Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings is a Chinese multinational conglomerate and one of the largest technology companies in the world. Founded in 1998 by Ma Huateng and Zhang Zhidong, Tencent is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

Tencent operates a diverse range of businesses and services, primarily focused on internet-related products and services. The company is best known for its social media and messaging platforms, such as WeChat and QQ, which have a massive user base in China and abroad. WeChat, in particular, has evolved into a super-app, offering services like messaging, mobile payments, social networking, gaming, and more.

Apart from social media, Tencent has a significant presence in online gaming. It owns Riot Games (developer of League of Legends), Supercell (creator of Clash of Clans), and has stakes in numerous other gaming companies worldwide. The company also operates digital content platforms, including video streaming services and music streaming apps.

Furthermore, Tencent has expanded into areas like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech, and online advertising. The company's strategic investments and partnerships have given it a broad portfolio of companies across various industries.

Founded: 1998

Founder: Ma Huateng, Zhang Zhidong

Headquarters: Shenzhen, China

Website: https://www.tencent.com/