DouYu International (NASDAQ:DOYU) Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: DOYU) is a leading interactive live streaming platform in China, specializing in video game content and e-sports entertainment. Through its proprietary technology, the company delivers low-latency, high-definition video feeds that enable real-time interaction between streamers and viewers. Its platform supports live chat, virtual gifting and customizable user interfaces, creating an immersive digital environment for gamers and fans alike.
The company’s core offerings are centered on its PC and mobile applications, which host thousands of professional and semi-professional streamers. Content ranges from game walkthroughs, live e-sports tournaments and competitive match commentary to lifestyle streams and entertainment programming. DouYu has also branched into non-gaming categories—such as sports, music and e-commerce livestreaming—leveraging its technology to support diversified content formats and monetization models.
Established in 2014 and headquartered in Wuhan, China, DouYu went public on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in July 2019. Since its founding, the company has forged strategic partnerships with major game publishers and technology firms, including a notable investment from Tencent Holdings Limited. Under the leadership of co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Liao Jianwen, DouYu has prioritized expanding its content ecosystem, enhancing platform scalability and refining user engagement tools.
DouYu primarily serves audiences across Mainland China’s tier-one and emerging cities, while selectively exploring overseas opportunities through cross-border e-sports events and partnerships. The company continues to invest in original programming, professional league operations and community development initiatives designed to deepen viewer loyalty. As the online entertainment landscape evolves, DouYu International remains focused on driving innovation in live streaming and interactive digital experiences.
