Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc. is a prominent multinational technology company that specializes in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon operates through three main segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company offers a wide range of consumer products and services, selling merchandise from both its inventory and third-party sellers via its online platforms. In addition to retail, Amazon manufactures electronic devices such as Kindle e-readers and Echo smart speakers, and provides Kindle Direct Publishing for independent authors. The company also supports content creators, including musicians and filmmakers, through various publishing platforms. Amazon Prime, a subscription service, offers members benefits like free shipping and access to streaming content. AWS contributes significantly to the company's revenue, providing cloud computing services to developers and enterprises. Additionally, Amazon is involved in food delivery services in India and has invested in renewable energy projects worldwide.

Krishan Bhatia

Vice President of global video advertising

Catherine Buell

Director, Housing Equity Fund

Punit Chiniwalla

Director Corporate Development

Debra Chrapaty

Vice President and COO

Damon Cronkey

Director

Nick Ellis

Principal, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund

John Felton

Senior Vice President and CFO

Haji Glover

Director of Finance

Russell Grandinetti

Senior Vice President International Consumer

Kara Hurst

Vice President, Amazon; Head of Worldwide Sustainability

Christina Lee

Vice President, Reputation and Content Strategy

Brian Olsavsky

CFO

Subbu Palaniappan

Director and Global Head of Prime Growth

Babak Parviz

Vice President

Werner Vogels

CTO and Vice President

Past deals in E-commerce

Perpule

Acquisition in 2021
Perpule is a rapidly growing retail technology company in India, focused on creating a comprehensive commerce platform tailored for the Indian market. Its flagship product, UltraPOS, is a cloud-based point-of-sale system that operates independently of traditional hardware, allowing for flexible billing solutions in retail environments. This innovative system reduces the size of billing counters by up to 40% and leverages AI and data analytics to enhance sales through targeted offers, cross-selling, and upselling strategies. UltraPOS is currently utilized by various well-known retail brands, including Vishal Mega Mart and Big Bazaar. In addition to its POS capabilities, Perpule's enterprise e-commerce platform integrates seamlessly with existing ERP systems, supporting multi-location retailers in managing large product catalogs, digital invoicing, and customer analytics to drive customer acquisition and retention.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2021
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Selz

Acquisition in 2021
Selz.com Pty Ltd. is an online payment processing platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. The company provides a comprehensive solution for businesses of all sizes to create online stores, sell products from existing websites, and engage with customers through social networks. Selz offers tools for managing orders, processing payments—including support for major credit cards and PayPal—and fostering customer relationships, all integrated into one user-friendly platform.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., based in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2010, the company operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to list and sell a wide range of products across various categories, including automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, groceries, home goods, jewelry, mobile phones, toys, and more. By facilitating seller registration on Amazon.in, the platform allows businesses to reach both domestic and international customers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., based in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2010, the company operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to list and sell a wide range of products across various categories, including automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, groceries, home goods, jewelry, mobile phones, toys, and more. By facilitating seller registration on Amazon.in, the platform allows businesses to reach both domestic and international customers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

E8 Storage

Acquisition in 2019
E8 Storage specializes in advanced flash storage solutions designed for enterprise and software-defined cloud environments. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans from IBM, the company offers a rack-scale architecture that delivers ten times the performance at half the cost of traditional storage products. Its flagship appliance, E8-D24, integrates the high speed of NVMe drives with the reliability of centralized storage and the scalability of scale-out systems. E8 Storage also develops a storage management application that simplifies management while ensuring reliability and availability, enabling clients to handle large and complex databases efficiently. With research and development based in Tel Aviv and sales operations in Santa Clara, E8 Storage is backed by venture capital from notable firms, enhancing its capability to innovate in the storage sector.

eero

Acquisition in 2019
eero Inc. specializes in developing Wi-Fi systems designed for residential use, providing robust and reliable internet connectivity throughout homes. Their primary product, the eero system, consists of multiple access points that work together to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, effectively eliminating dead zones. Users can easily manage their network through a dedicated mobile app, which facilitates control over both wired and wireless connections. eero also offers additional products such as a power over Ethernet (PoE+) adapter and a remote network management tool. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, eero operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. since 2019.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2019
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., based in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2010, the company operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to list and sell a wide range of products across various categories, including automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, groceries, home goods, jewelry, mobile phones, toys, and more. By facilitating seller registration on Amazon.in, the platform allows businesses to reach both domestic and international customers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., based in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2010, the company operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to list and sell a wide range of products across various categories, including automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, groceries, home goods, jewelry, mobile phones, toys, and more. By facilitating seller registration on Amazon.in, the platform allows businesses to reach both domestic and international customers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., based in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2010, the company operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to list and sell a wide range of products across various categories, including automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, groceries, home goods, jewelry, mobile phones, toys, and more. By facilitating seller registration on Amazon.in, the platform allows businesses to reach both domestic and international customers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., based in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2010, the company operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to list and sell a wide range of products across various categories, including automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, groceries, home goods, jewelry, mobile phones, toys, and more. By facilitating seller registration on Amazon.in, the platform allows businesses to reach both domestic and international customers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities.

