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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.

Cloud ComputingGamingSector AgnosticSocial

Founders & leadership

Tencent was founded in 1998 by Ma Huateng.

MHMa Huateng
Ma HuatengFounder

Investors · 7

Skycatcher Fundlisted by Skycatcher FundAustin

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

How we know: techcrunch.com · Not right? Tell us

Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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Tencent HoldingsreportedShenzhen

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Also in the syndicate · 2

AllianzleadFidelity

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

25 people who came through Tencent went on to found or lead other companies.

Ziarekenya SmithVisual DesignerFounded Techstars +1Leo LuProduct ManagerFounded BrewitMuzzammil (MZ) ZaveriProduct + StrategyFounded ProxinoRandy LeeVice President of Business Development, AmericasFounded LifelikecapChao LuoTencent InvestmentFounded LaiyeDaniel ShiSenior Associate, Corporate DevelopmentFounded ArkeroLiat Beng NeoAssociate Director, FintechFounded ArrowChenny (Qianyi) DengMachine Learning InternFounded Piggy RoboticsAnna ZhangInternFounded NessieChrist XuSoftware EngineerFounded RationalZhengyao JiangResearch InternFounded WecoHan XiaoDirector of EngineeringFounded Jina

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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, Tencent Holdings.
Where is Tencent headquartered?
Tencent is headquartered in Shenzhen, CN.