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Kanzhun operates BOSS Zhipin, China's largest online recruitment platform by monthly active users. The platform uses AI and data analytics to match job seekers with employers and has become particularly popular for white-collar and tech positions. Investors are interested in its leading market position in China's large and growing online recruitment market.

PublicUpdated April 2, 2026

Key Facts

IndustryOnline Recruitment
Founded2013
HeadquartersBeijing, China
Employees~5,000
Websitekanzhun.com
FundingPublic company (NASDAQ: BZ). IPO in 2021 raised ~$912M.

About Kanzhun

Kanzhun operates BOSS Zhipin, China's largest online recruitment platform by monthly active users, facilitating direct communication between job seekers and hiring managers through its mobile-first chat interface. Unlike traditional job boards that rely on intermediaries, BOSS Zhipin enables real-time conversations between candidates and decision-makers, significantly accelerating the hiring process. The platform serves over 100 million registered users and has become particularly dominant in China's white-collar job market, with strong penetration among tech companies and startups. Kanzhun has expanded beyond basic job matching to offer recruitment management tools, employer branding services, and AI-powered candidate screening, capitalizing on China's dynamic job market and the shift toward mobile-native professional networking. The company's success reflects the unique characteristics of Chinese hiring culture, where direct communication and rapid decision-making are highly valued.

IPO Status

Kanzhun completed its IPO on the NASDAQ in June 2021, raising $912 million by pricing shares at $19 each. The company went public during a busy period for Chinese tech IPOs in the US, positioning itself as a play on China's employment and human resources technology sector. Like other Chinese companies that went public around the same time, Kanzhun has faced challenges related to US-China regulatory tensions and concerns about potential delisting requirements. The stock trades under ticker BZ on NASDAQ, and the company has worked to maintain compliance with US audit and regulatory requirements while continuing to grow its recruitment platform business in China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kanzhun have a stock?

Yes, Kanzhun completed its IPO in June 2021 on NASDAQ, raising $912 million. The company operates the BOSS Zhipin recruitment platform in China.

When is the Kanzhun IPO date?

Kanzhun already completed its IPO in June 2021. The company has been publicly traded on NASDAQ for several years.

How can I buy Kanzhun stock?

You can buy Kanzhun stock under ticker BZ on NASDAQ through most US brokers. Be aware of regulatory risks that affect US-listed Chinese companies.

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