Weidai Valuation, Funding & Investors

Weidai is valued at $1.5B as of May 2016.

Last Weidai valuation

$1.5B

Series C · May 2016

Last Weidai funding round

$153M

Series C · May 2016

Cumulative funding Weidai raised

$177M

across 2 funding rounds

Key investors in Weidai

  • Vision Knight Capital
  • Hakim Unique Internet
  • New China Capital Management
  • Dongyi Risheng Decoration

Weidai Overview

About Weidai

Weidai is a Hangzhou-headquartered online lending platform offering personal credit loans secured by vehicles and properties. Established in 2014, the company connects borrowers with investors through its peer-to-peer model, processing billions in loan volume annually before regulatory shifts in China's P2P sector. It expanded from auto-backed loans to include real estate collateral nationwide.


Founded

2011

HQ

ChinaHangzhou

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Commission

Valuation

$1.5B (May 2016)

Weidai Valuation

Weidai is currently valued at $1.5B, based on its Series C in May 2016.

The $153M round was led by Vision Knight Capital, with participation from New China Capital Management and Dongyi Risheng Decoration.

Weidai valuation by funding round

Weidai valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
May 2016Series C$1.5B

Weidai Funding History

Weidai has raised a total of $177M across 2 funding rounds.

Weidai's first fundraising round was a $24M Series B in September 2015. The most recent completed round was a $153M Series C in May 2016.

Weidai funding rounds

Weidai funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
May 2016Series CVision Knight Capital (lead); New China Capital Management; Dongyi Risheng Decoration$153M$1.5BWeidai is a Hangzhou-based peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform startup operating in China's fintech sector. In May 2016, it raised up to $153 million (RMB1 billion) in a Series C funding round led by Vision Knight Capital, matching the specified investors including Dongyi Risheng Decoration and New China Capital Management. The round aligns with Vision Knight Capital's investment strategy in Chinese startups, particularly in fintech and related areas, as the firm frequently participates in rounds with multiple co-investors. Weidai was approximately 4-5 years old at the time, fitting the fund's typical portfolio age preference.
Sep 2015Series BHakim Unique Internet (lead)$24M--

Who has invested in Weidai?

4 investors have backed Weidai across its funding rounds, including Vision Knight Capital, Hakim Unique Internet, New China Capital Management and Dongyi Risheng Decoration.

Lead investors include Vision Knight Capital and Hakim Unique Internet.


Weidai Investors

Investors in Weidai by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Vision Knight CapitalChinaShanghai1LeadMay 2016
New China Capital ManagementChinaBeijing1ParticipantMay 2016

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Weidai Competitors

Weidai competitors include listed companies like Nelnet and eGuarantee, and private ones like Wayflyer, Moove, Oxyzo and Mintifi.

Public and private companies comparable to Weidai
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
WayflyerIrelandDublinPrivate$42M-$1.6B38.1x
MooveUAEDubaiPrivate$115M-$2.1B-
OxyzoIndiaGurgaonPrivate$97M-$1B10.3x
MintifiIndiaMumbaiPrivate$34M$10M$850M19.8x
NelnetUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$1.4B-$4.5B7.1x
eGuaranteeJapanJapanPublicly listed$71M$34M$515M6.1x

Weidai Public Comps

Weidai is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Cymbria, Triumph Financial, Wealthfront, Atlanticus, Ellington Financial, PROG Holdings, Trinity Capital, Pagaya, Sixth Street Specialty and Intrum.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Cymbria$246M-6.0x---
Triumph Financial$424M-3.6x3.3x--
Wealthfront$365M($93M)4.3x4.2x(17.0x)9.9x
Atlanticus$403M-18.4x2.7x--
Ellington Financial$641M-31.4x43.2x--
PROG Holdings$2.4B$1.8B0.9x0.8x1.2x6.6x
Trinity Capital$285M-11.2x9.2x--
Pagaya$1.3B$33M1.1x1.0x42.6x3.2x

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Common questions about Weidai

When was Weidai founded?Weidai was founded in 2011.
Where is Weidai headquartered?Weidai is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
Is Weidai publicly listed?No, Weidai is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Weidai's valuation?Weidai was last valued at $1.5B in its Series C in May 2016.
How much funding has Weidai raised?Weidai has raised $177M across 2 funding rounds.
What was Weidai's last funding round?Weidai's last funding round was a $153M Series C in May 2016, led by Vision Knight Capital.
Who are Weidai's investors?Weidai's investors include Vision Knight Capital, New China Capital Management, Hakim Unique Internet and Dongyi Risheng Decoration.
Which companies are comparable to Weidai?Companies comparable to Weidai include Wayflyer, Moove, Oxyzo, Mintifi, Nelnet and eGuarantee.

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