Who Owns WeChat?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of WeChat. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
WeChat is a multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment app developed by Tencent, widely used as an all‑in‑one super-app, especially in China.
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Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate providing social and communication services, digital content and media, online games, fintech (payments) and cloud/enterprise technology solutions.
WeChat is a multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment app developed by Tencent, widely used as an all‑in‑one super-app, especially in China.
Starts at $0
Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate providing social and communication services, digital content and media, online games, fintech (payments) and cloud/enterprise technology solutions.
Major Shareholders
Tencent
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Prosus N.V. Largest shareholder; holds approximately 22.99% of Tencent via wholly owned subsidiary MIH Internet Holdings B.V., per Hong Kong shareholding disclosures and Prosus/Naspers July 2025 regulatory updates. | Corporate | 23.0% | 23.0% | Jul 2025 |
Ma Huateng (Pony Ma) Co‑founder, chairman and CEO; controls about 8.78% of Tencent’s shares, mainly through Advance Data Services Limited, according to Hong Kong director/shareholder registers and market data. | Founder | 8.8% | 8.8% | Jun 2025 |
Fullgoal Fund Management Co., Ltd. Mainland China fund manager; identified as one of Tencent’s largest public institutional investors with just over 0.25% of shares outstanding. | Institutional | 0.3% | 0.3% | — |
Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Ltd. Hong Kong arm of Fidelity; reported among Tencent’s top public shareholders with roughly 0.22% ownership. | Institutional | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
China Asset Management Co., Ltd. Large Chinese asset manager; listed as a leading institutional holder of Tencent with close to 0.20% of shares. | Institutional | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
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