Maimai is a Chinese professional networking platform that connects businesspeople and offers employment opportunities. Launched in fall 2013, the mobile-first service has localized features such as anonymous chat (the anonymous posting section was recently ordered removed by regulators), real-name registration, and other China-tailored functions. The company claims over 50 million users and has outpaced LinkedIn China in some rankings and penetration metrics cited by iResearch and Analysys. Maimai plans to invest RMB 1 billion (around $150 million) over the next three years in a career-planning program run with more than 1,000 corporate partners, including Cisco, Fashion Group, and Focus Media. Its business operates under tight Chinese online regulation, which has affected features like anonymous posting. The company is preparing for overseas expansion and a U.S. initial public offering in the second half of 2019.

Total raised

$200M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series D

Latest activity

Aug 2018