Tencent Holdings

General contacts
Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

1998

AUM

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Location

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Tencent Holdings is a digital conglomerate based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 1998 by Ma Huateng and Zhang Zhidong. With a vast team and a strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Tencent is renowned for its pioneering presence in various sectors, including social media, gaming, and cloud services. Tencent's global reach and multifaceted approach set it apart as one of the leading technology firms in the world.

Tencent engages in diverse investment activities, focusing on a wide array of industries including Digital, Media and Entertainment, Gaming, Financial Services, and Cloud. The firm invests in a range of stages from Seed to Growth. Tencent operates globally, extending its investment footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia. As a public company, Tencent continuously updates its shareholders through regular announcements and financial reports, reflecting its substantial market influence.

Notable investments by Tencent include Epic Games - video game development, Spotify - music streaming service, Meituan - on-demand service platform, JD.com - e-commerce, and Snap Inc. - multimedia messaging app. These investments showcase Tencent's strategic approach to leveraging technology and expanding its portfolio across various cutting-edge industries.

Industry

Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Gaming Fintech Financial Services Digital Software Transportation Cloud

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FAQs about Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Tencent Holdings is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Tencent Holdings was founded in 1998.
Tencent Holdings invests in companies and startups in Media and Entertainment, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Fintech, Financial Services, Digital, Software, Transportation, Cloud.
Tencent Holdings invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Tencent Holdings invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Tencent Holdings usually invests $100+ m on average.
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