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.
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Senior Executive Vice President and CEO
Yao Xia
Executive Director
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Past deals in Series D
TymeBank
Series D in 2024
TymeBank is a subsidiary of the Tyme Group, specializing in financial technology and digital banking solutions aimed at the lower-income market. The bank offers accessible financial services with a focus on minimal fees, allowing customers to open secure personal and business accounts online. TymeBank's digital platform provides a range of services, including transactional and savings accounts, with features such as free card swipes and competitive interest rates. By prioritizing affordability and convenience, TymeBank serves over 15 million customers, helping them manage their banking needs with ease and efficiency.
Upsider
Series D in 2024
Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, including startups preparing for public raises. The company focuses on offering high spending limits and intuitive spending management features, which help clients manage their finances effectively. By integrating with external services such as accounting software, Upsider enhances governance and administration, addressing both financial and operational challenges faced by its customers. Additionally, Upsider aims to build trust among its users by organizing B2B transactions, thereby facilitating smoother business interactions.
Zhipu AI
Series D in 2024
Zhipu AI is a data company focused on developing an AI-based large model platform that offers API services tailored to various customer needs. The company provides a range of smart application products, including the scientific and technological information analysis engine "AMiner" and AI cognitive engines such as CodeGeeX and CogView. These tools are designed to help users automate and optimize digital tasks, thereby reducing the required manual labor. Zhipu AI's advanced applications are built on its General Language Model (GLM) series, capable of handling tasks in both Chinese and English, making its offerings versatile and applicable across different linguistic contexts.
Gensciences
Series D in 2024
Gensciences is engaged in the research and development of biopharmaceutical technology, focusing on innovative drugs, particularly long-acting recombinant proteins. The company aims to address medical conditions such as hemophilia, metabolic diseases, and tumors. Gensciences is dedicated to producing high-safety and high-efficacy treatments, striving for a high success rate in its drug development initiatives. Through continuous innovation, the company seeks to make significant contributions to the global biopharmaceutical landscape while benefiting patient groups in need of advanced therapeutic options.
Pocket FM
Series D in 2024
Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It facilitates direct communication between users and creators worldwide, including podcasts, enhancing the listening experience.
Enflame Technology
Series D in 2023
Enflame, also known as Suiyuan Technology, specializes in developing advanced neural network solutions for artificial intelligence applications. The company focuses on creating high-end deep learning chips designed specifically for cloud data centers, optimizing them for AI training platforms. These chips feature a proprietary architecture that delivers significant computational power while ensuring high energy efficiency and low costs. Additionally, they are programmable and compatible with mainstream machine learning frameworks, making them suitable for a wide range of AI training and optimization tasks.
CMR Surgical
Series D in 2023
CMR Surgical, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in designing and manufacturing medical devices for minimal access surgery. The company's primary product is the Versius surgical robotic system, which facilitates laparoscopic surgery by providing surgeons with 3D high-definition imagery and feedback. CMR Surgical aims to make minimal access surgery universally accessible and affordable by expanding the range of procedures that can be performed using its robotic systems.
Lunar
Series D in 2023
Lunar is a digital challenger bank founded in 2015 by Ken Villum Klausen, headquartered in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden. It provides a mobile-based banking app that allows consumers to manage their personal finances through a variety of services, including insurance, savings, budgeting, loans, and investments. The company operates with a banking license and has introduced both free accounts and a subscription-based service called Lunar Premium. Additionally, Lunar facilitates online money transfers and payments, offering functionalities such as balance checking and account opening. By partnering with local banks, Lunar enhances security and simplifies banking processes for its customers. With a presence in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo, the company employs over 180 individuals and aims to expand its personal and business banking operations while striving for profitability in attractive banking markets. Lunar has successfully raised €104 million from several investors.
Satispay
Series D in 2022
Satispay S.p.A. is a mobile payment application founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. The company aims to transform the payment landscape in Europe by offering a platform that enables users to make payments in stores, online, and between friends without relying on traditional debit or credit cards. Launched in 2015, Satispay provides a user-friendly and secure app that simplifies the payment process for consumers. For businesses, the service is both easy to implement and cost-effective, allowing merchants to accept payments quickly through their smartphones, tablets, or computers. By focusing on convenience and security, Satispay is changing the way people interact with money in daily transactions.
