YY
IPOConnecting the world through live video
Public · Singapore, Singapore · Founded 2005
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Employees
- 5001–10000
- Founded
- 2005
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- joyy.com
- Last Round
- Venture RoundJan 2008
- Rounds
- 1
- Type
- Public
About
YY (now JOYY Inc., NASDAQ: YY) is a global video-based social media company founded in 2005 by Xueling Li and Jun Lei. Originally a Chinese live streaming platform, JOYY has expanded globally through platforms including BIGO LIVE (live streaming), Likee (short videos), HAGO (social games), and YY (dating/entertainment). The company completed the acquisition of BIGO in 2019 for ~$2.1B. JOYY serves users across 150+ countries with a focus on entertainment, live gaming broadcasts, music, and real-time communication. Listed on NASDAQ in 2012; rebranded from YY Inc. to JOYY Inc. in December 2019 and relocated HQ to Singapore.
Summary
YY is a Media company based in Singapore, Singapore, founded in 2005. Its most recent funding was a Venture Round round in Jan 2008. Investors include VCI Global.
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