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How CSDN CEO Jiang Tao grew CSDN to $191.6M revenue and 10M customers in 2024.

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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CSDN Revenue

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 Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR by year$0$50M$100M$150M$200M$250M19992001200320052007200920112013201520172019202120232024$0$17M$192MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024CSDN Hit $191.6m revenue in June 2024
2021CSDN Hit $17.3m revenue in April 2021
1999Launched with $0 revenue

CSDN Valuation, Funding Rounds

CSDN's most recent disclosed valuation is $52M.

CSDN has raised $10M in total funding across 1 round, with its most recent round in 2013.

CSDN Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$3M$5M$8M$10M$13M199920012003200520072009201120131999 cumulative: $0 • 1999 Founded: $02013 cumulative: $10M • 1999 Founded: $0 • 2013 Funding round: $10M$10M1999 Founded: $0 valuationSource: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% Sold
2013Funding round$10M--

CSDN Employees & Team Size

CSDN employs approximately 369 people as of 2026, up from 344 in 2021.

CSDN has 369 total employees in different roles and functions and 26 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 10M customers that rely on the company's solutions.

CSDN Team GrowthReported headcount over time01002003004001999200120032005200720092011201320152017201920212023202400344344369369Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024Reached 369 employees (December 2024)
2024Reached 369 employees (October 2024)
2021Reached 344 employees (April 2021)

Founder / CEO

Jiang Tao

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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What is CSDN's revenue?

CSDN generates $191.6M in revenue.

Who founded CSDN?

CSDN was founded by Jiang Tao.

Who is the CEO of CSDN?

The CEO of CSDN is Jiang Tao.

How much funding does CSDN have?

CSDN raised $10M.

How many employees does CSDN have?

CSDN has 369 employees.

Where is CSDN headquarters?

CSDN is headquartered in Beijing, Beijing, China.

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Source: all data was collected from GetLatka company research and founder interviews. Revenue, funding, team, and customer figures are presented as company-reported or GetLatka-estimated metrics where the profile data identifies them that way.

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