ClassDojo
Series D in 2022
ClassDojo, Inc. is an online school communication platform founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform connects teachers, students, and families, fostering close-knit communities that enhance the educational experience. It allows educators to share classroom activities, including photos and videos, and facilitates communication through features like Class Story and private messaging with parents. ClassDojo aims to engage students and their families by providing a space where learning can be shared and celebrated, ultimately enriching the educational environment and promoting collaboration both in and out of the classroom. The company, previously known as Class Twist, Inc., rebranded to ClassDojo, Inc. in December 2017.
Optibus
Series D in 2022
Optibus leverages the power of machine learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.
Lunar
Series D in 2022
Lunar is a digital challenger bank founded in 2015 by Ken Villum Klausen, headquartered in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden. It provides a mobile-based banking app that allows consumers to manage their personal finances through a variety of services, including insurance, savings, budgeting, loans, and investments. The company operates with a banking license and has introduced both free accounts and a subscription-based service called Lunar Premium. Additionally, Lunar facilitates online money transfers and payments, offering functionalities such as balance checking and account opening. By partnering with local banks, Lunar enhances security and simplifies banking processes for its customers. With a presence in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo, the company employs over 180 individuals and aims to expand its personal and business banking operations while striving for profitability in attractive banking markets. Lunar has successfully raised €104 million from several investors.
Academia.edu
Series D in 2022
Academia.edu is the largest and fastest-growing platform in the world for sharing academic research. Its mission is to accelerate and democratize academic research. Over 150 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Over 100,000 people join Academia.edu each day. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. 40% of the world's faculty log in to Academia.edu every month. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Qonto
Series D in 2022
Qonto is a digital bank specializing in financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as freelancers. It simplifies business banking, making it efficient and transparent. The company offers digital bank accounts for sending and receiving payments, catering to various company types, legal forms, and team sizes. Qonto's platform also facilitates bookkeeping, budget management, and fund transfers via a mobile application and physical/virtual cards, eliminating paperwork.
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.
Vision Medicals Technology
Series D in 2021
Vision Medicals specializes in pathogenic gene diagnostic services, aiming to enhance medical treatment precision for infections. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as high-throughput sequencing-based pathogen metagenomics and CRISPR for rapid diagnostics, significantly improving the ability to detect clinical pathogens and reducing reporting times. Vision Medicals has developed proprietary nucleic acid enrichment technology to identify pathogenic micronucleic acids in clinical samples. By leveraging an extensive database of pathogen detection, the company has established a comprehensive pathogen macro, supported by a genomics intelligent analysis and reporting system. Through its focus on research and development, Vision Medicals seeks to lead the medical diagnostic industry with innovative detection technology platforms that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of medical diagnoses.
Ultraleap
Series D in 2021
Ultraleap Limited is a leading developer of mid-air haptic control systems and 3D hand tracking technology. Formerly known as Ultrahaptics, the company specializes in creating solutions that utilize ultrasound to generate tactile sensations, enabling users to feel three-dimensional shapes and textures without physical contact. Its flagship products include the Leap Motion Controller, which captures hand movements, and the VR Developer Mount, designed for enhancing virtual reality experiences on various headsets. The company's innovative technology is applicable across multiple industries such as extended reality, automotive, digital signage, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and location-based entertainment. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, Ultraleap also has a subsidiary in Silicon Valley, United States.
Ualá
Series D in 2021
Ualá is a financial technology company that offers a digital banking application aimed at democratizing access to financial services. The platform provides a comprehensive financial ecosystem, allowing users to manage payments, request loans, and invest in various financial products. Ualá's services include a prepaid Mastercard and savings accounts, which enhance financial inclusion by enabling users to make secure purchases and transfer money instantly through a traditional transactional payment network. The company's mission is to empower individuals by offering accessible financial solutions.
HeyTea
Series D in 2021
HeyTea is a Chinese tea shop that focuses on innovative beverages, particularly cheese-topped tea and fruit tea. Founded in 2012 in an alley by the riverside, the company initially operated under the name ROYALTEA before rebranding to HEYTEA. The franchise offers a diverse range of products, including instant milk tea, fruit tea, and traditional Chinese tea, aimed at providing customers with unique flavor combinations. Through its distinct offerings, HeyTea has established itself as a prominent player in the tea beverage market.
