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 Corporate Round

Primer

Corporate Round in 2023
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.

Guillemot Brothers

Corporate Round in 2022
Guillemot Brothers Limited is a gaming company founded by Guillemot family.

Novarama Technology

Corporate Round in 2022
Novarama is an independent game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, focused on creating innovative electronic entertainment for wide audiences. With a founding team that possesses over 50 years of combined experience in the industry, the studio specializes in developing video games, including augmented reality applications, digital goods, and transmedia content, as well as session-based massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). Novarama aims to push the boundaries of gaming through creativity and technology, delivering engaging experiences across various platforms.

Riffraff Games

Corporate Round in 2022
Riffraff Games is a gaming studio that develops and publishes third-person stealth action games, aiming to entertain players with high-quality, innovative concepts and new gaming genres.

Offworld Industries

Corporate Round in 2022
Offworld Industries is a video game developer and publisher focused on creating immersive gaming experiences. The company specializes in the development of first-person shooter games for PC platforms, aiming to deliver a realistic battlefield experience to players. In addition to its own game development efforts, Offworld Industries seeks to foster an ecosystem of like-minded development studios, promoting collaboration within the gaming industry. Through its innovative approach, the company is dedicated to enhancing the gaming landscape by producing compelling and engaging content.

PhonePe

Corporate Round in 2021
PhonePe is a mobile payments application that enables users to transfer money instantly using just their mobile number. The platform is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and incorporates a digital wallet, making digital payments simple and secure. PhonePe aims to eliminate the need for cash and cards by providing a universally accepted payment solution, thereby enhancing the overall commerce experience for both customers and businesses. Its focus is on facilitating seamless transactions in the digital payment landscape.

Bohemia Interactive

Corporate Round in 2021
Bohemia Interactive is a game developer based in Mnisek pod Brdy, Czech Republic, recognized for its focus on simulation and player freedom. The company has established a diverse portfolio that includes well-known titles such as the Arma® and Take On® series, as well as DayZ®. With multiple development teams operating across different locations, Bohemia Interactive also leverages its own motion capturing and sound recording studio to enhance its game production. Over its 15 years of operation, the company has become a significant player in the PC gaming industry, specializing in combat games and proprietary software.

Liona

Corporate Round in 2020
Liona provides game development and exgame development business services. It is a software company focusing on game development and digital content. Their ICT and IoT will increase along with their life and work shifts.

Flipkart

Corporate Round in 2020
Flipkart, established in 2007, is a leading Indian e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Bengaluru. It offers a vast array of products, spanning over 70 categories and 30 million items, including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and health care. With a workforce of 33,000 and 75 million registered users, Flipkart facilitates over 10 million daily visits and delivers approximately 8 million shipments monthly. Founded by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the company was acquired by Walmart in 2018. Flipkart Ventures, its venture arm, invests in seed to series B-stage companies.

Furong Xingsheng

Corporate Round in 2020
Furong Xingsheng, established in 2009 and headquartered in Changsha, China, operates convenience stores and offers B2B logistics and distribution services. The company's business model revolves around its community shopping platform, Xingsheng Youxuan, which was launched in 2018. This platform sources fresh products and caters to daily household consumer needs through an online ordering and offline pickup system, offering a wide range of fresh produce, groceries, and general merchandise.

Tim Hortons

Corporate Round in 2020
Tim Hortons, founded in 1964 by hockey legend Tim Horton, is a prominent restaurant chain in North America, known for its fresh coffee and baked goods. With over 3,000 locations, the company has expanded its menu to include iced cappuccinos, freshly made sandwiches, soups, and various cold beverages. Despite its growth, Tim Hortons maintains a strong commitment to community involvement, exemplified by initiatives such as the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation and sustainable coffee practices. The brand continues to attract customers throughout the day, offering a range of options for breakfast, lunch, or snacks.

PlatinumGames

Corporate Round in 2020
PlatinumGames Inc. is a Japanese video game developer founded in 2006 and based in Osaka, Japan. The company specializes in the production of home video games, online games, and downloadable content across various platforms, including PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and PC. PlatinumGames is known for its focus on creating high-quality, engaging gaming experiences, utilizing its expertise in game design, programming, and content delivery to meet the evolving preferences of gamers.

