Youku Overview
- Year Founded
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2005

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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3,671

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$4.3B
- Investors
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1
Youku General Information
Description
Provider of a digital entertainment platform designed to help users to search, view and share video content across various devices. The company's platform provides online video content on television serial dramas, movies, current event reports, variety shows and music videos, enabling users to view and share quality video content.
Contact Information
Website
www.youku.comCorporate Office
- Building 4, Number 4
- Dongyuan District, Wangjing
- Beijing, 100102
- China
Corporate Office
- Building 4, Number 4
- Dongyuan District, Wangjing
- Beijing, 100102
- China
Youku Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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13. Merger/Acquisition | 01-Jan-2015 | $4.3B | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
12. PIPE | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
11. PIPE | 28-Apr-2014 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
10. Secondary Transaction - Private | 16-Sep-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
9. 2PO | 20-May-2011 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
8. IPO | 08-Dec-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
7. Later Stage VC (Series F) | 01-Sep-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
6. Later Stage VC (Series E) | 21-Dec-2009 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 30-Jul-2008 | $40M | $80.9M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 01-Nov-2007 | $25.1M | $40.9M | Completed | Product Development |
Youku Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Youku Competitors (8)
One of Youku’s 8 competitors is Toutiao, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Beijing, China.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Toutiao | Venture Capital-Backed | Beijing, China | ||||
Baidu Video | Venture Capital-Backed | Beijing, China | ||||
Formerly VC-backed | Beijing, China | |||||
Phoenix FM Apps | Venture Capital-Backed | Beijing, China | ||||
iQIYI | Formerly PE-Backed | Beijing, China |
Youku Signals
Youku Former Investors (9)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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Aqua Ventures (China) | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Brookside Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
CRCM Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Chengwei Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Farallon Capital Management | Hedge Fund | Minority |
Youku Investments & Acquisitions (23)
Youku’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Danliren Comedy for . The deal was made on 31-May-2018.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Danliren Comedy | 31-May-2018 | Early Stage VC | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
Stand-up Comedy | 28-May-2018 | Corporate | Other Media | ||
Beijing Motie Book | 10-Jan-2018 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Publishing | ||
Left Pocket Creatives | 14-Jul-2017 | Early Stage VC | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
Yinhekuyu Media | 28-Jun-2017 | Early Stage VC | Broadcasting, Radio and Television |
Youku FAQs
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When was Youku founded?
Youku was founded in 2005.
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Where is Youku headquartered?
Youku is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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What is the size of Youku?
Youku has 3,671 total employees.
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What industry is Youku in?
Youku’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.
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Is Youku a private or public company?
Youku is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Youku?
The current valuation of Youku is
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What is Youku’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Youku is
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How much funding has Youku raised over time?
Youku has raised $2.04B.
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Who are Youku’s investors?
Aqua Ventures (China), Brookside Capital, CRCM Ventures, Chengwei Capital, and Farallon Capital Management are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Youku.
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Who are Youku’s competitors?
Toutiao, Baidu Video, Weibo, Phoenix FM Apps, and iQIYI are some of the 8 competitors of Youku.
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When was Youku acquired?
Youku was acquired on 01-Jan-2015.
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Who acquired Youku?
Youku was acquired by Alibaba Group.
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