Lunar
Series D in 2021
Lunar is a digital challenger bank founded in 2015 by Ken Villum Klausen, headquartered in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden. It provides a mobile-based banking app that allows consumers to manage their personal finances through a variety of services, including insurance, savings, budgeting, loans, and investments. The company operates with a banking license and has introduced both free accounts and a subscription-based service called Lunar Premium. Additionally, Lunar facilitates online money transfers and payments, offering functionalities such as balance checking and account opening. By partnering with local banks, Lunar enhances security and simplifies banking processes for its customers. With a presence in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo, the company employs over 180 individuals and aims to expand its personal and business banking operations while striving for profitability in attractive banking markets. Lunar has successfully raised €104 million from several investors.
CMR Surgical
Series D in 2021
CMR Surgical, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in designing and manufacturing medical devices for minimal access surgery. The company's primary product is the Versius surgical robotic system, which facilitates laparoscopic surgery by providing surgeons with 3D high-definition imagery and feedback. CMR Surgical aims to make minimal access surgery universally accessible and affordable by expanding the range of procedures that can be performed using its robotic systems.
Soul APP
Series D in 2021
Launched in 2016, Soul App is now one of the leading social networking applications in China. With a robust user base among Chinese Gen Z, Soul was designed to empower self-value expression and foster genuine relationships based on interest graphs and AI algorithms. Soul aspires to build a virtual social playground for its users to socialize, connect and maintain relationships free from the geographic and social constraints. Soul is the first social networking platform in China that requires all users to interact through avatars, and has a unique business model driven by the integration of intensive user interactions and an engaging community. Soul distinguishes itself from other peers with focus on virtual identities, open-ended relationships based on interest graphs, extensive user generated content (UGC), decentralized content distribution and its proprietary technologies. Nowadays, Soul pioneers in embracing the AI technologies in the social networking industry to meet the evolving social demand from the younger generation. In 2020, Soul kicked off its AIGC technology R&D. In 2023, Soul launched a proprietary large language model (LLM), Soul X, and has seamlessly embedded AI capabilities across use cases on its platform, which epitomizes Soul's product philosophy of the “Synergic Model-application Interplay”.
Viva Wallet
Venture Round in 2021
Viva Wallet is a European neobank that operates entirely in the cloud, utilizing Microsoft Azure to provide its services across 23 countries. As a Principal Member of Visa and MasterCard, it offers card acceptance solutions for businesses of all sizes through innovative Smart Android terminals, a dedicated Viva Wallet POS app, and advanced payment gateways for online transactions. The company also provides business accounts featuring local IBANs and Viva Wallet Mastercard cards. In addition to its payment processing capabilities, Viva Wallet supports small to midsize businesses with various value-added services, including merchant cash advances, expense management, virtual debit card issuance, and cash disbursement. The company has established a subsidiary banking entity, VIVABANK SA, and operates as an E-money Institution, compliant with PSD II Directive provisions, allowing it to offer services across the entire EEA region.
Shumei Technology
Series D in 2021
Shumei Technology is a private company established in 2015, headquartered in Wangjing, Beijing, China. It specializes in providing solutions for financial and online fraud using artificial intelligence and data analytics. The company focuses on business risk control, offering services that leverage software as a service (SaaS) and big data to help organizations mitigate risks associated with various financial activities. Through its AI-driven products and services, Shumei Technology aims to enhance security and efficiency for its clients in managing potential threats and vulnerabilities.
TrueLayer
Series D in 2021
TrueLayer Limited is a London-based company founded in 2016 that provides an open banking platform designed to facilitate the development of financial applications. Its toolkit enables businesses to connect with bank data, verify accounts, and access transactions in real-time, thus supporting a variety of sectors including payments, online lending, personal finance management, investment services, and cryptocurrencies. TrueLayer's solutions are utilized by FinTech startups, online lenders, personal finance managers, and other financial service providers to enhance user experiences by enabling secure and efficient transactions. The platform is operational in 21 countries and serves over 10 million users, streamlining the onboarding of new customers and allowing for rapid money transfers. TrueLayer aims to transform the payment landscape by combining real-time bank payments with financial and identity data.
