Temu Founder Colin Huang’s Wealth Grows by $4.37 Billion in 2025

Colin Huang, the Chinese tech billionaire behind Pinduoduo and its international branch, Temu, has seen his wealth increase by $4.37 billion in 2025, bringing his total net worth to $38.6 billion.

At 45 years old, Huang is one of the richest people in China’s tech industry. His fortune comes mostly from his 25% stake in Pinduoduo, a major online shopping platform based in Shanghai.

Huang’s journey is unique. After retiring early at age 33 due to a health issue and taking time to focus on scientific research, Huang came back to the business world. He started Pinduoduo, which is now one of the top online marketplaces in China.

In 2024, Pinduoduo made 394 billion yuan (around $54.7 billion) in revenue, with growth in both China and international markets. Even though Huang stepped down from the CEO and chairman roles in 2020 and 2021, he still holds a large share of the company through two British Virgin Islands-based companies, Walnut Street Investment, and Walnut Street Management.

Huang’s wealth has fluctuated recently, dropping by $680 million in May 2025 when Pinduoduo’s stock dropped by 2.3%. However, the stock is still up about 12% for the year, despite being 18% lower than its peak in March 2025.

Aside from Pinduoduo, Huang has also benefited from Temu, an international shopping platform launched by Pinduoduo in 2022. Temu quickly became popular in the U.S., partly thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign, including Super Bowl ads. While the number of U.S. users dropped from 27% to 19% in 2025, Temu is on track to become profitable, which could boost Huang’s wealth even more and encourage confidence in Pinduoduo’s stock.

These days, Huang is focusing more on research in food and life sciences. After stepping down from his leadership role at Pinduoduo, Huang donated 12.8% of his stake in the company, which included a 2.4% donation to a charitable trust and 7.7% to support scientific research. These donations initially caused his net worth to drop by more than $10 billion, but his long-term strategy continues to shape his wealth.

As Pinduoduo prepares to release its first-quarter earnings, investors are paying close attention to the performance of its main platform in China and the growth of Temu. While Huang stays out of the spotlight, his growing influence in global e-commerce and increasing wealth are becoming more and more noticeable.