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Shanghai Media Group (SMG)

Shanghai Media Group (SMG)

Shanghai, Shanghaismg.cn

Overview

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) is one of China's largest media and cultural conglomerates, with a complete business portfolio, including media operations and content creation, technical services, copyright management, live entertainment, venue operations, cultural tourism investment, and smart broadcasting. SMG has 8 TV channels (including 1 international channel), 8 radio frequencies, 12 national digital pay TV channels, 4 newspapers and magazines, 7 art troupes, 17 venues for the performing arts, and 192 subsidiaries including 1 public-listed company - Oriental Pearl Group Co., Ltd.

Year Founded

2001

Portfolio Companies

3

Website

smg.cn

Investments

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Shanghai Youhug Media Co., Ltd.Oct 2017StrategicCo-investor
Baobab StudiosOct 2016Series BCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Shanghai Media Group (SMG) based?

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) is headquartered in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

When was Shanghai Media Group (SMG) founded?

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) was founded in 2001.

How many portfolio companies does Shanghai Media Group (SMG) have?

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Shanghai Media Group (SMG)'s portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Shanghai Youhug Media Co., Ltd., Baobab Studios.

What was Shanghai Media Group (SMG)'s most recent investment shown here?

Shanghai Media Group (SMG)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Shanghai Youhug Media Co., Ltd. in 2017.

What sectors does Shanghai Media Group (SMG) focus on?

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Shanghai Media Group (SMG) focus on?

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is Shanghai Media Group (SMG)'s AUM?

Shanghai Media Group (SMG)'s assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersShanghai, Shanghai
Year Founded2001

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