Fadada.com
Series D in 2021
Fadada is an online platform based in China that specializes in electronic contract services, including online electronic signatures, document signing, and evidence custody. The company serves a wide range of industries, such as finance, real estate, automotive, human resources, education, insurance, tourism, and logistics, as well as various government agencies. Fadada's services facilitate the signing and management of electronic contracts and documents, providing a secure and efficient solution for businesses engaged in B2B and B2C transactions. Additionally, the platform offers value-added services, including forensic and legal assistance, enhancing its offerings for clients seeking comprehensive electronic signature solutions.
Furong Xingsheng
Venture Round in 2021
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.
WorkTrans
Series D in 2021
WorkTrans is a human resource management software developer based in China that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance various HR functions. The company's software provides diversified attendance management, mobile scheduling, and unified oversight, facilitating efficient payroll processing, roster management, recruitment, and training. By streamlining these processes, WorkTrans aims to improve recruiting efficiency and expand development opportunities for its clients, allowing organizations to adapt to their evolving workforce needs.
Udaan
Series D in 2021
Udaan is a B2B e-commerce platform based in India that connects businesses with suppliers across various sectors, including FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and staples. It aims to address core trade challenges faced by small, medium, and large enterprises by providing a centralized platform for buying and selling goods. Udaan facilitates direct connections between clients, allowing them to negotiate better deals while ensuring secure payment processes and efficient logistics. The platform also supports small businesses by offering financial products tailored to their needs, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and market reach.
Gaiaworks
Series D in 2020
GaiaWorks is a developer of a cloud-based workforce management platform designed to enhance operational efficiency for organizations. The company’s solution integrates various functionalities, including time and attendance tracking, intelligent scheduling, and labor optimization, to simplify compliance and control labor costs. By utilizing data prediction based on the analysis of historical business metrics, such as sales volume and transaction numbers, GaiaWorks enables businesses to forecast labor needs effectively, typically on a weekly basis. This approach helps organizations improve labor efficiency, mitigate compliance risks, and enhance employee satisfaction.
Hefu Noodle
Series D in 2020
Hefu Noodle operates a chain of noodle restaurants in China, specializing in a variety of dishes that include herbal noodle soup, master gravy bolognese, super trotters, matsutake soup, meat sauce noodles, and crab oil shoots. Founded in 2012 and based in Shanghai, the company aims to establish itself as a leading brand in the Chinese-style high-end fast food sector. Hefu Noodle provides a unique dining experience that combines quality meals with traditional Chinese decor and a cozy atmosphere, catering to busy individuals seeking a slow-paced dining option.
WM Motor
Series D in 2020
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.
KYEE
Series D in 2020
KYEE is a manufacturer of products and services for the medical cloud business that covers many fields, such as medical cloud, smart ward, and big data in health care. The company's process of deepening medical information technology. KYEE helps medical institutions improve service quality and efficiency, ensuring medical safety effectively.
Waterdrop
Series D in 2020
Waterdrop is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. It's the largest independent third-party insurance platform in China in terms of life and health insurance first year premiums, distributed in 2020, according to iResearch. Through Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Medical Crowdfunding platforms, Waterdrop have built a massive social network of protection and support for people, raising awareness of insurance and ultimately providing insurance and healthcare service to consumers in China. It had listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WDH” in May 2021.
Practo
Series D in 2020
Practo is an online healthcare platform that facilitates various medical services for individuals and families. It allows users to assess health issues, find suitable doctors, book diagnostic tests, obtain medicines, and store health records, all in one place. The platform also enables patients to consult with doctors online, streamlining the appointment scheduling process and eliminating the need for physical visits to clinics. In addition to serving patients, Practo offers healthcare providers a comprehensive tool to enhance their online presence and engage more effectively with patients, thereby fostering deeper connections within the healthcare community.
