# Xingkong

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/xingkong

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.xkqh.com
- Total disclosed funding: $28M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 10, 2015)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Xingkong is a company focused on delivering personalized piano training services for children, enhancing their musical abilities through home-based lessons tailored to individual learning needs.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Xingkong specializes in piano training services for children. The company has not experienced any notable pivots in its business model and does not have known subsidiaries. Xingkong has raised a total of USD 20.00 mn through 4 funding deals, with the latest being a Series C round on June 10, 2015, led by Vision Knight Capital, alongside returning investors BlueRun Ventures and Shunwei Capital Partners. The founder is ? ?, who has not been reported to have founded other companies.Xingkong offers personalized piano training services specifically designed for children through home-based lessons. Their curriculum accommodates various age groups and skill levels, ensuring tailored attention to each student's needs. The company also provides instructional materials and practice tools to support the learning experience, primarily targeting families in urban areas who seek quality music education for their children.The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer transactions, where parents pay for individual piano lessons or lesson packages for their children. Pricing includes subscription plans that offer discounts for series of lessons compared to single-session purchases. This model provides flexibility for families while ensuring consistent income for the company, with an emphasis on home-based instruction to cater to the convenience sought by urban customers.With the recent Series C funding of USD 20.00 mn, Xingkong aims to enhance its service offerings and expand its reach. Plans include the development of new instructional products tailored for diverse age groups, anticipated for launch in 2024. Additionally, Xingkong is targeting expansion into key metropolitan areas beyond Beijing, including Shanghai and Shenzhen, by mid-2025, aiming to serve a wider audience of young learners. The raised funds will support these initiatives, facilitating the design of new curriculum materials and marketing efforts to attract more families.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 10, 2015, $20M — BlueRun Ventures, Vision Knight Capital, Shunwei Capital
- Series B, Sep 1, 2014, $5M — BlueRun Ventures, Shunwei Capital
- Series A, Aug 31, 2013, $3M — Shunwei Capital
- Angel, Aug 1, 2012, $0.3M — Unity Ventures

## Investors

- Unity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/unity-ventures) — Angel
- Shunwei Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shunwei-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- BlueRun Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bluerun-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Vision Knight Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vision-knight-capital) — Series C