Tencent

Tencent is a China-based internet and technology company. The company's communications and social platforms are called Weixin and QQ. Tencent also has an advertising platform that helps brands and marketers reach out to consumers in China. The company offers financial technology and business services and invests in the tech and internet industry.

In 1998, Tencent was established in Shenzhen, China. It was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on June 2004. The company's services include social networks, web portals, e-commerce, and multiplayer online games.

The Tencent Exploration (TenX) Team is a group based in Palo Alto that works with and funds companies in the technology and internet sectors. The team seeks entrepreneurs building products in areas including AI, Space, VR, healthIT, and FinTech.

Groups under Tencent include Corporate Development Group (CDG), Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG), Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG), Platform & Content Group (PCG), Technology Engineering Group (TEG), and Weixin Group (WXG).