Soul APP
Series D in 2020
Launched in 2016, Soul App is now one of the leading social networking applications in China. With a robust user base among Chinese Gen Z, Soul was designed to empower self-value expression and foster genuine relationships based on interest graphs and AI algorithms. Soul aspires to build a virtual social playground for its users to socialize, connect and maintain relationships free from the geographic and social constraints. Soul is the first social networking platform in China that requires all users to interact through avatars, and has a unique business model driven by the integration of intensive user interactions and an engaging community. Soul distinguishes itself from other peers with focus on virtual identities, open-ended relationships based on interest graphs, extensive user generated content (UGC), decentralized content distribution and its proprietary technologies. Nowadays, Soul pioneers in embracing the AI technologies in the social networking industry to meet the evolving social demand from the younger generation. In 2020, Soul kicked off its AIGC technology R&D. In 2023, Soul launched a proprietary large language model (LLM), Soul X, and has seamlessly embedded AI capabilities across use cases on its platform, which epitomizes Soul's product philosophy of the “Synergic Model-application Interplay”.
N26
Series D in 2020
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.
Airwallex
Series D in 2020
Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform that aims to streamline international transactions for businesses by eliminating the complexities and costs associated with traditional financial systems. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, treasury management, and spend management, all integrated into a single platform. By leveraging an ecosystem of application programming interfaces, automation, and local payment networks, Airwallex enables clients to issue and pay invoices in their preferred currencies at mid-market foreign exchange rates. The platform is designed to support entrepreneurs and businesses in achieving their global objectives by providing seamless access to financial tools and opportunities worldwide.
Ke.com
Series D in 2020
Beike (www.ke.com) was founded in early 2018, China's newest, smartest and technology-driven multi-service property platform, designed to improve user experience and increase exposure for our trusted partners at the same time. Beike is an open platform and enables excellent agents to use resources more effectively, together to be a high-quality ecosystem of second-hand property, new property, rental property and decoration on the one hand. On the other, All accredited partners through providing high-quality housing and technical support, and partner could apply to be a franchisee. In the following several years, Beike aims to cover over 300 cities in China and franchise more than 100 partners, linking 100 thousand branches and 1 million property agents and serving over 200 million households. Beike Overseas was designed to meet the needs for the growing number of Chinese families seeking overseas property, including new property, secondhand property, and rental property. Beike overseas now covers 11 countries, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., France,Germany, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, and Korea, and has over 10,000 listings online.
Gaosi Education Group
Series D in 2019
Gaosi Education Group is a Chinese educational institution specializing in extracurricular tutoring for middle and primary school students. Founded in December 2009, it is headquartered in Beijing's Haidian District. The group focuses on gifted education, offering tailored courses for students from primary through junior high school. It features personalized one-on-one teaching centers and emphasizes mathematics competitions as a key component of its curriculum. With nearly 10,000 students enrolled, Gaosi Education Group employs around 100 full-time teachers and staff dedicated to teaching and research.
Medbanks
Series D in 2019
Medbanks Network Technology, founded in 2014 and based in Beijing, specializes in data processing services for the healthcare sector. The company focuses on developing an oncology database that compiles clinical and professional medical service information gathered from hospitals. This resource aims to enhance the understanding and management of cancer care. In addition, Sipai Health Technology Co Ltd operates within the medical technology and health management space in China, encompassing three main segments: specialty pharmacy, physician research assistance, and health insurance services. The specialty pharmacy segment is the primary revenue driver, while the company predominantly conducts its business within the People's Republic of China.
Udaan
Series D in 2019
Udaan is a B2B e-commerce platform based in India that connects businesses with suppliers across various sectors, including FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and staples. It aims to address core trade challenges faced by small, medium, and large enterprises by providing a centralized platform for buying and selling goods. Udaan facilitates direct connections between clients, allowing them to negotiate better deals while ensuring secure payment processes and efficient logistics. The platform also supports small businesses by offering financial products tailored to their needs, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and market reach.
Yijiupi
Series D in 2019
Yijiupi is an e-commerce company based in Wuhu, Anhui, China, founded in September 2014. The company specializes in restructuring the wine supply chain and has expanded its offerings to include a variety of alcoholic beverages and snacks. Yijiupi's platform facilitates the wholesale distribution of premium branded alcoholic products, promoting efficient nationwide distribution channels for liquor stores. Additionally, the company provides warehouse and distribution sharing services, supply chain financial services, and operates offline chains, aiming to serve a broader range of users in the beverage and food industry.
N26
Series D in 2019
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.
