NetEase
Description
NetEase, a prominent Chinese internet technology company established in 1997, is globally recognized for its diverse portfolio, with online gaming as its cornerstone. While not a traditional venture capital firm, NetEase actively engages in strategic investments and acquisitions to bolster its core businesses and expand its global footprint. Its investment strategy is primarily driven by synergistic opportunities, focusing on companies that can enhance its product offerings, technological capabilities, or market reach, particularly within the entertainment and technology sectors.
Investor Profile
NetEase has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, China.
- Strong thematic focus on PC Games, Online Games, Video Games.
- Typical check size: $10M – $200M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (35%)
- Series A (35%)
- Seed (20%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series E (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (70%)
- United Kingdom (10%)
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- China (10%)
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- Singapore (5%)
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- Sweden (5%)
Industry Focus
- Pc Games
- Online Games
- Video Games
- Human Computer Interaction
- Virtual Reality
- Media And Entertainment
- Social Network
- Metaverse
- Gaming
- Hardware
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