NetEase
Overview
NetEase, founded in 1997, is a technology company in China specializing in internet services, including content, community, communications, and commerce . NetEase has built an ecosystem that spans online gaming, e-commerce, advertising, and email services . The company's primary online portal, 163.com, offers news, entertainment, and lifestyle content .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niantic, Inc. | Nov 2017 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Improbable | Jul 2018 | Strategic | Lead |
| Xiaoice | Jul 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| News Break | May 2015 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Genies | May 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is NetEase based?
NetEase is headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
When was NetEase founded?
NetEase was founded in 1997.
How many portfolio companies does NetEase have?
NetEase has 24 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NetEase's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Niantic, Inc., Improbable, Xiaoice, News Break, Genies.
What was NetEase's most recent investment shown here?
NetEase's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Xiaoice in 2021.
What sectors does NetEase focus on?
NetEase focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3.
What company stages does NetEase focus on?
NetEase typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is NetEase's AUM?
NetEase's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.