The News Lens, a Taipei-based independent media platform publishing articles in Chinese language, has closed a Series C investment from a number of high-profile individuals and investment firms including YouTube’s co-founder Steve Chen and Kevin Lin, co-founder of Twitch, an Amazon subsidiary, the company announced on June 20.
Other investors participating in the round include Charles Huang, venture partner at Sinovation North America Inc and co-founder of music gaming platform Guitar Hero; Hazel Asset Management; and existing backers Dorcas Investments, Walden International, and North Base Media.