Kuaishou (HKEX:1024) is a publicly traded Foundation Models - Video company founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China.
| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | IPO | $5.4B | $159B | — |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Series F | $3B | $28.6B |
| Tencent |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Series E | $1B | $18B | Tencent, Sequoia Capital China |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Series D | $350M | $18B | Tencent |
| Jan 1, 2016 | Series C | $128.5M | $2B | Baidu, China Media Capital |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Series B | $20M | $80M | DCM Ventures |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Series A | $1.3M | — | 5Y Capital |
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