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Manufacturing photo paper

Shenzhen, ChinaFounded 1996Consumer Services
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
Employees
2
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
23.7/100
Industry
Media
Sector
Consumer Services, Hard Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Jul 2022 $14M $55M CMB International · Puhua Capital · CICC ↗
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Growth signals

HYMN website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for HYMN is 60 monthly website visits, up 200% over the last three months. HYMN's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits60 3-month web change+200% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

3 investors on the cap table

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Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • CMB International
  • Puhua Capital
  • CICC
Employees 2 total headcount
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