HappyCast

About HappyCast

Shenzhen Lebo Technology Co., Ltd., operating as HappyCast (hpplay.com), is a cloud collaboration and interactive SaaS provider founded in 2013 by Feng Shan and Chen Xihua. The company specializes in developing inter-platform media casting technology that enables users to wirelessly project digital content from mobile devices like phones and tablets to larger screens such as smart TVs and projectors.

The core service, known as "Le bo tou ping" (乐播投屏), offers screen mirroring and content casting across different operating systems, including Android and iOS. The technology is designed to work across various network conditions and has been integrated into the systems of major mobile phone and TV manufacturers like Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo. HappyCast's software is pre-installed on a vast number of smart TVs and has partnerships with over 4,000 apps, including popular platforms like Douyin (TikTok), Bilibili, and Kuaishou. The business model primarily revolves around providing these screen casting solutions and SDKs to hardware manufacturers and app developers, along with offering premium features to users. The company also generates revenue through advertising displayed within the software.

Since its inception, Lebo Technology has secured multiple rounds of funding from notable investors including Kinsha Jiang United Capital, Xiaomi, and Shenzhen Capital Group, completing a Series B+ financing round in 2021. By 2022, the service had reached a user base of over 500 million, with 200 million large-screen devices and 1.6 billion mobile devices covered, establishing a significant presence in the home entertainment market. Recently, the company has expanded its focus to include enterprise solutions for meeting room presentations and collaborative work.