Youkurevenue, acquisition & funding
Beijing, ChinaFounded 2014
Youku was acquired by Alibaba Group.
Youku revenue
Youku's annual revenue was $649.5M in December 2014, its last figure before Alibaba Group bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | $649.5M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Youku
Alibaba Group owns Youku. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Youku funding rounds & investors
Youku has raised $120M across five rounds since 2006. The latest was a $40M funding round in December 2009.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Funding round | $40M |
| Jun 2008 | Funding round | $40M |
| Nov 2007 | Funding round | $25M |
| Dec 2006 | Funding round | $12M |
| Mar 2006 | Funding round | $3M |
| Total raised | $120M |
Youku CEO, founders & employees
Victor Koo founded Youku in 2014 and led it as CEO. Youku had 349 employees (April 2021).
- Victor KooFounder & CEO
Youku FAQ
What was Youku's revenue?
Before Alibaba Group bought it, Youku's annual revenue was $649.5M in December 2014 (source not recorded).
Who owns Youku?
Alibaba Group owns Youku.
How much funding has Youku raised?
Youku raised $120M across five funding rounds before Alibaba Group bought it. The last was a $40M funding round in December 2009.
How many employees does Youku have?
Youku had 349 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Youku?
Victor Koo founded Youku in 2014.
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