About Hypebeast
Hypebeast Ltd. operates as an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of digital content and website advertisem*nt spaces, and operation of online store. It operates through the digital media and e-commerce segments. The digital media segment deals with the provision of advertising and publication of magazines. The e-commerce segment focuses on the operation of online stores for the sale of third-party branded clothing, shoes and accessories. The company was founded by Ma Pak Wing in 2007 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.
Hypebeast Company Stats
As of August 2020
- Industry
- advertising
- Founded
- 2007
- Country/Territory
- Hong Kong
- CEO
- Ma Pak Wing
Forbes Lists
Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion (2020)Dropped off in 2021
advertising
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