ByteDance

Runs TikTok, Douyin and other algorithm-driven content and productivity apps used by audiences worldwide.

Founded
2012 · Beijing, China
Founders
Zhang Yiming (Co-founder (CEO until 2021)) · Liang Rubo (Co-founder and CEO)

In their words

“I like to think about possibilities that are still just that: possibilities.”
Zhang Yiming, Co-founder · Caixin Global (English text of internal letter), 2021-05-20

On the record

  • 2026-02-25General Atlantic was reported to be selling part of its ByteDance stake at a $550 billion valuation, citing two people familiar with the matter. Reuters (via Daily Sabah)
  • 2025-08-28An employee share buyback valued ByteDance at more than $330 billion; second-quarter 2025 revenue reportedly rose 25% to about $48 billion. Reuters (via Dawn)

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