Shoppers Stop

Venture Round in 2017
At Shoppers Stop they believe in a world of limitless possibilities. They always set benchmarks, cross limits, achieve the impossible and celebrate their successes. Innovation being their key driver, they have adopted a new philosophy of "Start Something New" to give retail a new dimension. With an unparalleled assortment of the leading international and national brands in clothing for men, women, and kids; accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, footwear; home furnishing and decor products, their stores aim to provide shoppers a truly international shopping destination. Shoppersstop.com offers a truly remarkable shopping experience on the Internet. With an unparalleled assortment of the leading international and national brands in mens clothing, womens apparel, and kids clothes, gifts and fashion accessories like ladies watches, men's watches, artificial jewellery, fine jewelry, handbags, fragrances, cosmetics, men's footwear, women's footwear, home furnishing and decor products, they are an online shopping destination of choice. Their customer centricity and relentless pursuit to set new benchmarks in retail has made us the leading chain of department stores in India. They take immense pride in welcoming you to their online department store, that offers you the convenience to shop for some of the best lifestyle brands online anytime, anywhere. Explore their extensive range of men's, women's and kids apparel and accessories from leading brands.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2017
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2017
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Souq

Acquisition in 2017
Souq operates an e-commerce platform in the Middle East and North Africa region. It offers products in the categories of baby and toddler, mobiles and accessories, computers and tablets, clothing and shoes, watches and jewelry, perfumes and fragrances, and toys and gaming, as well as TVs, audio, and camera. Souq also operates as a marketplace for third party sellers. Ronaldo Mouchawar founded Souq in 2005. Souq has its headquarters in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates with commercial offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait and technical and development centers in Jordan and India. Souq operates as a subsidiary of Amazon as of May 12, 2017.

Amazon Wholesale India

Venture Round in 2016
Amazon Wholesale (India) Private Limited operates a members-only B2B website, AmazonBusiness.in, catering to small offices, entrepreneurs, and various retail and service sectors such as department stores, kirana stores, drugstores, clinics, hospitals, hotels, and restaurants. Founded in 2013 and based in New Delhi, the platform enables its members to purchase a wide range of products, including office supplies, cleaning materials, kitchen and dining items, personal care products, and food and beverages, all at wholesale prices and in bulk quantities. Members can conveniently place orders anytime and from any location, utilizing Amazon's secure payment system and benefiting from reliable doorstep delivery services. This subsidiary of Amazon.com aims to streamline the procurement process for businesses in India.

EMVANTAGE Payments

Acquisition in 2016
EMVANTAGE Payments Private Limited is an online payment processing platform based in Noida, India, established in 2012. It specializes in facilitating transactions through credit and debit cards as well as net banking. The company provides a Platform-as-a-Service solution, enabling online merchants, banks, and merchant aggregators to implement PCI DSS 2.0 compliant payment facilities without the need for significant investment in acquiring infrastructure. EMVANTAGE Payments also features a management information system (MIS) tool that allows users to generate various reports, such as daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly summaries for merchants and banks. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive helpdesk support, covering onboarding, back office management, and support ticket management. EMVANTAGE Payments operates as a subsidiary of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited.

Yummy77

Venture Round in 2014
Yummy is a grocery e-commerce platform established in China in 2013, specializing in the online sale and delivery of fresh food products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including seafood, meat, and dairy, ensuring that customers have access to seasonally fresh products. With a focus on food delivery services, Yummy caters to various cities across China, aiming to meet the growing demand for convenient grocery shopping.

Comixology

Acquisition in 2014
Comixology, founded in 2007, has transformed the comic book and graphic novel industry by providing a cloud-based digital comics platform that allows users to discover, purchase, and read a diverse library of comic books, graphic novels, and manga. Its platform, known as Comics by Comixology, is accessible on various devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, and the web, offering an immersive reading experience. Comixology also supports brick-and-mortar retailers with tools and services to enhance their offerings. The platform has achieved significant popularity, often ranking as a top-grossing app in the iTunes App Store and being preloaded on Amazon's Kindle Fire. With a monthly subscription service, Comixology aims to make comic books more accessible to a global audience, fostering a wider appreciation for the medium.

Screentech

Acquisition in 2013
Screentech is a company that was acquired by Amazon in 2013.

Ciceksepeti

Series B in 2011
Ciceksepeti is the largest online florist in Turkey. It provides flower and gift delivery services for its clients, offering personalized flower arrangements and distinctive gourmet gift items such as cakes, cookies, and chocolates for any occasion. Established in 2000, Ciceksepeti has expanded to serve a daily customer base of 500,000 by working in coordination with over 300 local florists.