Zhenkunxing
Series D in 2019
ZKH is a digital service platform for industrial products that offers comprehensive supply chain solutions based on an E-commerce platform, digital tools, and intelligent service. Its platform offers a comprehensive selection of industrial accessories, consumables, general equipment, and spare parts. There are 28 product lines and over 4 million SKUs available, including PPE, hand tools, metal processing, fasteners, instruments, chemicals, and so on.
Mininglamp
Series D in 2019
MiningLamp is a rapidly growing startup based in Beijing, China, specializing in big data solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on developing advanced artificial intelligence technologies tailored for industries with complex knowledge and management needs. MiningLamp assists clients in building knowledge graphs and applying AI to transform data into actionable insights. Its proprietary big data platform, MDP, offers various products, including Data Insight and Business Intelligence Discovery, which enable clients to analyze and leverage both structured and unstructured data. By integrating perceptual and cognitive intelligence, the company facilitates human-machine collaboration and supports organizations in their digital transformation efforts. MiningLamp has successfully delivered solutions to notable clients, including China UnionPay and CCTV, enhancing their operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.
Ke.com
Series D in 2019
Beike (www.ke.com) was founded in early 2018, China's newest, smartest and technology-driven multi-service property platform, designed to improve user experience and increase exposure for our trusted partners at the same time. Beike is an open platform and enables excellent agents to use resources more effectively, together to be a high-quality ecosystem of second-hand property, new property, rental property and decoration on the one hand. On the other, All accredited partners through providing high-quality housing and technical support, and partner could apply to be a franchisee. In the following several years, Beike aims to cover over 300 cities in China and franchise more than 100 partners, linking 100 thousand branches and 1 million property agents and serving over 200 million households. Beike Overseas was designed to meet the needs for the growing number of Chinese families seeking overseas property, including new property, secondhand property, and rental property. Beike overseas now covers 11 countries, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., France,Germany, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, and Korea, and has over 10,000 listings online.
Reddit
Series D in 2019
Reddit, established in 2005, operates as a social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. It facilitates users to submit links, create content, and engage in discussions on a wide array of topics, from gaming and sports to business and cryptocurrency.
N26
Series D in 2019
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.
Youcheyihou.com
Series D in 2019
YouCheYiHou is a car media platform that offers a range of services including a mobile app and small program solutions, alongside e-commerce for automotive supplies. The platform serves as an online information hub for motor vehicle transactions, providing users with updates on car models, maintenance tips, and insights into the car industry. By leveraging big data from the automotive sector, YouCheYiHou aids car dealerships in managing sales, branding, and customer service, while also delivering valuable information to both consumers and dealers.
Medbanks
Series D in 2018
Medbanks Network Technology, founded in 2014 and based in Beijing, specializes in data processing services for the healthcare sector. The company focuses on developing an oncology database that compiles clinical and professional medical service information gathered from hospitals. This resource aims to enhance the understanding and management of cancer care. In addition, Sipai Health Technology Co Ltd operates within the medical technology and health management space in China, encompassing three main segments: specialty pharmacy, physician research assistance, and health insurance services. The specialty pharmacy segment is the primary revenue driver, while the company predominantly conducts its business within the People's Republic of China.
Leke Sports
Series D in 2018
Leke Sports focuses on providing health management and sports fitness services for corporate employees.
Yijiupi
Series D in 2018
Yijiupi is an e-commerce company based in Wuhu, Anhui, China, founded in September 2014. The company specializes in restructuring the wine supply chain and has expanded its offerings to include a variety of alcoholic beverages and snacks. Yijiupi's platform facilitates the wholesale distribution of premium branded alcoholic products, promoting efficient nationwide distribution channels for liquor stores. Additionally, the company provides warehouse and distribution sharing services, supply chain financial services, and operates offline chains, aiming to serve a broader range of users in the beverage and food industry.
Dream11
Series D in 2018
Dream11 operates as a sports technology platform. Dream 11 offers a unique sports engagement experience for Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Baseball and Handball.
Missfresh
Series D in 2018
Beijing Missfresh E-Commerce Co., Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Beijing, China, that specializes in the delivery of fresh grocery products. Founded in November 2014, the company operates a mobile application that allows consumers to conveniently purchase a wide range of items, including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, seafood, beverages, and snacks. Missfresh's services are available in 20 cities across China, providing an integrated online-and-offline shopping experience. The platform emphasizes high-quality fresh food and facilitates quick delivery to customers' doorsteps through its dedicated delivery riders.
