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How Souche CEO Junhong Yao grew Souche to $213.5M revenue and 110K customers in 2024.

Souche, a leading automotive new retail platform in China, is founded by Mr. Yao Junhong, the former CAR Inc. founding team member and vice president, in December, 2012. By August 2018, Souche raised over $1.2 billion from investment or ganizations, including Alibaba group, Ant Financial Services Group, Morningside Venture Capital, Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital Group, etc. Souche joined '2017 New Global Unicorns Ranking' by Silicon Valley global research organization PitchBook. Souche thrives to become the big intelligent brain of automotive industry. Souche has gradually constructed integrated automotive new retail ecosystem through years of development. Souche is regarded as 'the Alibaba of Chinese automotive industry'. Today, Souche and its relative corporations dedicate in numerous businesses, which include automotive financial leasing platform Tangeche, B2B industrial chain service platform Chehang168, Used-car online trade platform Cheyipai, Car sharing customized platform TIHD, SaaS products for used-car automotive dealers Dafengche and new-car sub-channels automotive dealership network Maicheguanjia, automotive dealership group ERP system provider Breakthrough, Kingdee and automotive supply chain warehouse logistics integrated service provider Iyunche, etc.

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Souche Revenue

In 2024, Souche's revenue reached $213.5M. The company previously reported $94M in 2020. Since its launch in 2012, Souche has shown consistent revenue growth.

Souche Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR by year$0$50M$100M$150M$200M$250M2012201420162018202020222024$0$94M$214MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024Souche Hit $213.5m revenue in June 2024
2020Souche Hit $94m revenue in August 2020
2012Launched with $0 revenue

Souche Valuation, Funding Rounds

Souche reached a $2.4B valuation in 2018, set during its Series F round.

Souche has raised $1.2B in total funding across 6 rounds, most recently a $578M Series F round in 2018.

Souche Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$600M$1B$2B$2B$3B20122013201420152016201720182012 cumulative: $0 • 2012 Founded: $02013 cumulative: $6M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2013 Series A: $6M2013 cumulative: $20M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2013 Series A: $6M • 2013 Series B: $15M2016 cumulative: $120M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2013 Series A: $6M • 2013 Series B: $15M • 2016 Series C: $100M2017 cumulative: $300M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2013 Series A: $6M • 2013 Series B: $15M • 2016 Series C: $100M • 2017 Series D: $180M2017 cumulative: $635M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2013 Series A: $6M • 2013 Series B: $15M • 2016 Series C: $100M • 2017 Series D: $180M • 2017 Series E: $335M2018 cumulative: $1B • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2013 Series A: $6M • 2013 Series B: $15M • 2016 Series C: $100M • 2017 Series D: $180M • 2017 Series E: $335M • 2018 Series F: $578M @ $2B valuation$1B2012 Founded: $0 valuation2018 Series F: $2B valuation$2BSource: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% Sold
2018Series F$578M$2.4B24%
2017Series E$335M--
2017Series D$180M--
2016Series C$100M--
2013Series B$14.9M--
2013Series A$5.5M--

Souche Employees & Team Size

Souche employs approximately 1K people as of 2026.

Souche has 1K total employees in different roles and functions. They have 110K customers that rely on the company's solutions.

Souche Team GrowthReported headcount over time02505007501,0001,25020122014201620182020202220242025001,0001,000Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2025Reached 1K employees (August 2025)

Founder / CEO

Junhong Yao

Junhong Yao is listed as Founder / CEO at Souche.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Souche

What is Souche's revenue?

Souche generates $213.5M in revenue.

Who founded Souche?

Souche was founded by Junhong Yao.

Who is the CEO of Souche?

The CEO of Souche is Junhong Yao.

How much funding does Souche have?

Souche raised $1.2B.

How many employees does Souche have?

Souche has 1K employees.

Where is Souche headquarters?

Souche is headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 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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Souche Revenue 2024: $213.5M ARR, $2.4B Valuation