Tencent has denied reports of an investment in Plaud, but the prospects behind such a move are compelling.
Written by Cheng Zi
Published on
12 May 2026
5 mins read
Plaud, a maker of artificial intelligence-powered recording cards, is said to have raised funding from Tencent in mid-2025 at a valuation of USD 1 billion, according to information seen by 36Kr. Plaud’s valuation has since risen to around USD 2 billion. The Chinese media outlet also learned from people familiar with the matter that Plaud is advancing hardware collaboration with Tencent Meeting.
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