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Tencent

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GrowthSeries ASeries BSeedMedia & EntertainmentGamingDeveloper Tools

Thesis

Tencent invests in gaming studios and platforms that will drive the future of interactive entertainment. We provide capital, publishing expertise, and global distribution access while preserving studio independence and creative autonomy. We believe the best games come from empowered teams, and our role is to enable their success through resources and strategic guidance.

Likely not a fit for

Pure narrative/story-driven games without multiplayer components. Games with political or religious content that conflicts with China regulations. VR-exclusive games. Crypto/blockchain gaming. Game studios that cannot operate with minimal censorship requirements for China publishing.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

1 contact on file

TH

Tony Hu

Partner · Primary contact

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Portfolio

Riot GamesGaming

Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. Known for titles like League of Legends and VALORANT, Riot Games focuses on creating engaging gaming experiences.

Squad BustersGaming

Squad Busters was a game developed by Supercell that aimed to combine various worlds from Supercell's portfolio into a single chaotic experience. Despite initial enthusiasm, the game faced challenges in scalability and player engagement, leading to the decision to halt its development.

Epic GamesGaming

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company known for Fortnite and Unreal Engine, providing an end-to-end digital ecosystem for game development and distribution.

Digital ExtremesGaming

Digital Extremes has over 25 years of experience in game development, known for creating innovative games such as Warframe, a cooperative, free-to-play online action game, and the Unreal series.

Grinding Gear GamesGaming

Grinding Gear Games is a game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, known for developing the competitive online action RPG Path of Exile.

FuncomGaming

Funcom is a game development company known for creating immersive multiplayer and sandbox games based on beloved intellectual properties. With over 30 years of experience, Funcom has developed and published numerous titles across various platforms.

FromSoftwareGaming

FromSoftware, Inc. is a video game development company known for its action RPGs and innovative game design, including titles like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring.

Larian StudiosGaming

Larian Studios is a game development company known for creating immersive, world-class RPGs, including the critically acclaimed Divinity series and Baldur's Gate 3.

Activision BlizzardGaming

Activision Blizzard is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for creating iconic gaming franchises such as Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. The company focuses on delivering innovative gaming experiences and fostering a community of players.

Paradox InteractiveGaming

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games on PC and consoles, with a diverse portfolio of popular franchises.

Kakao GamesGaming

Kakao Games is a gaming company that develops and publishes a variety of mobile and PC games, focusing on engaging gameplay and community interaction.

Frontier DevelopmentsGaming

Frontier Developments plc. is a game development company known for creating engaging video games across PC and console platforms, utilizing their in-house Cobra development tools.

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Tencent Investment Strategy & Portfolio Research Overview Tencent is the world's largest gaming company by revenue and one of Asia's most influential tech conglomerates. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Tencent has evolved from a messaging platform company into a diversified entertainment and technology giant with strategic investments spanning gaming, social media, fintech, c…

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