ByteDance is a technology company that owns and operates various user-generated content platforms and applications. Founded by Zhang Yiming in March 2012 in Beijing, China, ByteDance is the owner of the popular apps Toutiao and TikTok (Douyin). As of August 2022, ByteDance's other products include Xigua Video, Helo, Lark, and BytePlus. The company's stated mission is "Inspire Creativity, Enrich life."