stake in the company.

Tencent Music

Acquisition in 2016
Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) is the largest online music entertainment platform in China, operating the top four music mobile apps in terms of mobile MAUs. Our platform comprises our online music, online karaoke and music-centric live streaming services, supported by our content offerings, technology and data. Our platform is an all-in-one music entertainment destination that allows users to seamlessly engage with music in many ways, including discovering, listening, singing, watching and socializing. On our platform, social interactions, such as sharing, liking, commenting, following and virtual gifting, are deeply integrated in our products and highly complementary to the core music experience, thereby enhancing our user experience, engagement and retention. We had over 800 million total unique MAUs in the second quarter of 2018, covering the full spectrum of user demographics in China.

Linmon Pictures

Series B in 2016
Linmon Pictures is a boutique entertainment studio. Linmon Pictures is an independent creator, producer, and distributor of entertainment content.

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.

Robot Entertainment

Venture Round in 2015
Robot Entertainment, Inc. focuses on developing games. Its games support multiple platforms. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Plano, Texas.

Linmon Pictures

Series A in 2015
Linmon Pictures is a boutique entertainment studio. Linmon Pictures is an independent creator, producer, and distributor of entertainment content.