Company information
- Ticker
- JFU
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Industry
- IT Services
9F Business Summary
9F Inc. (JFU) operates a comprehensive digital financial account platform that has strategically pivoted from legacy online lending toward a diversified model centered on digital technology empowerment and wealth management. The company generates revenue through three primary segments: Technology Empowerment Services, which provides AI-driven risk management and user acquisition tools to institutional partners in the banking and insurance sectors; Wealth Management Services, offering offshore securities and investment advisory; and E-Commerce Services via its "One Card Mall" platform. Revenue is primarily derived from transaction-based service fees, technology licensing, and commissions on financial products. In the competitive landscape, 9F Inc. contends with major fintech players such as Futu Holdings (FUTU), Lexinfintech (LX), and Qfin Holdings (QFIN). While it remains a small-cap entity currently navigating a turnaround phase and regulatory filing delays, the company distinguishes itself through its integrated digital account ecosystem and a robust liquidity position relative to its debt obligations. 9F Inc. was co-founded in 2006 by Lei Sun, Lei Liu, and Li Xing Chen, who brought significant pedigree from China’s traditional banking sector. Current leadership is headed by Chairman Lei Sun, a former senior manager at China Minsheng Bank and Digital China Group, and CEO/Chief Risk Officer Lei Liu, who previously served as a senior product manager at China Minsheng Bank. The executive team is further bolstered by CFO Li Zhang, whose background includes senior roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and USANA Health Sciences. The company’s board and investor base feature notable institutional backing from SBI Securities Co., Ltd., Dfm Capital Ltd., and Stone Cube Capital Ltd. Independent directors, such as Dr. Fangxiong Gong, provide additional industry expertise, reflecting a leadership structure focused on stabilizing the firm’s digital transformation and expanding its footprint in offshore financial services.