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Best Media & Entertainment Companies in Guangdong, China

The 40 best Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong, China in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: huya.com.

40companies tracked
$918.6Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
22have raised

Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackRecent signals
1huya.com
Huya.com is a Chinese interactive broadcast platform.
$537M101 mo agoAcquired—2014BootstrapGoogle Font APIFont Awesome+7—
2OSCHINA
Provider of open-source technology news, software, and community interaction platform
$108M4 mo agoSeries CMark Ma
CEO
2008anime.jsElement UISemantic UI+12—
3TT Voice
App-based social gaming platform
$100M67 mo agoSeries B—2014NginxOpenRestycore-js+3—
4Aipai
Online video sharing platform targeted at gamers
$38M144 mo agoSeries C—2009——
5JoyRun
Social networking application for jogging
$34M101 mo agoSeries C—2014PHPNginxOpenResty+3—
6Youcheyihou
Mobile app for automobile information
$33M92 mo agoSeries C—2014Node.jsElement UIVue.js+6—
756
Online Video Sharing
$30M224 mo agoAcquiredJuan Zhou
Founder
2005NginxOpenRestyZepto+3—
8One Psychology
Provider of online community for psychology related content and consultation from experts
$10M101 mo agoSeries BHuang Weiqiang
Founder
2011PHPLaravelVue.js+5—
9ZAKER
Personalised news reading app
$10M115 mo agoSeries C—2010Nginxcore-jsSwiper+3—
10Chuman App
Community for comic enthusiasts
$9M85 mo agoDeadpooled—2015——
11Yi Yue elite
Social networking platform for offline meetups
$3M111 mo agoDeadpooledCheng Yongsheng
Founder & CEO
2014——
12Aimu
Private cinema theatre in china
$3M80 mo agoSeedQuan Ke
CEO
2013——
13Icoolx
Social networking platform for communities
$2M125 mo agoDeadpooledChen Yingxiao
CEO
2015——
14Guangzhou Yingxing World Culture Communication
Producer of films and advertising services
$2M52 mo agoSeries A—2015——
15WhatYouNeed
Media platform targeted at the youth
$901K108 mo agoSeedChen Yuming
CEO
2015——
16Hdtv001
Social video live streaming app
$300K136 mo agoDeadpooledLi Lin
Founder
2014——

Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong

#1
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.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2026Series C—
  • Mar 2025Series C—
  • Jun 2023Series B$107.9M
Founders & team
Mark MaCEO
Investors
FutureX, Tide China, Shanghai Pudong Software Park, Shanghai Zhangjiang, Legend Capital, China Mobile
Tech stack
Ant DesignBabelBaidu Analytics (百度统计)BootstrapCore-JsHsts
#2
Acquired · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2014 · 1521 employees
$537Mraised
▾

Established in 2011, Huya is the largest online game livestreaming company in China. Headquartered in Guangzhou, Huya mainly provides livestreamed videos on esports games such as League of Legends and Honor of Kings and collects virtual tips from viewers. Its products include the Huya Live platform in China and Nimo TV in Southeast Asia and South America. As of the end of 2021, Huya was a subsidiary of Tencent, which owned 47% of its equity stake and held 70% of the voting power.

Investors
Tencent, Ping An, Gaorong Capital, Engage Capital, Huanji, 5Y Capital
Tech stack
Alibaba Cloud Object Storage ServiceBaidu Analytics (百度统计)CnzzCore-JsExpressHammer.Js
#3
Series B · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2014 · 1457 employees
$100Mraised
▾

App-based social gaming platform. It provides game developers with a community management platform, mobile game video broadcast, and another value-added services. It allows gamers to meet other gamers and it also acts as a player matching platform. The application is available for Android and iOS users. It monetizes through in-app purchases.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2021Series B$100M
  • Apr 2020Series A—
Investors
Matrix, Orchid Asia Group, Matrix Partners China
Tech stack
Baidu Analytics (百度统计)Core-JsNginxOpenrestySwiperZepto
#4
Series C · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2014 · 400 employees
$33.2Mraised
▾

Youcheyihou is a mobile app based content portal which lets users stay updated about the car events and releases in the automobile industry. The website also reviews the newly launched automobiles. The founder used to run a page on the micro-blogging website which has close to 200 million users on automobiles.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2019Series C$29.1M
  • Sep 2017Series C—
  • Sep 2016Series B—
  • Jan 2016Series A$3.7M
Investors
Plum Ventures, BlueFocus, Tencent, Oriental Fortune Capital, Blueprint Ventures, Zhen Fund
Tech stack
Baidu Analytics (百度统计)Core-JsElement UiLodashNginxNode.Js
#5
Series C · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2014 · 24 employees
$33.8Mraised
▾

JoyRun is a social network mobile application through which users can find running groups and share their fitness activity on the platform. Records the number of kms run by a user with the help of GPS. It claims to have raised Series B round of funding from The Arena Capital. Its founder is Liang Feng. Its parent company is Yuepao Information Technology Co Ltd which was founded in 2013.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2018Series C$15.8M
  • Nov 2015Series B$18M
  • May 2015Series A—
  • Aug 2014Seed—
Investors
Asia Business Capital, CCV Capital, Guangzhou Jiufang, Huaying Investment, Innovation Works, Qihoo 360 Technology
Tech stack
Baidu Analytics (百度统计)Hammer.JsJqueryNginxOpenrestyPhp
#6
Series C · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2009 · 51 employees
$38Mraised
▾

