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Best Retail Companies in Kowloon, China

The 52 best Retail companies in Kowloon, China in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Lalamove.

52companies tracked
$2.9Bdisclosed funding
3unicorns
11have raised

Ranked: Best Retail companies in Kowloon

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackRecent signals
1Lalamove 🦄
Tech company providing on demand delivery solutions
$2.3B55 mo agoSeries FGary Hui
Co-Founder
2013
2Mobvoi
Developer of AI-powered voice interaction and generative AI technologies
$255M111 mo agoPublicYuanyuan Li
Co Founder
2012Cart FunctionalityVue.jsApache APISIX+22
3Perfect Diary 🦄
Internet first brand offering multi-category cosmetics products
$240M70 mo agoSeries BJinfeng Huang
Founder & CEO
2017Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+28
4Popmart 🦄
Market-leading character-based entertainment company and global champion of designer toy culture.
$100M74 mo agoPublicNing Wang
Founder & CEO
2010Cart FunctionalityShopifyEasyGift+30
5Grana
Internet first brand of casual apparel wear for men and women
$16M104 mo agoSeries A2014NginxOpenRestyGoogle Cloud+1
6BuyHive
Online B2B marketplace platform connecting buyers and manufacturers
$2M58 mo agoSeedMichael Hung
Co-Founder & CMO
2019Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+33
7DFS Group
Operator of luxury duty-free retail stores
$1M50 mo agoFunding Raised1960Node.jsSalesforceElement UI+17
8Cartpanda
Platform offering eCommerce solution for online businesses
$125K61 mo agoSeed2019TypeScriptMonaco EditorTailwind CSS+27

Top 11 Retail companies in Kowloon

#1
Series F · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2013
$2.3Braised

Tech company providing on demand delivery solutions. It provides same-day delivery and courier services, allowing users to send a variety of products such as documents, food and beverage items, flowers, gadgets, and furniture. Users may track packages in real time. It is an on-demand delivery platform that provides van and vehicle rental.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2021Series F
  • Jan 2021Series F$1.3B
  • Dec 2020Series E$515M
  • Feb 2019Series D$300M
Founders & team
Gary HuiCo-FounderJohn TangCo-FounderShing ChowCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Shunwei Capital, Hillhouse, HongShan, AppWorks, Asia Plus, Mindworks Capital
#2
Series B · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2017 · 15 employees
$240Mraised

Internet first brand offering multi-category cosmetics products. The product catalog includes lip glaze, lip pencils, lipstick, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, makeup brushes, and makeup removal liquids. It also offers content related to makeup techniques and tips on its website.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2020Series B$140M
  • Apr 2020Series B$100M
  • Sep 2019Series A
  • May 2018Series A
Founders & team
Jinfeng HuangFounder & CEO
Investors
Boyu Capital, Hopu Investments, Warburg Pincus, The Carlyle Group, Loayal Valley Capital, Gaorong Capital
Tech stack
American ExpressApple PayCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#3
Funding Raised · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 1960 · 6000 employees
$1.1Mraised

Operator of luxury duty-free retail stores offering a curated selection of watches, jewelry, beauty products, fragrances, fashion accessories, and food and gift items. The company provides an exclusive one-on-one service with personalized product recommendations. Customers can shop online or in-store, utilizing click-and-collect options and a virtual personal shopper service. Global return and exchange policies are offered for added convenience. In-store services include personalized beauty consultations.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 117k LinkedIn followers — 24.3% of this cohort's audience · 85 engagements/post (4.4× cohort median)
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. The Macallan) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2022Grant (prize money)$169K
  • Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$225.7K
  • Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$454K
  • Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$231.7K
Investors
Economy And Finance
Tech stack
Akamai MpulseAlibaba Cloud Object Storage ServiceApache Http ServerBoomerangBootstrapCore-Js
#4
Popmart 🦄
Public · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2010 · 4148 employees
$100Mraised

POP MART is a market-leading character-based entertainment company that specializes in designer toy culture. They have a global presence and are known for their innovative approach to the industry.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 239k LinkedIn followers — 49.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2020Series C$100M
  • May 2014Series B
  • Jan 2011Seed
Founders & team
Ning WangFounder & CEO
Investors
Loayal Valley Capital, Golden Eagle, VenturesLab, Guangdong Hexiang Investment Management, QF Capital, Starworld Capital
Tech stack
Amazon AdvertisingAmazon WebstoreApple Icloud MailApple Sign-InCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#5
Public · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2012 · 700 employees
$255Mraised

Developer of AI-powered voice interaction and generative AI technologies. It offers AI CoPilot experiences through software and hardware solutions for content creators, enterprises, and consumers. These solutions include AI voiceover assistants and automotive voice interaction systems. The company also develops universal large language models. Its offerings are designed to provide personalized AI assistance for various tasks.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 3 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2017Series D$180M
  • Feb 2014Series B$10M
Founders & team
Yuanyuan LiCo FounderZhifei LFounder & CEO
Investors
SIG China, Sequoia Capital, Volkswagen China
Tech stack
Apple Sign-InAttentiveBabelCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#6
Seed · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2019
$2.2Mraised

