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The9 - aVenture Company Research
The9
Updated Jun 28, 2026 Added Feb 15, 2024
Updated Jun 28, 2026
The9 Limited: A Shanghai-based online game operator and developer, offering exclusive multiplayer games.
The9 Limited, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a prominent online game operator and developer. The company focuses on offering exclusive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and self-developed virtual community games. Its core mission is to provide immersive and engaging gaming experiences to the Chinese market, leveraging its exclusive licenses to localize and operate popular international titles.
Notable figures associated with The9 include Zhu Jun, who serves as the chairman and CEO. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker NCTY. Despite facing financial challenges, including a net loss of $17.03 million in 2014, The9 has made a significant impact on the Chinese gaming industry by introducing and operating several high-profile games. The company continues to be a key player in the online gaming sector in China.
The9 - Quick Facts When was The9 founded? The9 was founded in 1999.
Where is The9's headquarters located? The9's headquarters is located in Shanghai, CN.
When was The9's last funding round? The9's most recent funding round was for $12M (USD) in November 2023.
How much has The9 raised to-date? As of Nov 30, 2023, The9 has raised a total of $15.1M (USD).
How many employees does The9 have? The9 has 498 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.
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518200 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
519000 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
540000 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
711410 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
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313300 Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills
314900 Other Textile Product Mills
325900 Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
425100 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
488400 Support Activities for Road Transportation
512200 Sound Recording Industries
519200 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
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541100 Legal Services
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541400 Specialized Design Services
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541900 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
561400 Business Support Services
561500 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
561700 Services to Buildings and Dwellings
561900 Other Support Services
711300 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
711400 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
812300 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
812900 Other Personal Services
312230 Tobacco Manufacturing
313310 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
314990 All Other Textile Product Mills
325990 All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
488490 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
512240 Sound Recording Studios
512290 Other Sound Recording Industries
518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
522320 Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
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541340 Drafting Services
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541890 Other Services Related to Advertising
541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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561430 Business Service Centers
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561490 Other Business Support Services
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561910 Packaging and Labeling Services
561920 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
561990 All Other Support Services
711310 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
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812320 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
812990 All Other Personal Services
314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
541199 All Other Legal Services
561421 Telephone Answering Services
561422 Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers
561431 Private Mail Centers
561439 Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops)
561491 Repossession Services
561499 All Other Business Support Services
561591 Convention and Visitors Bureaus
561599 All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services SIC 6000 Depository Institutions 7310 Advertising 7380 Miscellaneous Business Services 7313 Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives 7389 Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified 
