Douban
PrivateLast Round
Strategic
Jul 13, 2020
Total Funding Raised
$72M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Douban operates in Media, Entertainment & Gaming and is based in Beijing. Its latest recorded funding round was a Strategic round in July 2020.
Douban is a Chinese social networking and database company that operates a platform for users to discover, rate, and share reviews for movies, books, and music.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
Social Media, Digital Advertising, User-Generated Content, Digital Publishing
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Marketplace Commission, Freemium, Subscription SaaS, Data as a Service
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Douban Comparables
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Douban Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic | Jul 13, 2020 | ||||
| Series C | Sep 13, 2011 | ||||
| Series B | Jan 25, 2010 | ||||
| Series B | Aug 28, 2009 | ||||
| Series A | Jun 1, 2006 |
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Douban Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Ceyuan Ventures | Series B, Series A |
| Sequoia Capital | Series C |
| Trustbridge Partners | Series C, Series B |
| BAI Capital | Series C |
Market signals
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Douban Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douban's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Douban a public or private company?
Douban is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Douban?
Douban is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Douban's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Douban worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Douban is not publicly available.
Can I buy Douban stock?
Douban shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Douban's last funding round?
Douban's most recent funding round was Strategic on July 13, 2020.
Who are the main investors in Douban?
Key investors in Douban include Ceyuan Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Trustbridge Partners.
Will Douban IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Douban.
How can I track Douban secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Douban's shares on secondary markets.