Tsign

What Tsign does

Tsign (Chinese brand e签宝/eSign) is a China-headquartered electronic signature and contract lifecycle management SaaS provider, operating from its legal entity Hangzhou Tiangu Information Technology Co., Ltd. (杭州天谷信息科技有限公司) in Hangzhou. The firm serves customers ranging from micro and SMB teams to large enterprise groups, with named enterprise customers across technology (Huawei, Alibaba), automotive (Toyota, Geely), electronics (Sony), banking (Huaxia Bank), insurance (Zhongan Insurance), construction (China State Construction Engineering), HR services (Waishi DeKe), and government (Zhejiang Provincial Government). Per Frost & Sullivan's 2025 report, Tsign holds #1 in the China e-signature market with 35% share — greater than competitors ranked 2 through 5 combined — and serves 200+ Fortune China 500 companies.

The platform is structured around the 签管一体化AI合同平台 (Sign-Management Integrated AI Contract Platform), which combines electronic signing with AI-driven contract drafting, review, signing automation, and lifecycle archiving. Supporting products include the eSign.AI 全球签 cross-border signing platform covering 100+ countries, an open API platform (开放平台) for enterprise embedding, identity verification, legal evidence preservation, on-premise private deployment, and VeriAgent — an enterprise AI agent security solution recognized by IDC. Native integrations span DingTalk, WeCom, Feishu (Lark), Lanling OA, Alibaba Cloud, and Ant Group's payment network. The firm self-holds a Certificate Authority (CA) license, partners with 50+ Trusted Service Providers, holds 164 software copyrights and 22 invention patents, and participates in 2 national research projects.

The business model is multi-tier subscription SaaS with four product versions (Basic free for teams under 10, Professional under 200 users, Advanced and Flagship for groups), plus API/integration fees, identity verification, data escrow, and professional services (custom development, private deployment, legal). Go-to-market blends direct enterprise sales (hotline 0571-85785223), self-serve cloud onboarding, app-store distribution on iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, and viral acquisition via workplace platform and Alipay QR-code integrations. Cumulative disclosed funding totals approximately $139.5M across four rounds (2015–2019), with the last round a ~$100M Series C led by Ant Group; Tsign has appeared on the Hurun Global Unicorn Index for six consecutive years.

Name

Tsign

Legal name

杭州天谷信息科技有限公司

Website

https://tsign.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tsign (e签宝) is a Hangzhou-based electronic signature and AI contract lifecycle management SaaS provider serving Chinese enterprises, government entities, and SMBs across 10+ industries, with the #1 position and 35% share of China's e-signature market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Signature Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

eSignature, Forms & Digital Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Signature & Digital Transaction Management (DTM) (HDAEAGAF), Identity Verification, Proofing & KYC (IDV) (HDAEAJAI)

Keywords

• Electronic signature
• Contract lifecycle management
• AI contract review
• Digital signature platform
• Enterprise seal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based SaaS: Tiered subscription model with four product versions (Basic, Professional, Advanced, Flagship) targeting different business sizes from micro businesses to large enterprise groups. Pricing based on team size and feature requirements with annual or multi-year billing cycles.
2. API/Integration Services: Open platform API services for business system integration, enabling enterprises to embed e-signature capabilities. Included in Professional and higher tiers with advanced API access in Advanced and Flagship versions.
3. Professional Services: Custom development and implementation services for enterprise customers requiring private deployment, customization, and dedicated cloud solutions.
4. Identity Verification Services: Identity verification services (身份核验服务) offered as additional services for enhanced compliance and security requirements.
5. Data Escrow Services: Data存证服务 (data escrow/proof services) for legal evidence preservation of signed documents.
6. Legal Services: Legal services offered as additional value-added service for dispute resolution and legal compliance support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tsign (e签宝) provides a cloud-based electronic signature and AI-powered contract lifecycle management SaaS platform for enterprises of all sizes. Its core offering bundles AI-driven drafting, review, signing, archiving and unified seal management into a single integrated platform, with tiered editions (Basic free, Professional, Advanced, Flagship) plus add-ons such as identity verification, data escrow, legal services, on-premise deployment and DingTalk/WeCom/Feishu-integrated workflows. It also operates an Open Platform (API) and the eSign.AI international signing service across 100+ countries.

