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Wuhan, ChinaFounded 2013Consumer Services
Revenue $500M–1B Latest reported FY
EBITDA $1.3M Latest reported FY
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $1–2.5B Disclosed equity funding

About Douyu

Douyu, a leading name in China's live-streaming landscape, was founded in 2014 by Shaojie Chen and Wenming Zhang. The company quickly carved out a niche in the competitive world of online gaming and e-sports streaming, offering a platform that catered to the burgeoning demand for interactive and engaging content.

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From its inception, Douyu focused on creating a robust platform that could support a wide array of games and live shows, attracting millions of users. This focus on gaming and e-sports allowed Douyu to grow rapidly, becoming a household name among China's digital-savvy youth.

In its journey to the top, Douyu attracted significant investment, raising a total of $958 million over several funding rounds. This influx of capital was pivotal in scaling its operations and enhancing its technological infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for its users.

A major milestone in Douyu's history was its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ in July 2019. This move not only marked Douyu's arrival on the global stage but also underscored its status as a leader in the live-streaming sector.

Despite facing stiff competition, Douyu continued to innovate and expand its offerings, maintaining a strong foothold in the market. The company's strategic decisions and ability to adapt to changing market dynamics have been key to its sustained success in the fast-paced world of digital entertainment.

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At a glance

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Wuhan, China
Listing
IPO 2019
Sector
Consumer Services
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierThoroughbred$100M+ revenue

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Investors

6 investors on the cap table

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Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • Phoenix Capital
  • CMB International Capital
  • CMB International
Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇨🇳 China97.3%
🇺🇸 United States2%
🇮🇹 Italy0.7%
3 countries shown
Web traffic by country
56M monthly visits
across markets
🇨🇳 China91.2%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong2.9%
🇺🇸 United States1.5%
🇹🇼 Taiwan1.5%
🇯🇵 Japan0.4%
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Patents

Estimated portfolio value
$164M

1,310 active patent families included in this estimate.

A patent family groups patent filings for the same invention. Source: Dealroom · PatSnap.

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Market sentiment

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