36Kr
36Kr is a venture capital firm based in Beijing, China, focused on Pre-Seed to Late Stage startups in Consumer & Retail, Healthcare & Biotech, and Media & Content. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
36Kr is a China-based publishing and data company focused on the 'new economy'
- Investment focus
- Consumer & RetailHealthcare & BiotechMedia & ContentHardware & Deep Tech
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Founded
- 2011
- Team size
- 251-500
- Portfolio companies
- 27+
- Latest deal on record
- March 2026
About 36Kr
36Kr was founded in July 2011 as a company dedicated to serve entrepreneurs. Over six years, it has grown into a comprehensive service provider aimed at serving innovative tech companies while being the largest and strongest ecosystem-based platform that boasts comprehensive coverage over a myriad of sectors with a game-changing vision.
So far, 36Kr consists of three major business segments: 36Kr media, Venture Capital and Kr Space, through which they strive to offer Chinese entrepreneurs and SMEs with one-stop service encompassing providing of information, matchmaking of financing and direct access to funding, not to mention office solutions and relevant incubating services. They aspire to become the platform that provides entrepreneurs and SMEs with ambient services that can help them grow, nothing short of utilities.
36Kr has served over 20,000 startups and helped to secure next round financing for 4,000 firms with free-of-charge services throughout the entire process, supporting startups to embark on their very first steps. Currently, over 90,000 startup projects are being proceeded on the 36Kr on-line platform where 80% of premium projects are hosted.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 36Kr invest in?
36Kr focuses on Consumer & Retail, Healthcare & Biotech, Media & Content, and Hardware & Deep Tech. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does 36Kr invest at?
36Kr focuses on Pre-Seed to Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is 36Kr actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that 36Kr has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from March 2026. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is 36Kr based?
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