Tencent Holdings Limited

Corporate VC Guangdong, China ·Founded 1998

Overview

Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate founded in 1998. The company offers a wide range of internet-related services and products, including social networking, music, web portals, e-commerce, mobile games, and online services. Tencent is known for its popular messaging platforms, QQ and WeChat, which have extensive user bases in China and globally. In addition to its core services, Tencent has a significant presence in the gaming industry, owning stakes in several major game developers and publishers. The company has also expanded into various other sectors, including fintech, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, aiming to diversify its portfolio and leverage its technological expertise. Tencent's investment strategy focuses on innovative technology startups, particularly in sectors such as e-commerce, mobile gaming, and entertainment. The company seeks to partner with companies that align with its strategic interests and can benefit from its extensive ecosystem and resources.

Investment Focus

  • Focus on companies that create value for users
  • Preference for innovative technology startups
  • Interest in e-commerce companies with potential to disrupt traditional business models
  • Focus on mobile gaming companies
  • Interest in entertainment companies in music, film, and television
  • Preference for fintech companies leveraging technology to disrupt traditional financial services

Portfolio Companies

SupercellEpic GamesRiot GamesActivision BlizzardUbisoft EntertainmentFromSoftwareEnflameZhipuBioon

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Frequently asked questions about Tencent Holdings Limited

What sectors does Tencent Holdings Limited invest in?

Tencent Holdings Limited invests in Technology, FinTech, E-commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming and Cloud Computing, and is based in Guangdong, China. Tencent Holdings Limited is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Tencent Holdings Limited invest at?

Tencent Holdings Limited backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 1B.

Which regions does Tencent Holdings Limited invest in?

Tencent Holdings Limited invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Tencent Holdings Limited invested in?

Tencent Holdings Limited's portfolio includes Supercell, Epic Games, Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft Entertainment, FromSoftware, Enflame and Zhipu.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database