When was Meizu founded?

Meizu was founded in 2003 and raised its 1st funding round 11 years after it was founded.

Where is Meizu located?

Meizu is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.

Who is the current CEO of Meizu?

Jack Wong of Meizu. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Meizu have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Meizu is 1147.

Is Meizu a funded company?

Meizu is a funded company, having raised a total of $958M across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $324M Series A round, raised on Jul 22, 2014.

How much is Meizu worth?

The last known valuation of Meizu was $3B as of Jul 22, 2014.

When was the latest funding round of Meizu?

Meizu's latest funding was a $14.5M Series B round on May 06, 2019, with participation from 0 investor. Its primary sector is Consumer Electronics E-Commerce. In China, the Consumer Electronics E-Commerce sector has seen $100M in funding in 2026 to date.

Is Meizu a Consumer Electronics E-Commerce company?

The primary sector of Meizu is Consumer Electronics E-Commerce.

Where does Meizu rank among its competitors?

Meizu ranks 5th amongst 332 active competitors, of which 30 are funded. It stands 2nd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Nothing, which secured $8M in Dec, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Meizu?

Meizu's top competitors include Motorola Mobility, Xiaomi and DailyObjects. Among them, Nothing secured the most recent funding round in December, 2025.

Meizu - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Meizu is an acquired company based in Zhuhai (China), founded in 2003 by Jack Wong. It operates as an Online retailer of smartphones, eyewear, audio products, and related accessories. Meizu has raised $958M in funding from Alibaba Group, with last known valuation of $3B. The company has 332 active competitors, including 30 funded and 18 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Motorola Mobility, Xiaomi and DailyObjects.

Sectors and market segments that Meizu operate in

Meizu serves in the Retail market segments.The primary business model of Meizu is:

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Company Details

Online retailer of smartphones, eyewear, audio products, and related accessories. The company provides a selection of mobile phones with various features, including advanced camera systems and durable designs. It offers augmented reality and artificial intelligence-enabled glasses, along with related accessories like charging cases and adapters. Audio products include open-air headphones, noise-canceling earbuds, and portable speakers.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2003

Location

Zhuhai, China

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$958M in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, May 06, 2019, $14.5M

Last Known Valuation

$3B as on Jul 22, 2014

Investors

Alibaba Group & 2 more

Ranked

5^th among 332 active competitors

Employee Count

1,147 as on Jul 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Xiaomi & 38 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Geely (Jun 13, 2022)

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Meizu got acquired by Geely on Jun 13, 2022.

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Meizu has raised a total funding of $958M over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jul 22, 2014. Meizu has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Meizu:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
May 06, 2019	$14.5M	Series B	-	-	-	-
Oct 2016	$29.5M	Series B	-	-	-	-
Feb 08, 2015	$590M	Series B	-	-	Alibaba Group	-

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The founders of Meizu is Jack Wong. Jack Wong is the CEO of Meizu.

Here are the details of Meizu's key team members:

Jack Wong: Founder & CEO of Meizu.

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Meizu's employee count trend

Meizu has 1,147 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Meizu's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Meizu include Motorola Mobility, Xiaomi and DailyObjects. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Meizu, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Motorola Mobility 1928, Chicago (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand of mobile, cases, tablets, and screen protector	$10M	Thomas Weisel Venture Partners, Norwest & 4 others	80/100
2nd	Xiaomi 2010, Beijing (China), Public	Onlien brand offering consumer electronics, home appliances, and lifestyle products	$1.45B	Morningside, DST Global & 32 others	77/100
3rd	DailyObjects 2012, Gurugram (India), Series B	Retailer of lifestyle tech accessories and modular personal carry items	$14.5M	Seedfund, 360 One & 18 others	75/100
4th	Nothing 2020, London (United Kingdom), Series C	Manufacturer of mobile phones, headphones, watches, and related accessories	$450M	Google Ventures, EQT & 32 others	66/100
5th	Meizu 2003, Zhuhai (China), Acquired	Online retailer of smartphones, eyewear, audio products, and related accessories	$958M	Alibaba Group, Zhizhuo Capital & 1 others	66/100
6th	Fairphone 2011, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Series B	Retailer of smartphones, audio products, accessories, and spare parts online	$69M	PDENH, DALHAP Investments & 10 others	65/100
7th	Nubia 2012, Shenzhen (China), Late Stage	Online retailer of smartphones, tablets, accessories, and related products	$297M	Suning.com	64/100
8th	OPPO 2008, Dongguan (China), Unfunded	Brand of smartphones	-	-	63/100
9th	Realme 2018, Gurugram (India), Unfunded	Internet first brand of mobile phones	-	-	61/100
10th	OnePlus 2013, Shenzhen (China), Unfunded	Internet first brand offering multi-category consumer electronics	-	-	61/100