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Ifensi.com
Ifensi.com is a Chinese online entertainment platform that offers comprehensive interactive web services
About Ifensi.com
Ifensi.com, legally registered as Beijing Fans Times Network Technology Co., Ltd., has been a significant player in China's entertainment and marketing landscape since its inception in 2005. The company underwent a pivotal transformation in 2014 when it secured venture capital funding and was officially founded by Liu Chao, who now serves as the CEO. Liu, a graduate with a Master's degree in Intellectual Property from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, was a recognized talent within the Shanda Group before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey in 2014.
Operating at the heart of the burgeoning 'fan economy,' Ifensi.com has established itself as a comprehensive platform for fan operations and services. The company's business model is centered on leveraging the deep connection between fans and the celebrities or Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) they follow. It provides a suite of services to brand owners, including social media marketing, and both online and offline promotional and advertising campaigns. This strategy involves a two-pronged approach to generating traffic: 'private traffic' from the dedicated followers of stars and KOLs on their personal social media accounts, and 'public traffic' by directing consumers from major e-commerce platforms like JD, Tmall, and Pinduoduo to the brands' product pages. This dual strategy allows brands to tap into a massive and engaged audience, driving product visibility and sales.
Ifensi.com's core offerings encompass a wide spectrum of the fan economy, including an online entertainment portal with news and updates, the operation of fan clubs, the utilization of fan-centric big data, and the creation of unique 'star time products.' The company collaborates closely with a variety of multi-channel networks (MCNs), public relations firms, and social media platforms to offer its clients access to the most suitable resources for their campaigns. The process begins with an in-depth consultation to understand a brand's positioning and target demographic, followed by the development of a customized social media promotion plan. Revenue is generated through these tailored marketing and advertising services offered to a diverse client base seeking to engage with the lucrative fan market. The company has successfully raised capital through multiple funding rounds, including an angel round in late 2014, followed by Series A, B, and B+ rounds in subsequent years, indicating investor confidence in its business model.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Dongcheng District, China
- Employees
- 10
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 23.0/100
- Industry
- Media
- Sub-industry
- Content production
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Social, Social Media, Entertainment, Video, Platform
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Sep 2015
- Capital deployed
- $3.1M
- Preferred round
- ANGEL
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jan 2010 | $27M | $108M | China Equity | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2007 | $2.4M | $9.6M | China Equity | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Ifensi.com is 1.7K monthly website visits, up 188.1% over the last three months. Ifensi.com's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
- CEChina Equity
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Market sentiment
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