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Enterprise short message and communication services provider

Xuhui District, ChinaFounded 2011eCommerce & Marketplaces
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $0–10M Disclosed equity funding
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About 253

Shanghai Chuanglan Yunzhi Information Technology Co., Ltd., also known as 253.com or Chuanglan Yunzhi, is a technology company founded in 2011 that specializes in providing enterprise-level communication services. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and has expanded with branches in numerous other cities, including Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.

The core business of 253.com revolves around Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services. Its product suite includes SMS verification codes, notification messages, voice messaging, international SMS, and data interface platforms. These services are critical for functions like user registration, password recovery, and login protection. The company serves a wide array of industries such as finance, gaming, e-commerce, and food service by offering tailored solutions that integrate messaging, big data, and 5G technology. As a strategic partner of China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, 253.com is committed to delivering high-speed and reliable messaging, highlighted by its benchmark “five seconds to” delivery speed.

The company also provides more advanced services like identity verification, including real-name authentication against official databases and facial recognition technology to prevent fraud. With a global presence, 253.com has offices in various countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Nigeria, Mexico, and the UAE, supporting international business operations. The company operates on a B2B model, generating revenue by providing these communication and verification tools to other businesses to help them acquire and engage with their users efficiently.

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At a glance

Founded
2011
Headquarters
Xuhui District, China
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue
Employees 193 total headcount
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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇨🇳 China94.9%
🇮🇩 Indonesia3.1%
🇯🇵 Japan1%
🇹🇼 Taiwan1%
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Web traffic by country
2.2K monthly visits
across markets
🇸🇬 Singapore59.1%
🇨🇳 China27.3%
🏳️ Korea9.1%
🏳️ Republic of0%
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