Huya

#5781

Rank

$851.57M

Marketcap

China

Country

Leadership team

Mr. Rongjie Dong (CEO & Director)

Ms. Ashley Xin Wu (VP of Fin.)

Hanyu Liu (IR Director)

Products/ Services

Broadcasting, Online Games, Video Games, Video Streaming

Number of Employees

1,000 - 20,000

Headquarters

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Established

2016

Company Registration

SEC CIK number: 0001728190

Revenue

Above - 1B

Traded as

HUYA

Social Media

URL

https://www.huya.com

Overview

Location

Recognition and Award

References

Summary

HUYA Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates game live streaming platforms in the People's Republic of China. Its platforms enable broadcasters and viewers to interact during live streaming. The company's live streaming content also covers other entertainment content, such as talent shows, anime, outdoor activities, live chats, online theatre, and other genres. In addition, it operates Nimo TV, a game live streaming platform in international markets. Further, the company provides online advertising, software development, internet value added, and cultural and creative services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. HUYA Inc. is a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.

History

On 24 November 2014, it was announced that YY.com's video streaming service would begin operating independently as Huya Live.On 4 January 2018, Riot Games gave Huya Live exclusive rights to broadcast the LCK, South Korea's professional esports league for League of Legends, in China. The same was done for the LCS and LEC on 20 January 2020, the equivalent leagues in North America and Europe respectively.Huya had 150 million monthly active users at the start of 2019.In April 2020, Tencent became the largest shareholder of Huya, having increased its voting power to 50.1% which reduced JOYY's voting stake from 55.5% to 43%.The mobile app of Huya was banned in India on 2 September 2020 by the government, the move came amid the 2020 China-India skirmish.

Mission

Huya Inc's mission is to enable content creators to bring their passion and creativity to the masses. We strive to build an interactive platform of game live streaming and empower our content creators to entertain and engage with their audiences.

Vision

Huya Inc's vision is to build a platform that is the premier destination for all forms of gaming entertainment, from the casual gamer to the eSports superstar. We are committed to providing our users with the highest quality content and the best user experience.

Key Team

Dana Cheng (Investor Relations Officer)

Recognition and Awards

Huya Inc has been honored with awards for innovation, technology and content partnerships in the Chinese gaming and streaming industries. We have won numerous awards from prestigious organizations such as Sina Weibo, Youku, Tencent, and LeTV awards.