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.
Keep
Series D in 2018
Keep is an innovative fitness platform that combines technology with a passion for sports, aiming to enhance the fitness experience for users. The company offers a comprehensive fitness solution that includes AI-assisted personalized curriculums, interactive live-streaming classes, and recorded fitness courses. These offerings are tailored to individual athletic levels, fitness goals, and daily workout habits. Additionally, Keep provides a range of smart fitness devices, gear, apparel, and nutritional products, creating an integrated ecosystem that bridges the physical and digital realms. By promoting a culture of fitness and encouraging community engagement, Keep seeks to inspire more individuals to embrace an active lifestyle.
Huifenqi
Series D in 2018
Huifenqi is a platform that specializes in installment payments and plans for house rentals. It offers a comprehensive SaaS management solution tailored for the rental industry, focusing on long-term apartment rental operations. The platform aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by streamlining various aspects of rental management, including supply chain logistics, legal affairs, human resources, and financial operations. This approach allows clients to manage their rental properties more effectively while facilitating easier payment options for tenants.
Xiaohongshu
Series D in 2018
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.
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.
PDD Holdings
Series D in 2018
PDD Holdings (Nasdaq: PDD) is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. PDD Holdings aims to bring more businesses and people into the digital economy so that local communities and small businesses can benefit from the increased productivity and new opportunities. PDD Holdings has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities, that support its underlying businesses.
IngageApp
Series D in 2018
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.
Pinduoduo
Series D in 2018
Pinduoduo offers an interactive and fun virtual bazaar experience to its users. It develops an e-waybill system to make shipping information more transparent and updated to users and to realize greater logistics quality and efficiency for our third-party logistics providers. It also constantly provides merchants with consumer insights and preferences to help them tailor-make products for their targeted customers and facilitate communication between merchants and users.
Nio
Series D in 2017
Nio is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles globally. Founded in 2014, Nio offers a range of SUVs with varying seating capacities, along with innovative charging solutions such as battery swapping services and mobile charging trucks. The company also provides value-added services like insurance packages, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Nio collaborates with industry leaders for autonomous driving technologies and manufactures its vehicles through strategic partnerships. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles in China alone, capturing approximately 2% of the market share for new energy passenger vehicles.
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.
Bilibili
Series D in 2017
Bilibili Inc. is an online entertainment platform based in Shanghai, China, that caters primarily to the younger generations. Founded in 2009, it began as a community focused on anime, comics, and gaming (ACG), but has since broadened its offerings to include a wide variety of content such as videos, live broadcasting, and mobile games. The platform emphasizes high-quality content and fosters strong emotional connections among its users, creating a vibrant community. Bilibili generates revenue through multiple channels, including advertising, gaming, live streaming, value-added services, and e-commerce. The company has also formed a strategic collaboration with Tencent for sharing and operating anime and games, enhancing its content library and user experience.
HaoDF
Series D in 2017
HaoDF is an internet medical platform that facilitates connections between doctors and patients. The company offers a comprehensive online service that allows patients to access medical reference news and outpatient information in real-time. Through its platform, HaoDF provides features such as online appointment booking, thereby streamlining the process of seeking medical care. By combining technology with healthcare, HaoDF enhances patient access to medical professionals and information, contributing to improved health outcomes.
Kuaishou Technology
Series D in 2017
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.
Practo
Series D in 2017
Practo is an online healthcare platform that facilitates various medical services for individuals and families. It allows users to assess health issues, find suitable doctors, book diagnostic tests, obtain medicines, and store health records, all in one place. The platform also enables patients to consult with doctors online, streamlining the appointment scheduling process and eliminating the need for physical visits to clinics. In addition to serving patients, Practo offers healthcare providers a comprehensive tool to enhance their online presence and engage more effectively with patients, thereby fostering deeper connections within the healthcare community.
