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HYMN
Manufacturing photo paper
About HYMN
Shenzhen HYMN Digital Image Co., Ltd., also known as HYMN IMAGE CULTURE CORP., operates as a significant entity within China's digital imaging sector. The company's origins trace back to a family legacy in photography and imaging technology starting in 1940, with the current President, Qiansong Zhu, officially founding the company in 1996. This multi-generational involvement has cultivated a deep-rooted expertise in the field. A major corporate milestone was achieved in November 2016, when HYMN was listed on the New Third Board (Stock code: 839886), marking it as a publicly listed company in the photography industry.
The core business revolves around the manufacturing and distribution of digital image products, with a specialization in inkjet photo paper. Its product line includes resin-coated and cast-coated inkjet photo paper, available in both sheet and roll formats. The company serves a broad client base that includes over 100,000 photography studios within China and extends to customers in more than 70 countries globally. HYMN's business model encompasses not only physical products but also integrated digital solutions. It provides photo output software systems and ID photo systems, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to serving the photography market.
Strategically, HYMN has adapted to market changes by integrating internet technologies with its traditional business. The company has developed a SaaS platform and is building an O2O (Online-to-Offline) model for photography services. This initiative aims to provide all-encompassing solutions for both professional photography and daily life imaging needs. One of its digital offerings is the mobile photo print software "Hymn Weichuan," which had been contracted with over 3,500 photo studios by March 2016. The company holds more than 10 patents and 10 software copyrights, underscoring its commitment to technological development. As a member of the Chinese Computer Guild and a contributor to the national standards for inkjet paper, HYMN plays an active role in shaping the industry's landscape.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
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| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jul 2022 | $14M | $55M | CMB International · Puhua Capital · CICC | ↗ |
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- CICMB International
- PCPuhua Capital
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