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Operator of an online network designed to cater the needs of software developers and professionals. The company's network provides life-cycle services such as knowledge dissemination, online learning, career development, training, social website based employment and conference holding, enabling software developers to execute and meet their fundamental needs of learning while developing software.
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In 2024, CSDN's revenue reached $191.6M. The company previously reported $17.3M in 2021. Since its launch in 1999, CSDN has shown consistent revenue growth.
CSDN reached a $52M valuation in 2025, set during its M&A Offer round.
CSDN has raised $10M in total funding across 1 round, with its most recent round in 2013.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | M&A Offer | - | $52M | - | |
| 2013 | Funding round | $10M | - | - |
CEO
Jiang Tao has been in the china software and internet industry for 20 years since 1991. at 1999, Jiangtao founded CSDN(Chinese Software Developer Network),the No.1 China Developer Community, until 2012.3, CSDN have over 22mil register members,most of them are developers and IT professionals. Prior to founding CSDN, Jiang Tao founded Herosoft and led the company as CEO. Prior to founding Herosoft, Jiang Tao served in Kingsoft Company as Vice President in charge of R&D, leading the development of Ciba, which is the most popular desktop software in China. Jiang Tao also served in Giant Group as Manager of Application Development, leading the development of giant handwriting system.
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CSDN serves 10M customers.
CSDN employs approximately 369 people as of 2026, up from 344 in 2021, including 26 sales reps that carry a quota. It serves 10M customers that rely on its solutions.
CSDN generates an estimated $191.6M in annual revenue.
CSDN was founded by Jiang Tao.
The CEO of CSDN is Jiang Tao.
CSDN raised $10M across 1 round.
CSDN has 369 employees.
CSDN is headquartered in Beijing, Beijing, China.
CSDN operates across multiple industries. Browse revenue, funding, and growth data for CSDN in each sector below.
All figures on this page are taken directly from interviews or are estimates from public sources and proprietary models. Not financial advice. Read full disclaimer.
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Valuation
$52M
2024 Revenue
$191.6M(Est.)
Customers
10M
Funding
$10M
Avg ACV
$19
Team
369
Founded
1999
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CSDN Hit $191.6m revenue in June 2024 | Estimated |
| 2021 | CSDN Hit $17.3m revenue in April 2021 | |
| 1999 | Launched with $0 revenue |
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 369 employees (December 2024) | |
| 2024 | Reached 369 employees (October 2024) | |
| 2021 | Reached 344 employees (April 2021) |
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