Best Media & Entertainment Companies in China
The 1094 best Media & Entertainment companies in China in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Kuaishou Technology.
China's Media & Entertainment funding scene is bigger than most people realize, and this page ranks the best companies in that sector by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum. We're tracking 1,094 companies with a combined $36.1B in disclosed investment, 11 unicorns, and a top-funded roster led by Bilibili at $2.8B.
The global prize is already enormous. Statista puts the worldwide market at roughly $1,960B, expanding at a 7.41% CAGR, and the install curve is bending hard in the same direction: median app installs across 3,108 media and social apps grew ~12% YoY on the Play Store. So the demand isn't theoretical. Hot themes right now include audio editors, playback engines, and mindfulness apps, which tells you where product bets are concentrating. Investors clearly agree: IDG Capital, Tencent, and Matrix Partners China are the most active backers here, and when you see that kind of capital discipline from that kind of table, you pay attention. Regulatory headwinds around content licensing add friction, but honestly, $36.1B in disclosed funding says the market keeps moving anyway. Where does your next opportunity sit inside that curve?
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Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in China
| # | Company | App-install YoY | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sina Provider of product testing and review services | +26% | $886M | 69 mo ago | Late Stage | 8,300 | Node.jsNginxOpenResty+9 | 6 signals Lawsuit | — | — |
| 2 | Artisse Self-image generation app | +19% | $7M | 29 mo ago | Seed | — | Google Sign-inApple Sign-inMUI+18 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Viu Video Operator of a video streaming platform providing on-demand entertainment | +10% | $410M | 27 mo ago | Public | 638 | SentryZendeskAnt Design+16 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 4 | Weibo Provider of micro-blogging platform | +7% | $1.5B | 57 mo ago | Public | — | — | — | 11 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 5 | Hypebeast Multi-lingual digital media platform covering men's fashion & lifestyle | +3% | $180M | 49 mo ago | Public | 615 | Cart FunctionalityVideoJSGSAP+34 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Bilibili Online video streaming platform for anime | — | $2.8B | 12 mo ago | Public | 10,354 | SentryApple iCloud MailAnt Design+6 | 16 signals ▲45% Earnings · Buyback · Announcements | — | 1 partnership |
| 7 | OSCHINA Provider of open-source technology news, software, and community interaction platform | — | $108M | 2 mo ago | Series C | — | anime.jsElement UISemantic UI+12 | — | — | — |
| 8 | OYMotion Technologies Developer of motion sensors 40AI top 20%Funding top 26%Market bottom 44%Moat bottom 38% All 6 signals ▾AItop 20% Fundingtop 26% Marketbottom 44% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 29% Techbottom 21% AI: Classified as an AI company Funding: Raised $36.1M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 6 yrs (0.3/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | — | $36M | 2 mo ago | Series C | 55 | Microsoft ASP.NETBootstrapNginx+2 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Tripo AI-Powered 3D Modeling platform that generates 3D models with text or images in seconds 82Funding top 26%Growth top 28%AI top 30%Tech top 32% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 26% Growthtop 28% AItop 30% Techtop 32% Moattop 38% Talenttop 38% Markettop 44% Productbottom 48% Globalbottom 36% Funding: Raised $50.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Growth: Web rank 100,000 → 50,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100 | — | $50M | 3 mo ago | Series A | — | Node.jsThree.jsUnoCSS+18 | — | — | — |
| 10 | LiblibAI Platform for AI drawing and model sharing | — | $130M | 7 mo ago | Series B | — | TypeScriptNode.jsMantine+10 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Fireplace Platform allowing users to make predictions and bet on news with their friends in a social environment | — | $2M | 3 mo ago | Seed | — | SentryNode.jsRadix UI+18 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 12 | IQiyi Subscription-based streaming platform | — | $2.0B | 45 mo ago | Public | 4,981 | DrupalPHPAmazon Web Services+17 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Meta Era Provider of media outlet promoting the application of Web 3.0 technology | — | $2M | 9 mo ago | Seed | — | Element UIVue.jsNginx+9 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Global Murphy (Beijing) Technology AI-based VFX software developer | — | $6M | 14 mo ago | Public | 18 | WordPressMySQLPHP+9 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Kuaishou Technology 🦄 Social platform for sharing short videos | — | $4.8B | 78 mo ago | Public | 8,000 8,000 → 6,243 (-22%) | DrupalPHPBootstrap+31 | 22 signals Earnings · Announcements · IPO | — | — |
| 16 | Ruyi Holdings OTT streaming platform | — | $511M | 35 mo ago | Public | 406 | Microsoft ASP.NETTenginejQuery UI+2 | — | 13 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 17 | Toutiao 🦄 Personalized news aggregator app | — | $3.1B | 95 mo ago | Series E | — | TengineReactMobX+4 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Ximalaya 🦄 Online platform for streaming internet radio, audiobooks, and more | — | $1.3B | 66 mo ago | Acquired | 4,342 | SentryTengineReact+4 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Kuaikan Manhua 🦄 Online platform providing storytelling platform for comics | — | $685M | 57 mo ago | Series F | 40 | Node.jsEnvoyNginx+10 | — | — | — |