Kuaikan Manhua

Corporate Round in 2019
Kuaikan Manhua is an online and mobile platform for original online comic artwork targeting young readers. Founded in 2014, Kuaikan Manhua is a comic-reading platform and community of interest that is popular among users. As of January 2019, the total number of users of the comics app is over 170 million, and the monthly users are over 40 million, and the market share in the comics market is more than half*. Kuaikan World’s vision is to build an ideal ecosystem of cultural-entertainment in the future, as well as bring happiness to the world. Kuaikan aims to help comic creators to create more widely-popular comics with positive, energetic and warm contents to millions of users.

Canway Technology

Corporate Round in 2019
Canway Technology specializes in providing IT solutions and professional services tailored for government and enterprise clients. The company offers a range of services, including research and development integrated solutions, information system solutions, and operational maintenance support. Additionally, Canway engages in software development and provides digital talent training services. By focusing on cloud management and IT construction, the company aims to facilitate digital transformation for its clients, enabling them to operate more intelligently and efficiently within the IT industry.

Winext Technology

Corporate Round in 2019
Winext Technology specializes in providing comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services across various sectors, including smart cities, smart parking, smart energy, smart agriculture, and asset tracking. The company's product lineup features LoRa gateways, transceiver modules, and a wide array of end devices such as geomagnetic parking sensors, smoke detectors, temperature and humidity sensors, and LoRa GPS trackers. All products are compliant with LoRaWAN standards and are compatible with frequency regulations in the EU, US, and Asia. Winext Technology has established connections with prominent LoRa network platforms, enhancing the efficiency of data collection for industry users and facilitating smarter decision-making in various applications.

HuiXiaDan

Corporate Round in 2018
HuiXiaDan is an e-commerce platform based in Beijing, China, founded in 2015, that facilitates the wholesale procurement of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) for retail stores. Operated by Beijing Hui Win World Network Technology Co., Ltd., the platform enables terminal retail stores to independently place orders through a mobile phone app, streamlining the ordering process and reducing the workload associated with traditional business visits. By enhancing service quality and expanding customer networks for brands and distributors, HuiXiaDan improves channel coverage and market control. The platform offers low-cost products, personalized recommendations, and door-to-door delivery services, effectively supporting the offline distribution of commodities and providing businesses with an efficient and economical procurement solution.

VSPN

Corporate Round in 2018
VSPN is an internet sports and cultural media company that focuses its business on e-sports. It provides core marketing and entertainment content operations as its core business, providing brand marketing, artist brokerage, e-sports TV, and e-sports venues. Founded in 2015, Quantum Sports VSPN (Versus Programming Network) and is based in Shanghai, China.

SoundHound AI

Corporate Round in 2018
SoundHound AI is a technology company specializing in voice-enabled artificial intelligence and conversational intelligence solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including Hound, a voice-enabled search engine, and SoundHound, a music search and discovery application. Additionally, it provides Houndify, a platform that supports natural language understanding, speech recognition, and the ability to process complex queries. SoundHound AI helps brands create customized conversational experiences, allowing them to voice-enable their products and access valuable data for enhanced customer interactions. With locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, and Japan, the company aims to improve user engagement through natural voice interactions across various industries.

New Leshi Smart Home

Corporate Round in 2018
Leshi Zhixin Electronic Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (also known as LeTV Zhixin) is a Chinese television manufacturer which was a subsidiary of Le.com (aka LeTV).

Gaana

Corporate Round in 2018
Gaana is an Indian music streaming application based in Noida that offers a wide range of music, including Bollywood, Hindi, regional, and international genres. Established in 2011, it has positioned itself as India's largest music broadcasting service, providing users with free and unlimited legal access to a diverse music library through its mobile apps and website. The platform aims to enhance how users discover and enjoy music by offering culturally rich content and innovative features tailored to a vast audience. Gaana also includes access to Radio Mirchi, further enriching the listening experience for its users.

Kakao Games

Corporate Round in 2018
Kakao Games Corporation is a South Korean subsidiary of Kakao Corp, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seongnam. The company operates a diverse online gaming platform that caters to a global audience, offering a wide range of games across mobile, PC, and virtual reality. It develops and publishes various genres of games, enhancing its services through features such as the Kakao game shop and mobile game play channels. Kakao Games also emphasizes partnerships with other gaming companies to bolster its development capabilities and expand its market reach. Through these initiatives, Kakao Games aims to position itself as a leader in the global gaming industry.

