Maimai

Maimai is a real-name business social networking platform dedicated to leveraging scientific algorithms to connect colleagues, classmates, fellow townsmen, alumni, and mutual friends. The platform aims to lower social barriers for business professionals, expand workplace networks, and facilitate cross-industry communication and collaboration, thereby empowering Chinese professionals and enterprises. Launched in October 2013, Maimai introduced the concepts of 'authentic professional image' and 'network sharing' for the first time in China. Over five years of relentless effort and deep exploration, Maimai has helped countless Chinese professionals achieve career breakthroughs while experiencing rapid growth itself. In April 2018, Maimai completed a $200 million Series D funding round led by DST, with participation from IDG Capital, Morningside Venture Capital, and DCM. Focused on the Chinese workplace, Maimai has developed a comprehensive methodology tailored to the Chinese professional environment, encapsulated in its new brand slogan launched in August 2018—'Achieve Career Dreams.' Founder and CEO Lin Fan believes that China is transitioning from a society of acquaintances to one of strangers, and Maimai will lead Chinese business professionals towards an open, transparent, and trustworthy business era. Lin Fan states that 'Achieve Career Dreams' signifies Maimai's commitment to exploring a scientific, efficient, and contemporary path for career growth alongside numerous ambitious professionals and outstanding companies. Maimai boasts over 80 million elite business users from major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as numerous Fortune 500 and China 500 companies. Users from first-tier cities account for 49%, covering over 100 industries including finance, IT, media, real estate, healthcare, and education.

Keywords: business networking, professional connections, career growth, verified profiles, network sharing, Chinese professionals, cross-industry collaboration, Series D funding, elite users, major cities