Kuaishou

IPO

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Public · Beijing, China · Founded 2011 · $2.0B raised

Headquarters
Beijing
Employees
10001+
Founded
2011
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$2.0B
Last Round
$2.0B Venture RoundJan 2026
Rounds
2
Type
Public

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About

Kuaishou Technology is a technology company that develops content sharing platforms and makes content production, distribution, and consumption fast and easy. Its content recommendation system is built on a deep understanding of users and the content shared on the platforms every day. Globally, Kuaishou is the second-largest short video platform by average Daily Active Users (DAUs) and the second-largest live streaming e-commerce platform by Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV). It also operates Kwai, a similar platform for users outside China. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Beijing, Kuaishou employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.

Summary

Kuaishou is a SaaS company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2011. It has raised $2.0B in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $2.0B Venture Round in Jan 2026. Investors include Capital Group, BlackRock and Morgan Stanley.

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Funding & Exit History

Venture RoundVenture RoundJan 2026
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