Sina Overview
- Year Founded
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1998

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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8,300

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$2.57B
Sina General Information
Description
Operator of an online media company serving China and the global Chinese communities. The company specializes in operating a publishing agency, thereby providing individuals with news on various genres that include entertainment, politics, current affairs and live events in order to keep individuals updated with current news.
Contact Information
Website
www.sina.com.cnCorporate Office
- No.8 Sina Plaza, Courtyard 10
- West, XiBeiWang E. Road, Haidian District
- Beijing, 100193
- China
Corporate Office
- No.8 Sina Plaza, Courtyard 10
- West, XiBeiWang E. Road, Haidian District
- Beijing, 100193
- China
Sina Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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8. Merger/Acquisition | 22-Mar-2021 | $2.57B | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
7. Secondary Transaction - Open Market | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
6. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Jun-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. PIPE | 27-Nov-2009 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
4. IPO | 13-Apr-2000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
3. Early Stage VC | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
2. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 08-Nov-1999 | $60M | $85M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
1. Early Stage VC | 01-May-1999 | $25M | $25M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Sina Comparisons
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Sina Competitors (3)
One of Sina’s 3 competitors is Bitauto Holdings, 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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Bitauto Holdings | Venture Capital-Backed | Beijing, China | ||||
Baidu | Formerly VC-backed | Beijing, China | ||||
Formerly VC-backed | Beijing, China |
Sina Signals
Sina Former Investors (23)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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Aristeia International | Hedge Fund | Minority | ||
CITIC Capital | Asset Manager | Minority | ||
Crosslink Technology | Corporation | Minority | ||
Crystal Venture Funds | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Dell Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority |
Sina Investments & Acquisitions (33)
Sina’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Tatame. The deal was made on 15-Sep-2021.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Tatame | 15-Sep-2021 | Early Stage VC | Social/Platform Software | ||
JF Wealth Holdings | 20-Jul-2021 | PE Growth/Expansion | Educational Software | ||
ChaLi | 28-Jun-2021 | Later Stage VC | Beverages | ||
CreateAI Holdings | 23-Sep-2020 | Early Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
Tatame | 18-Jun-2020 | Early Stage VC | Social/Platform Software |
Sina ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated August, 03, 2021
28.75 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Sina FAQs
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When was Sina founded?
Sina was founded in 1998.
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Where is Sina headquartered?
Sina is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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What is the size of Sina?
Sina has 8,300 total employees.
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What industry is Sina in?
Sina’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).
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Is Sina a private or public company?
Sina is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Sina?
The current valuation of Sina is
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What is Sina’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Sina is
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How much funding has Sina raised over time?
Sina has raised $111M.
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Who are Sina’s investors?
Aristeia International, CITIC Capital, Crosslink Technology, Crystal Venture Funds, and Dell Ventures are 5 of 23 investors who have invested in Sina.
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Who are Sina’s competitors?
Bitauto Holdings, Baidu, and Weibo are competitors of Sina.
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When was Sina acquired?
Sina was acquired on 22-Mar-2021.
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