Online B2B marketplace platform connecting buyers and manufacturers. It provides a platform for helping buyers in product sourcing by providing a freelancer network of sourcing professionals who make supplier recommendations to buyers year-round and by providing a B2B e-commerce platform featuring invitation-only suppliers. It also provides an end-to-end sourcing solution by tracking the production and delivery of finished goods for buyers globally.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 10k LinkedIn followers — 2.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2021Seed$2.2M
Founders & team
Michael HungCo-Founder & CMOPranav ShahCo-Founder & CTOBrent BarnesCo-Founder & COO
Investors
Choco Up, UVECON
Tech stack
AstraCalendlyCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#7
Series A · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2014 · 40 employees
$16.1Mraised

Internet first brand of casual apparel wear for men and women

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2017Venture Debt
  • Oct 2016Series A$10M
  • Feb 2016Seed$3.5M
  • Jul 2015Seed$1.5M
Investors
STI Financial Group, Golden Gate Ventures, Bluebell Group, Mindworks Capital, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Rocketship
Tech stack
CloudflareGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud CdnHstsHttp/3Nginx
#8
Seed · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2019 · 35 employees
$125Kraised

Platform offering eCommerce solution for online businesses. The company offers software solutions to sell ​​physical and digital products through a single platform. It offers a solution to sell through an existing website, social media, marketplaces, etc, create & optimize ad campaigns on Google, Facebook, and Instagram, and more. Its additional features include order & inventory management, check-out management, live-chat, marketing, and more. The company offers solutions on the subscription-based policy.

Funding rounds
  • 2021Seed$125K
Investors
Y Combinator, Soma Capital
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAngularAppcuesAxiosBootstrap
#9
Late Stage · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2017 · 8 employees
raised

Internet first brand offering multi-category products for moms and kids. The product catalog includes maternity wear, breast pumps, breastmilk storage bags, innerwear, diapers, lactation massagers, and more. The platform also provides online blogs about breastfeeding and pregnancy.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 18k LinkedIn followers — 3.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2023PE
Tech stack
AhrefsAmpApple PayApple Sign-InApplovinAutomizely
#10
Seed · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2021
raised

Provider of Blockchain-based smart commerce platform for businesses. It offers a user-centered open commerce platform for small and medium-sized enterprises. It offers intelligent marketing tools, coupons management, distribution services, cross-marketing, and cryptocurrency payments. It also offers mobile-centric platform services.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2021Seed
Founders & team
Ryan MCEO
Investors
The Invention Lab
#11
Series A · Kowloon, Hong Kong · founded 2012 · 200 employees
raised

Online cross-border marketplace platform for multi-category products. The product catalog includes electronic products, home improvement products, fashion products, sports & outdoor products, food & groceries, and more from various brands.

Funding rounds
  • 2015Series A
Founders & team
Yeogirl YunFounder & CEO
Investors
Eight Roads Ventures, Western Technology Investment, SBI Investment Korea
Tech stack
AddtoanyAwinCart FunctionalityGocertifyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager

Funding & investor landscape

$2.9Btotal disclosed funding
8companies funded
24disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
HSG2 rounds
Hillhouse2 rounds
HongShan2 rounds
Loayal Valley Capital2 rounds
Mindworks Capital2 rounds
Sequoia Capital2 rounds
01VC1 rounds
500 Global1 rounds
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund1 rounds
AppWorks1 rounds

Notable founders

Gary Hui
Co-Founder · Lalamove
John Tang
Co-Founder · Lalamove
Jinfeng Huang
Founder & CEO · Perfect Diary
Ning Wang
Founder & CEO · Popmart
Yuanyuan Li
Co Founder · Mobvoi
Zhifei L
Founder & CEO · Mobvoi
Michael Hung
Co-Founder & CMO · BuyHive
Pranav Shah
Co-Founder & CTO · BuyHive
Ryan M
CEO · BTRIPS
Yeogirl Yun
Founder & CEO · Gshopper
Prism market signals · China · country-scoped Prism corpus, 3,797,903 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Retail coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Retail companies are there in Kowloon, China?
Radar tracks 52 indexable Retail companies headquartered in Kowloon, China that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Retail companies in Kowloon, China?
The Retail companies in Kowloon, China on this list have raised a combined $2.9B in disclosed equity funding across 8 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Retail company in Kowloon, China?
Lalamove is the highest-funded Retail company in Kowloon, China, with $2.3B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Retail companies in Kowloon, China are funded?
8 of the 52 Retail companies in Kowloon, China on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Retail unicorns are there in Kowloon, China?
3 Retail companies in Kowloon, China on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Kowloon, China Retail companies?
The most active investors in Kowloon, China Retail companies on this list include HSG, Hillhouse, HongShan, Loayal Valley Capital, Mindworks Capital.
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