Aipai is an online video sharing platform. Offers videos on the sight mostly consist of online game recordings of the eSports games such as DOTA, StarCraft, and Counterstrike etc. Also features anime mashups and people singing karaoke on their cams. Clients use Aipai's editing software known as "Paidashi" to capture content from their screen, quickly edit and merge clips, add subtitles and video effects, and dub over music and voices. Paidashi allows gamers to upload their gameplay content to Aipai. Has an SDK for app developers to add to their games for video recording and sharing.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2014Series C$38M
  • Jan 2011Series B—
  • Jan 2010Series A—
Investors
Tencent, Matrix Partners China, SAIF Partners, CMHJ Partners, GF Qianhe Investment, Shenzhen Sunrise Investment Management
Tech stack
NginxOpenresty
#7
Acquired · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2005 · 201 employees
$30Mraised
▾

56.com is a leading user generated content (UGC) video-sharing website in China. The concept of having users post and share their life experiences online through video format has been the core focus of 56.com. 56.com hosts more than 80 million online videos, the majority of which is user generated, followed by in-house productions. In December of 2008, 56.com obtained the online video license from the State Administration of Radio and Television of China. 56.com was the first online video site to provide Video Album service in China and was also the first to offer the popular “Beauty Show” in China. 56.com has developed numerous partnerships with world famous clients such as Audi, Toyota, Coca Cola, McDonald, Nestle, and Nike. Since inception, 56.com has received investments from venture capital firms including Sequoia Capital, Steamboat Ventures, CID Group, and SIG.In October 2011, 56.com was fully acquired by Renren Inc. and became a part of the Renren Group.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2007Series B$20M
  • Feb 2007Series A$10M
Founders & team
Kitty ZhouCEOJuan ZhouFounder
Investors
Adobe, Hikari Tsushin, Sequoia Capital, Steamboat Ventures, The CID Group, SIG China
Tech stack
Baidu Analytics (百度统计)Core-JsNginxOpenrestyWebpackZepto
#8
Deadpooled · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2015 · 20 employees
$8.7Mraised
▾

Chuman is an app-based platform that features an editing tool for users to upload their comic creations. It also has community features wherein other users can view a comic strip, like it, share it and comment on it. Categorizes comics on ratings, comments, etc.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2019Series B$8.7M
  • Jun 2017Seed—
Investors
Cowin Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, IDG Capital, Lenovo, QF Capital, Tronfund
#9
Series B · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2011
$10Mraised
▾

OneXinli operates an online community that provides information and content on psychology-related topics. The platform provides featured articles, blogs, assessment tests, and courses from experts in the area. Users can follow the topics of their interest and can communicate with the experts through the questions and answers section.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2018Series B—
  • Oct 2017Series A—
  • Jan 2016Series A$10M
  • Apr 2015Series A—
Founders & team
Huang WeiqiangFounder
Investors
NLVC, SAIF Partners, Marathon Venture Partners
Tech stack
Baidu Analytics (百度统计)Core-JsLaravelPhpSensors DataSwiper
#10
Series C · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2010 · 72 employees
$10Mraised
▾

Zaker is a mobile app which offers personalized news to users based on chosen preferences. The app is been consistently ranked as one of the best applications in news reading category on Apple and android app stores in China. Has received funding from Lenovo's VC arm Legend Capital.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2017Series C—
  • Jan 2012Series B$10M
Investors
Legend Capital, Legend Star, Eight Roads Ventures, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group
Tech stack
Baidu Analytics (百度统计)Core-JsJqueryNginxOpen GraphSwiper
#11
Series A · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2015 · 200 employees
$1.5Mraised
▾

Producer of films and advertising services

Funding rounds
  • May 2022Series A$1.5M
  • Feb 2021Seed—
Investors
Gu Sheng Tang, Insai
#12
Seed · Guangzhou, Guangdong · founded 2013
$2.8Mraised
▾

Private cinema theatre in china

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2019Seed$2.8M
Founders & team
Quan KeCEO

Funding & investor landscape

$918.6Mtotal disclosed funding
16companies funded
19disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Matrix Partners China3 rounds
Tencent3 rounds
Legend Capital2 rounds
Legend Star2 rounds
Lenovo2 rounds
SAIF Partners2 rounds
SIG China2 rounds
5Y Capital1 rounds
Adobe1 rounds
Asia Business Capital1 rounds

Notable founders

Mark Ma
CEO · OSCHINA
Kitty Zhou
CEO · 56
Juan Zhou
Founder · 56
Huang Weiqiang
Founder · One Psychology
Quan Ke
CEO · Aimu
Cheng Yongsheng
Founder & CEO · Yi Yue elite
Chen Yingxiao
CEO · Icoolx
Chen Yuming
CEO · WhatYouNeed
Li Lin
Founder · Hdtv001
Junjie Zhao
Founder & CEO · Realibox
Jiaqi Liu
Co-Founder · QUOGEN
Hongxi Chen
Co-Founder · QUOGEN
Prism market signals · China · country-scoped Prism corpus, 4,002,059 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Media & Entertainment coverage by sub-theme.

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Common questions

How many Media & Entertainment companies are there in Guangdong, China?
Radar tracks 40 indexable Media & Entertainment companies headquartered in Guangdong, China that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong, China?
The Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong, China on this list have raised a combined $918.6M in disclosed equity funding across 16 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in Guangdong, China?
huya.com is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in Guangdong, China, with $537M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong, China are funded?
16 of the 40 Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong, China on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Media & Entertainment unicorns are there in Guangdong, China?
None of the Media & Entertainment companies in Guangdong, China on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Guangdong, China Media & Entertainment companies?
The most active investors in Guangdong, China Media & Entertainment companies on this list include Matrix Partners China, Tencent, Legend Capital, Legend Star, Lenovo.
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