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Tencent
Shenzhen, CN · Founded 1998 · 89,530 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Tencent is a major technology conglomerate providing a wide range of digital services and platforms. The company serves consumers, enterprises, and advertisers globally across multiple sectors including gaming, social media, cloud services, and fintech.
Founders & leadership
Tencent was founded in 1998 by Ma Huateng.
Investors · 7
How we know: IDG Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Skycatcher Fund's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries DFeb 2019
Tencent (lead), Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Sequoia
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries CMar 2018
Allianz (lead), Tencent (lead)
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
The Tencent mafia →21 people who came through Tencent went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Tencent do?
- Tencent is a major technology conglomerate providing a wide range of digital services and platforms. The company serves consumers, enterprises, and advertisers globally across multiple sectors including gaming, social media, cloud services, and fintech.
- Who founded Tencent?
- Tencent was founded by Ma Huateng in 1998.
- Who are Tencent's investors?
- Tencent's investors include IDG Capital, Skycatcher Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital.
- Where is Tencent headquartered?
- Tencent is headquartered in Shenzhen, CN.