musical.ly (TikTok)
Acquired by ByteDance
Launch Site
musical.ly is a video social network for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. The company rebranded to TikTok following the ByteDance acquisition.
Industry Sector
Consumer
Geography
Shanghai, China and San Francisco, CADCM Partner
David Chao 赵克仁 茶尾克仁
In the News
October 13, 2020
Mini apps could reinvent the way you use your iPhone. China led the way (David Chao),
CNN
November 10, 2017
Musical.ly, a Chinese App Big in the U.S., Sells for $1 Billion ,
New York Times
July 04, 2017
These Teens Are Making Thousands a Month With Karaoke App Musical.ly,
Times