ByteDance

● Verified today Last updated: May 11, 2026 Data last verified: May 12, 2026

ByteDance: $268B valuation, IPO Readiness 74, Series D+. Chinese tech giant behind TikTok — the most downloaded app in history. ByteDance remains private as of May 202. Track live on The IPO Stack.

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74
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Chinese tech giant behind TikTok — the most downloaded app in history. ByteDance remains private as of May 2026. No confirmed IPO date. US listing is blocked by regulatory concerns over TikTok data security and the ongoing divestiture standoff. Hong Kong listing also stalled. Secondary market transactions value the company at $268B+.

Valuation
$268B
Total Funding
$8B
Stage
Series D+
Sector
Consumer Technology
Headquarters
Beijing, China
CEO
Liang Rubo
IPO Status
private

Funding History

Round Amount Date Lead Investors
Series F $5B Nov 2021 Alkali Capital, Tiger Global
Series E $3B Oct 2018 SoftBank Vision Fund
Series C $100M Jun 2014 Sequoia Capital China
Series A $5M Jul 2012 Susquehanna International Group
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What is ByteDance's current valuation? +

ByteDance is valued at $268B as of November 2021. This valuation is based on its most recent private funding round tracked by TechStackIPO.

How can I invest in ByteDance before IPO? +

Accredited investors can access ByteDance shares through secondary market platforms, pre-IPO investment funds, and broker-dealer platforms that facilitate private company transactions. TechStackIPO's marketplace tracks available access options. Note: pre-IPO investments carry higher risk and limited liquidity compared to public market investing.

What is ByteDance's IPO Readiness Score? +

ByteDance scores 74/100 (Grade: B) on TechStackIPO's IPO Readiness Index. The score evaluates funding scale, valuation trajectory, funding momentum, stage progression, and company maturity. Scores above 70 indicate strong near-term IPO potential.

How much total funding has ByteDance raised? +

ByteDance has raised $8B in total venture capital and private equity funding, with backing from Alkali Capital, Tiger Global, SoftBank Vision Fund.

Who are ByteDance's key investors? +

ByteDance's notable investors include Alkali Capital, Tiger Global, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, Susquehanna International Group. Full investor details, funding round history, and lead investor breakdowns are available on TechStackIPO.

What sector is ByteDance in? +

ByteDance is a Consumer Technology company. Chinese tech giant behind TikTok — the most downloaded app in history. ByteDance remains private as of May 2026. No conf.

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