| 20 | DXY 🦄 Online platform offering a community for physicians and healthcare professionals 57Funding top 26%Moat top 26%Talent top 38%Tech top 42% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 26% Moattop 26% Talenttop 38% Techtop 42% Growthtop 45% Markettop 50% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $682M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 16 yrs (0.3/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | — | $682M | 65 mo ago | Series E | — | Cart FunctionalitySentryNode.js+11 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Zhihu App based social Q and A platform | — | $919M | 82 mo ago | Public | 2,515 | SentryApple iCloud MailReact+9 | — | 11 patents Patents concentrated in its core technology | — |
| 22 | LeSports 🦄 Online sports video streaming website | — | $1.3B | 108 mo ago | Deadpooled | 214 | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Bestv IPTV broadcasting service provider | — | $1.6B | 138 mo ago | Seed | 507 | TengineAlibaba Cloud Object Storage Service | — | — | — |
| 24 | Douyu Operator of a live video streaming platform with interactive features | — | $958M | 99 mo ago | Acquired | 1,973 | JavaZURB FoundationBootstrap+11 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Mango TV 🦄 Ad-supported on-demand video streaming platform | — | $679M | 84 mo ago | Acquired | — | SentryNode.jsVue.js+10 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Huayi Brothers Media Group Produces and distributes film and television programs in China | — | $629M | 88 mo ago | Late Stage | 538 | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Wepiao 🦄 Movie ticketing platform | — | $802M | 121 mo ago | Series C | 157 | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Yaoshi Xinghui Media Producer of films and TV shows | — | $60M | 38 mo ago | Late Stage | 138 | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | Hupu 🦄 Provider of sports news, real-time scores, and community discussion forums | — | $339M | 84 mo ago | Acquired | 218 | Node.jsPHPAnt Design+8 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Maoyan Movie ticketing platform | — | $396M | 77 mo ago | Public | 724 | Froala EditorBootstrapGoogle Cloud+9 | — | — | — |
| 31 | Xmov Provides AI-based virtual digital human infrastructure | — | $130M | 50 mo ago | Series C | 200 | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Gehua Catv Network Cable radio and television network services provider | — | $611M | 126 mo ago | Public | 3,409 | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | Qingting Mobile-based radio station aggregator platform | — | $160M | 54 mo ago | Series F | 59 | ReactMobXLodash+4 | — | 3 patents Specialty chemical synthesis of hydroxyl fatty acid glycerides and automotive protective components | — |
| 34 | huya.com Huya.com is a Chinese interactive broadcast platform. | — | $537M | 99 mo ago | Acquired | 1,521 | BootstrapGoogle Font APIFont Awesome+7 | 3 signals ▲200% Earnings · Buyback | — | — |
| 35 | Maimai 🦄 Social platform for professionals to connect | — | $300M | 93 mo ago | Series D | — | SentryNode.jsReact+4 | — | — | — |
| 36 | Renren Online social platform for communication | — | $478M | 217 mo ago | Public | — | Vue.jsNginx | — | — | — |
| 37 | Chushou TV eSports video streaming platform | — | $265M | 90 mo ago | Deadpooled | 31 | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | Jiemian News Online website covering news in China | — | $150M | 70 mo ago | Series C | 300 | PHPThinkPHPNginx+4 | — | — | — |
| 39 | Shandong Ziqidonglai Culture Communication Online platform for publishing articles | — | $1M | 23 mo ago | Series A | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 | Qutoutiao Mobile content aggregator | — | $242M | 86 mo ago | Public | 1,110 | — | — | — | — |
| 41 | Beijing Enlight Media Provider of domain registration and web hosting services | — | $383M | 135 mo ago | Public | 75 | Cart FunctionalityPHPNginx+4 | — | — | — |
| 42 | IReader Technology Mobile reader app | — | $165M | 67 mo ago | Public | — | Node.jsNuxt.jsVue.js+4 | — | — | — |
| 43 | Only1 NFT-based platform for social & creator economy | — | $5M | 25 mo ago | Series A | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 | PPTV IPTV-based streaming platform | — | $301M | 141 mo ago | Acquired | 138 | Cart FunctionalityNginxLodash+4 | — | — | — |
| 45 | ZhangYue Mobile reader app and eReading device | — | $100M | 67 mo ago | Public | 846 | SentryVue.jscore-js+3 | — | — | — |
| 46 | TT Voice App-based social gaming platform | — | $100M | 64 mo ago | Series B | 1,457 | NginxOpenRestycore-js+3 | — | — | — |
| 47 | Bo Bird Picture Book Picturebook rental platform for kids | — | $147M | 84 mo ago | Series A | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| 48 | 36Kr Online platform offering science and technology related content 50Moat top 21%Patents top 27%Funding top 32%Market top 37% All 12 signals ▾Moattop 21% Patentstop 27% Fundingtop 32% Markettop 37% Innovationtop 46% Newstop 48% Customersbottom 49% Productbottom 47% Talentbottom 45% Techbottom 44% Globalbottom 38% Growthbottom 32% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 51 patents Patents: 51 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Lead CPC: H04L41/12 (+1 more areas) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | — | $144M | 101 mo ago | Public | — | Node.jsEmotionReact+10 | 7 signals ▼36% Earnings | 51 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 49 | Dongqiudi Online portal for football related news | — | $122M | 92 mo ago | Series C | 80 | Node.jsNginxOpenResty+8 | — | — | — |
| 50 | XG Entertainment Producer of films and TV programs | — | $121M | 78 mo ago | Series B | — | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in China
#1
Public · Yangpu, Shanghai · founded 2010 · 10354 employees$2.8Braised▾
Online video streaming platform for anime. It is themed around anime, manga, and game fandom. Users can submit, view, and add commentary subtitles on videos. The application is available for Android and iOS users. It monetizes through webpage advertisement and affiliate marketing.
