IDG Ventures
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture capital |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco |
Area served | Worldwide (China, Vietnam, India, Korea, United States) |
| Parent | IDG Capital |
IDG Ventures represents a worldwide network of venture funds overseeing close to $3.6 billion in assets, initially financed exclusively by International Data Group. The inaugural fund was introduced in 1996 based in San Francisco, and by 2007, the fund began accepting investments from other institutional entities while IDG continued as a principal investor. IDG broadened its international reach with funds established in Europe (which has since been closed), Boston (which was renamed Flybridge Capital Partners in 2008), Vietnam, India, and Korea. By the year 2013, IDG Ventures maintained operations across five countries: China, Vietnam, India, Korea, and the United States.
In January 2017, IDG Capital together with China Oceanwide Holdings Group completed the acquisition of International Data Group along with its subsidiaries, resulting in IDG Capital becoming the majority stakeholder of IDG Ventures.
Venture Capital Investments
| Year | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shazam | Application for music recognition |
| 2008 | Aujas Networks | Cybersecurity sector |
| 2013 | Appboy | Mobile marketing automation firm based in New York City |
| 2015 | Baofeng | Online video platform operating in China |
| 2015 | Survata | Provider of market research and survey participation services |
| 2015 | ICrushIFlush | Mobile application for dating |
| 2015 | Aasaanjobs.com | Recruitment website targeting entry-level positions in India |
| 2015 | Tripoto | Platform dedicated to travel services |