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Tantan

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Tantan is a Chinese mobile social dating platform designed to find and interact with new people

Dongcheng District, ChinaFounded 2014Dating

Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2018

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About Tantan

Tantan is a social networking app designed to help users discover and connect with new friends and potential romantic partners based on shared interests, location, and personal preferences. Operating primarily in the social networking and online dating market, Tantan utilizes big data intelligence to recommend compatible matches to its users. The app's unique algorithm calculates and promotes individuals around the user, ensuring that only mutually interested parties can communicate, thereby reducing the risk of unwanted interactions. Tantan's business model revolves around a freemium approach, offering basic features for free while providing premium services through subscription plans. These premium services include advanced matching algorithms, unlimited swipes, and enhanced profile visibility. The app generates revenue through these subscription fees and in-app purchases. Tantan primarily serves young adults and professionals looking for meaningful connections in their local area. The app's user-friendly interface and real-time recommendations make it a popular choice among its target demographic.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Dongcheng District, China
Employees: 274
Open positions: 1
Dealroom signal: 74.2/100
Industry: Dating, Telecom
Sector: Dating, Social, Freemium, App, Platform
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Feb 2018	$735M	$735M	Momo	↗
SERIES DOther financing	Jun 2017	$70M	$280M	SAIF Partners · Genesis-Capital · Joyy · ZWC Partners	↗

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Tantan website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Tantan is 200K monthly website visits, up 42.9% over the last three months. Tantan's team grew 24% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits200K 3-month web change+42.9% 1-year team growth+24%

Monthly website visitsJan 2017–Jul 2026

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