- May 2025Post IPO$600M
- May 2020Post IPO$700M
- Apr 2020Post IPO$400M
- Apr 2019Post IPO$872.6M
#2
Series C · Futian, Guangdong · founded 2008$107.9Mraised▾
Provider of open-source technology news, software, and community interaction platform. It offers a platform for technology sharing, including news, software, blogs, forums, Q&A, events, tools, and training. It facilitates collaboration through Gitee, new media channels, and live broadcasts. The platform provides resources such as AI encyclopedias, open-source software education, and development management solutions. It supports developers with tools like large model hosting platforms and various open-source projects, fostering an environment for technology advancement and community engagement.
- Apr 2026Series C—
- Mar 2025Series C—
- Jun 2023Series B$107.9M
#3
Series C · Shanghai, Shanghai · founded 2015 · 55 employees$36.1Mraised▾
Developer of motion sensors
- Mar 2026Series C$21.7M
- Dec 2022Series A$14.4M
- Apr 2020Seed—
#4
Series A · Dongcheng, Beijing · founded 2023$50Mraised▾
AI-Powered 3D Modeling platform that generates 3D models with text or images in seconds. It offers 3D modeling without the need of libraries or complex processes. It allows for intricate and precise 3D modeling for architects, designers, and engineers.
- Mar 2026Series A$50M
#5
Series B · Beijing, Beijing · founded 2023$130Mraised▾
Platform for AI drawing and model sharing. It is an AI-based platform providing creative tools and resources for artists, designers, and developers. The platform offers a shared library of AI-generated models, online AI painting tools, and a training model for users to explore and utilize AI art.
- Oct 2025Series B$130M
- Feb 2025Series A—
- Jul 2024Seed—
#6
Seed · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · founded 2025$1.5Mraised▾
Platform allowing users to make predictions and bet on news with their friends in a social environment. It is a prediction market platform that enables users to bet on news events with the friends. It allows users to engage with news-based predictions in a social and competitive setting. The platforms goal is to leverage the collective intelligence of users to make informed decisions and predictions on news-related events.
- Feb 2026Seed$1.5M
#7
Public · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · founded 2015 · 638 employees$410Mraised▾
Operator of a video streaming platform providing on-demand entertainment. The platform delivers a variety of content for users to stream. It offers original productions and licensed media. The service is accessible across multiple devices.
- Feb 2024Series E$100M
- Jun 2023Series E$200M
- Aug 2017Series D$110M
#8
Public · Beijing, Beijing · founded 2010 · 4981 employees$2Braised▾
Subscription-based streaming platform. It is an online streaming platform offering dramas, anime, movies, and shows, with options for subtitles and dubbing across mobile, web, desktop, and TV devices.
- Aug 2022Post IPO$500M
- Mar 2022Post IPO$285M
- Mar 2019Post IPO$1.1B
- Nov 2018Post IPO$500M
#9
Seed · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · founded 2023$2.5Mraised▾
Provider of media outlet promoting the application of Web 3.0 technology. It provides accurate and professional information to the public and industry professionals on blockchain.
- Aug 2025Seed$2.5M
- Jun 2023Seed—
#10
Public · Chaoyang, Beijing · founded 2017 · 18 employees$6.5Mraised▾
AI-based VFX software developer. The company uses AI technology that provides a digital virtual engine that is used to create video effects for movies.
- Apr 2025Post IPO$4M
- Oct 2024Post IPO$2.5M
- Aug 2021Series A—
#11
Public · Beijing, Beijing · founded 2011 · 8000 employees$4.8Braised▾
Social platform for sharing short videos. It allows users to stream live video shows. It also enables them to make duet videos with filters available on the platform. The application is available for Android and iOS users. It monetizes through in-app ads and purchases.
- Dec 2019Series F$3B
- Apr 2018Series E$400M
- Jan 2018Series E$1B
- Mar 2017Series D$350M
#12
Public · Beijing, Beijing · founded 1997 · 406 employees$511Mraised▾
OTT streaming platform. It allows users to stream movies and series from multiple genres.
- Jul 2023Post IPO$511M
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