Product overview

Tsign (e签宝) operates as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the 签管一体化AI合同平台 (Integrated Contract Signing and Management AI Platform), which provides comprehensive electronic contract services for enterprises of all sizes, featuring AI-powered contract lifecycle management. Supporting this are module products including eSign.AI 全球签 for global cross-border signing (100+ countries), the 开放平台 (Open Platform) for API integration, 本地部署产品 for on-premise deployment, 身份核验服务 for identity verification, 数据存证服务 for evidence preservation, 法律服务 for legal support, iSignature for electronic seals, 企业统一印章平台 for enterprise seal management, and 钉钉智能合同 for DingTalk integration. The portfolio also includes the AI-powered VeriAgent intelligent agent solution. All offerings are connected through the Integration Center with native integrations to enterprise platforms including DingTalk, WeCom, Feishu, and Lanling OA systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e签宝基础版: Free trial version for small micro/startup companies with 10 people or less, providing basic electronic contract capabilities
• e签宝专业版
• e签宝高级版
• e签宝旗舰版
• VeriAgent
• 签管一体AI合同平台

Quantifiable outcome

• 63.27 billion sheets of paper saved annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and core infrastructure.

• 钉钉 (DingTalk)coreTechnology or IntegrationDeep integration with DingTalk communication platform including address book sync, notification integration, approval workflows, and intelligent suite. Available as dedicated '钉钉智能合同' product offering.
• 企微 (WeCom/Enterprise WeChat)coreTechnology or IntegrationWeCom (Enterprise WeChat) integration enabling e-signature access within WeCom workflow. '企微端' access channel available for WeCom users.
• 飞书 (Feishu/Lark)coreTechnology or IntegrationFeishu multi-dimensional table plugin now fully launched on Feishu marketplace. Deep integration with ByteDance's productivity suite for collaborative contract management.
• 蓝凌 (Landray)strategicTechnology or IntegrationLandray OA system integration providing deep digital solutions for various business scenarios. Lanling digital office integration for enterprise workflow automation.
• 阿里云 (Alibaba Cloud)core infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationInfrastructure partnership for cloud-based services. Listed as friend link partner and technology infrastructure provider.
• 华为 (Huawei)strategicTechnology or IntegrationTechnology infrastructure partnership. Listed as friend link partner, serving Huawei as a customer for e-signature services.
• 蚂蚁金服 (Ant Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlipay integration enabling payment-style e-signature access via Alipay QR code scanning. Listed as friend link partner.
• 50+ TSP InstitutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership network with over 50 TSP (Trusted Service Provider) institutions for certificate authority services and compliance. Supports CA self-holding strategy with comprehensive TSP ecosystem.
• 北京航空航天大学 (Beihang University)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research and talent development. Listed as friend link partner representing university cooperation.
• 纷享销客 (FXiaoke CRM)strategicTechnology or IntegrationCRM integration for sales and customer relationship management workflow with e-signature capabilities. Listed as friend link partner.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DocuSign: Global e-signature and CLM leader; the most direct comparable peer, operating a similar SaaS e-signature and contract lifecycle platform targeting enterprises worldwide. DocuSign represents the global benchmark Tsign competes with, especially in cross-border use cases served by the eSign.AI platform.
• Qiyuesuo / 契约锁: Chinese electronic signature and contract management provider serving enterprises and government clients. Competes in the same domestic market segment as Tsign, with overlapping product offerings in signing, identity verification, and contract lifecycle management.
• Fadada (法大大): One of Tsign's closest direct competitors in China's e-signature market, providing electronic signature and contract management services to enterprises. Both compete for the same Fortune China 500 customer base and domestic market share, making this the most relevant local comparable.
• Bestsign / 上上签: Chinese e-signature competitor offering electronic contract and signing services to domestic enterprises. Listed among Frost & Sullivan top-5 China e-signature providers, directly competing with Tsign for enterprise customers in the same regulatory and competitive context.
• Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign): SMB-focused e-signature offering now under Dropbox, providing similar SaaS electronic signature capabilities. Competes with Tsign's lower-tier offerings (Basic and Professional versions) particularly for international SMB and cross-border use cases.

Emerging players

• Sertifi: Niche e-signature and contract workflow provider focused on hospitality, financial services, and other specific verticals. Comparable through its SaaS e-signature and contract workflow offering targeting mid-market and enterprise customers in regulated industries.
• Foxit Software (福昕): Document and PDF technology company that has expanded into e-signature and document workflow solutions. Comparable to Tsign through its PDF and electronic document focus, with overlap in regulated industries and Asian markets.

Broad incumbents

• Adobe (Adobe Sign / Acrobat Sign): Larger incumbent with Adobe Sign as part of its broader Document Cloud portfolio. Competes with Tsign in the e-signature and digital transaction management space while also serving document management, PDF, and broader enterprise content workflows globally.
• Microsoft (Microsoft 365 / SharePoint eSignature): Larger incumbent integrating e-signature capabilities into its Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform offerings. While not focused solely on e-signature, Microsoft competes in the same enterprise workflow space and is a credible alternative for large enterprise buyers.

Regional players

• Yousign: European e-signature provider compliant with eIDAS, serving European SMB and enterprise customers. Operates in the same product category as Tsign but focused primarily on the European market, making it a relevant international comparable for cross-border expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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