Shanda Games

Corporate Round in 2018
Shanda Games is a prominent online game developer, operator, and publisher based in Shanghai, China, founded in 1999. The company specializes in massively multiplayer online games (MMORPGs) and mobile games, offering a diverse range of genres such as martial arts, fantasy, strategy, and historical events. Shanda Games operates both domestically and internationally, targeting a vast user community. It manages a portfolio of games developed in-house, co-developed with other developers, and licensed from third parties. As of mid-2014, the company operated 71 games, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from its own or co-owned titles. Shanda Games has a robust development team and a proprietary game development platform, and it has been a pioneer in adopting item-based revenue models in the gaming industry. The company is also expanding its reach into global markets, having launched localized versions of its games in regions including Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Americas. With millions of active users, Shanda Games continues to be a key player in the online gaming landscape.

Yonghui Yunchuang Technology

Corporate Round in 2018
Yonghui Yunchuang Technology is a supply chain and logistics service unit associated with Yonghui Superstores, a prominent Chinese fresh produce retailer. The company focuses on facilitating the direct purchase of produce from farms, ensuring that customers have access to safe, healthy, and affordable goods. By streamlining the supply chain, Yonghui Yunchuang enhances the reliability of food sources, allowing consumers to enjoy fresh produce with confidence.

Skydance Media

Corporate Round in 2018
Skydance Media is a diversified media company founded in 2010 by David Ellison, dedicated to producing elevated and event-level entertainment for global audiences. The company specializes in creating motion pictures and is involved in various forms of media, including feature films, television, animation, gaming, and digital content. Skydance is committed to bringing immersive stories to life across multiple platforms, ensuring a wide range of entertaining experiences in various genres for viewers.

WM Motor

Corporate Round in 2017
WM Motor is an automotive company that designs, manufactures, develops, and markets energy and battery-operated vehicles. It provides energy vehicle products and travel solutions to its customers. The company aims to conserve electronic vehicles in addition to intelligent data hardware, enabling consumers to utilize smart cars that are efficient and energy conserving. WM Motor’s products are built with three core technologies, the Living Motion electric powertrain, the Living Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, and the Living Engine operating system, which offers industry-leading smart connectivity and interactive features.

Shanghai Youhug Media

Corporate Round in 2017
Shanghai Youhug Media is a media and entertainment management company based in Shanghai, founded in 2012. The company specializes in the production and distribution of television content and films. It is actively involved in the creation, production, and performance of film and television dramas, offering diverse and engaging cinematic experiences to audiences. Through its operations, Youhug Media aims to captivate moviegoers and television enthusiasts with high-quality content.

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.

Seasun

Corporate Round in 2017
Seasun is China's first computer gaming studio, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. The company focuses on delivering high-quality and engaging games across various platforms, including iOS, Android, and personal computers. By emphasizing a strong commitment to its vision and fostering collaboration among its team, Seasun aims to create enjoyable gaming experiences for players worldwide.

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.

Dazhong Dianping

Corporate Round in 2014
Dazhong Dianping focuses on the "retail + technology" approach and collaborates with merchants and other partners to give consumers a better life while also promoting goods retailing and services. retail's digital transformation on both the demand and supply sides. Meituan will always prioritise customer satisfaction, boost investment in scientific and technical research and development, better fulfill social obligations, generate more social value, and work with partners to achieve win-win outcomes.

Sogou

Corporate Round in 2013
Sogou is a prominent Chinese internet company primarily known for its search engine, Sogou Search, which allows users to search for text, images, music, and maps. Founded in 2004, the company has developed a range of products aimed at enhancing user experience across web and desktop applications. Notably, Sogou Input Method is a cloud-based Chinese language input software that captures contemporary expressions and phrases, creating an extensive vocabulary library that aids users in typing efficiently. Additionally, Sogou offers the Sogou Browser, which employs dual-core technology to enhance online browsing speed and safeguards users from malicious websites. The company primarily operates within China, generating the bulk of its revenue from the domestic market while also providing access to a wealth of content through partnerships, such as with Tencent's Weixin Official Accounts.

Epic Games

Corporate Round in 2012
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.
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