Dingdong Ketang, an artificial intelligence (AI) driven online English language learning platform, has garnered $10 million in a Series B round of financing led by Cathay Innovation, Cathay Capital’s sub-fund to support digital entrepreneurs, according to a company statement.
Existing investors K2VC, CCV and Xiang He Capital also participated in the current round. Private equity firm Hunger Capital acted as a financial advisor to the deal.
The deal comes at a time when online education is witnessing increased demand and traction from users amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Founded in 2014, the Shenzhen-headquartered Dingdong offers intelligent English learning products for children in the 5-10 age group.
Prior to this financing, Dingdong had completed three rounds of funding from K2VC, CCV and Xiang He Capital in 2018 and 2019.
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