IngageApp
Series D in 2017
Xiaoshouyi develops software solutions for customer relationship, sales force, and workforce management. IngageApp provides a next-generation CRM solution by leveraging mobile social platform and big data technologies. With its SaaS and PaaS framework, the solution empowers users to engage, sell and provide services to their customers through a seamlessly integrated end-to-end process from marketing automation, sales automation, partner relationship management, to customer and field services. Founded in 2011, in 2017 IngageApp became the first Chinese CRM vendor to be named in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation (SFA). More than 4,000 companies in over 20 industries use IngageApp to grow their business. Founded by Allan Shi, IngageApp is based in Beijing, China with offices across China and an R&D center in the Silicon Valley. IngageApp has raised several rounds of venture funding from leading investors like Sequoia, Tencent and Matrix Partners.
Zhihu
Series D in 2017
Zhihu is a prominent Chinese social question-and-answer platform that allows users to seek information by soliciting opinions and insights from individuals rather than relying solely on traditional forum responses. Established to foster a community-driven exchange of knowledge, Zhihu has grown significantly, with a registered user base exceeding 300,000 by early 2012. The company operates primarily within the online content community space, monetizing its services through a combination of paid memberships, advertising, content-commerce solutions, and vocational training offerings. All of its revenue is generated from within China, reflecting its focus on the domestic market and its commitment to providing users with a rich and engaging platform for knowledge sharing.
Meituan Bike
Series D in 2017
Meituan Bike, previously known as Mobike, is a Chinese bicycle-sharing service that operates a fully station-less model. Founded in January 2015 by Davis Wang Xiao Feng, Hu Wei Wei, and Xia Yi Ping, the company is headquartered in Beijing. Meituan Bike allows users to easily locate and rent bicycles through a mobile application, facilitating convenient transportation for short urban trips. The bicycles are equipped with smart locks and can be reserved via the app, offering a seamless user experience. In April 2018, the company was acquired by Meituan-Dianping for $2.7 billion and was rebranded as Meituan Bike in January 2019 as part of the integration process. The service has grown significantly since its inception, contributing to the development of urban mobility solutions in China.
Hike
Series D in 2016
Hike is a versatile technology company that focuses on creating innovative products aimed at shaping the social future. It operates a comprehensive platform that facilitates in-store, online, and mobile selling for retailers, alongside providing cloud-based retail management software. In addition, Hike is engaged in the blockchain gaming sector, developing the Rush Gaming Universe, which combines elements of Web2 and Web3 to offer a unique social gaming experience. This platform allows players to utilize their skills to earn and grow within the gaming ecosystem. Furthermore, Hike has developed a mobile messaging application that provides multilingual messaging services, enabling users to express themselves through stickers and emojis while sharing messages and media with friends and family. Overall, Hike is dedicated to merging technology with social interaction and gaming, creating new economic opportunities for users.
Kik
Series D in 2015
Kik, founded in 2009 by a group of University of Waterloo students, is a mobile messaging application based in Waterloo, Ontario. The company aims to facilitate connections among users, services, and businesses, particularly targeting a teenage audience. Kik offers features that allow users to share their feelings and engage with friends and family, as well as chatbots for entertainment. With over 300 million registered users, Kik has established itself as a popular messaging platform, with more than 40% of young Americans using it as their primary messaging app. Users typically spend an average of 35 minutes per session within the app, reflecting its strong engagement. The company is supported by notable venture capitalists and has raised significant funding, with Tencent, the creator of WeChat, as a strategic investor.
Maimaibao
Series D in 2015
MMB is a Chinese business-to-consumer phone shopping centre. The company recieved investment from Far East Holding Group, Sequoia Capital, and an internet gian from 2007-2010 with a total investment that amounts to more than 10 million dollars. Currently, their daily sales has surpassed a million and the annual sales is approximately 0.5 billion with a growth rate of 300%.
Didi
Series D in 2014
Didi Chuxing, founded in 2012 in Beijing, is a leading mobile transportation platform providing app-based services such as taxi hailing, private car-hailing, social ride-sharing, car rental, and enterprise solutions. With over 450 million users and daily orders reaching 25 million, Didi offers a variety of mobility options to optimize resource allocation through big data-driven algorithms. The company aims to address transportation, environmental, and employment challenges by collaborating with communities and partners. Acquiring Uber China in 2016, Didi has over 21 million drivers and car owners on its platform, generating income while offering convenient transportation solutions to users worldwide.
Fab
Series D in 2013
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
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