Kanzhun Limited
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human resources |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
| Products | BOSS Zhipin (mobile recruitment platform) |
| Website | official%20website |
Kanzhun Limited—also referred to as Kanzhun or BOSS Zhipin ()—is a Chinese human resources enterprise publicly traded and focused on digital recruitment through its mobile platform, BOSS Zhipin ().
Background
Kanzhun initially operated as a platform for company reviews before transitioning into the recruitment industry by introducing the BOSS Zhipin application. This strategic realignment attracted significant investments from notable figures such as Lei Jun, Neil Shen, and Tencent, which propelled the company's swift expansion.
By 2021, Kanzhun had established itself as the leading online recruitment service in China, serving approximately 100 million users and collaborating with more than 6 million corporate partners. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence technology to align candidates’ qualifications with available job opportunities while enabling direct interactions between employers and applicants.
The company went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in June 2021, successfully raising $912 million during its initial public offering, with its shares experiencing a 96% increase on the first day of trading.
In July 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) launched a cybersecurity investigation into Kanzhun’s data handling practices, resulting in a temporary halt on new user registrations. After rectifying the issues identified, Kanzhun resumed accepting new users in June 2022.
Kanzhun expanded its market presence by becoming a dual-listed entity in December 2022 through a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.