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Tencent
Tencent is a asset manager based in Shenzhen, founded 1998; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts...
Tencent
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1998
Location
Region
North America
Country
China
City
Shenzhen
Corporate office
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Additional offices
Palo Alto · Los Angeles · Bellevue · New York · Toronto · London · Amsterdam · Paris · Singapore · Tokyo · Seoul · Dubai
Principals
Ma Huateng (Pony Ma)
Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Lau Chi Ping (Martin Lau)
President
Xu Chenye (Daniel Xu)
Co-Founder, Chief Information Officer
Ren Yuxin (Mark Ren)
Chief Operating Officer, President of Interactive Entertainment Group, President of Platform & Content Group
Zhang Xiaolong (Allen Zhang)
Senior Executive Vice President, President of Weixin Group
James Mitchell
Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Executive Vice President
Tong Taosang (Dowson Tong)
Senior Executive Vice President, President of Cloud and Smart Industries Group
Lu Shan
Senior Executive Vice President, President of Technology and Engineering Group
John Lo
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Tencent?
Investment decisions are overseen by CEO Ma Huateng (Pony Ma), President Martin Lau, and Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell. The corporate venture arm is led by a dedicated investment team that reports to the CEO. The firm also has a Chief Investment Officer who manages the public and private securities portfolio.
How does Tencent source proprietary deal flow?
Tencent sources deals through its existing portfolio relationships, industry partnerships, and internal corporate development team. Its massive user base and platform give it insights into consumer behavior and emerging trends. The firm also receives inbound opportunities from founders and entrepreneurs who view Tencent as a strategic partner.
What investment stages does Tencent typically target?
Tencent invests across all stages, from early-stage startups to mature public companies. It is particularly active in growth-stage and late-stage private companies. Its investment team makes both minority and majority investments, and it holds its portfolio companies for the long term.
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