The Book Depository

Acquisition in 2011
The Book Depository is the largest dedicated online bookseller in the UK, founded in 2004 with the mission of providing "All Books To All." The company distinguishes itself by offering a vast selection of over 5 million titles, focusing on a diverse range rather than just bestsellers. It has established strong relationships with publishers and suppliers, allowing for efficient dispatch of books within 48 hours. The Book Depository provides free worldwide delivery, enhancing accessibility for customers globally. In the past year, the company achieved sales exceeding £74 million and dispatched up to 130,000 parcels each week. Its commitment to improving the range, access, and affordability of books has earned it several accolades, including the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade and recognition as Direct Bookseller of the Year at the British Book Awards.

Quidsi

Acquisition in 2010
Quidsi is a rapidly growing e-commerce company that operates several online retail platforms, including Diapers.com for baby care, Soap.com for household essentials, and BeautyBar.com for prestige beauty products. The company aims to simplify the shopping experience by offering fast delivery within one to two days and exceptional customer service. By blending the personal touch and focus of specialty stores with the efficiency, variety, and reliability of larger retailers, Quidsi is redefining the e-commerce landscape and enhancing the way consumers shop for everyday products.

BuyVIP

Acquisition in 2010
BuyVIP is a prominent private sales club based in Europe, founded in 2006. It has established itself as the largest online shopping community on the continent, boasting over 3.6 million members. The platform specializes in offering exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products, catering to consumers seeking quality and value. In its evolution, BuyVIP was acquired by Amazon, further enhancing its presence and capabilities in the online retail market.

Woot

Acquisition in 2010
Woot.com pioneered the "one deal per day" business model that is now used by several sites across the internet. The basic idea is that only one product is available for sale at any given time and each product is only available for 24 hours. At midnight (US Central time), the product is replaced by a different product. If a product sells out before then, a "Sold Out" message is displayed until the next day's product goes up. Woot's 2007 revenue was $117MM. On June 30th 2010, the NY Times reported that Woot.com had agreed to an acquisition by Amazon for an undisclosed amount. Some companies with similar business models are [WhiskeyMilitia](http://www.WhiskeyMilitia.com), [Ideeli](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ideeli) and [GearEngine](http://www.gearengine.com).

Quorus

Acquisition in 2010
Quorus is an innovative software company in the growing social commerce market.

Zappos

Acquisition in 2009
Zappos is an online retailer based in Henderson, Nevada, specializing in shoes, clothing, handbags, eyewear, watches, and accessories for both men and women. The company derives its name from the Spanish word "zapatos," meaning shoes. In addition to its extensive online offerings, Zappos operates a small number of brick-and-mortar outlet stores and maintains a warehouse in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Known for its customer-centric approach, Zappos provides services such as free shipping and returns, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

AbeBooks

Acquisition in 2008
AbeBooks is an online marketplace specializing in the sale of books, offering over 110 million new, used, rare, and out-of-print titles from approximately 13,500 sellers. As a subsidiary of Amazon, AbeBooks serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking hard-to-find or out-of-print books, filling a niche in the literature market. The platform provides various services, including inventory management through its HomeBase software, and operates five international websites to cater to a global audience.

Fabric.com

Acquisition in 2008
Formerly known as Phoenix Textiles Group, Fabric.com is a wholesale distributor of apparel fabrics.

Audible

Acquisition in 2008
Audible is an online provider of spoken audio content, offering a wide range of entertainment and educational programming. The platform specializes in digital audiobooks, radio and television programs, as well as audio versions of magazines and newspapers. Users can purchase and download content directly from the Audible website, storing it in digital files for playback on personal computers and various handheld electronic devices. With over 15,000 hours of audio content available, Audible supports multiple manufacturers that promote the use of its content on compatible audio-enabled devices. The company aims to advance equity, racial justice, and economic empowerment through its offerings, utilizing proprietary software to ensure secure access to its digital products.

Bill Me Later

Venture Round in 2007
Bill Me Later, Inc. provides payment and marketing technology solutions to multichannel retailers. It offers PayCapture, a set of credit tools; and Bill Me Later that enables customers to pay for purchases without providing credit card information. The company supports and delivers a suite of Web-engineered payment solutions; and offers consulting services in the areas of payments, risk management, marketing, and technology. Bill Me Later, Inc. was formerly known as I4 Commerce, Inc. and changed its name to Bill Me Later, Inc. in August, 2007. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Timonium, Maryland. As of November 7, 2008, Bill Me Later, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of eBay Inc.

Shopbob

Acquisition in 2006
Shopbop is an online retail platform based in Madison, Wisconsin, that offers a diverse selection of fashion items for both men and women. Established in 2000, the retailer specializes in clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories, catering to a wide range of styles and preferences. The clothing assortment includes activewear, dresses, coats, jeans, lingerie, pants, shorts, skirts, sweaters, tops, and vests. In footwear, Shopbop features various styles such as boots, flats, pumps, sandals, sneakers, and winter boots. The platform aims to provide customers with a comprehensive online shopping destination for their fashion needs.

CreateSpace

Acquisition in 2005
CreateSpace, originally launched as CustomFlix in 2002, offers print-on-demand services that empower authors to self-publish their print books. The company provides a platform for writers to create paperback versions of their works without incurring upfront costs, facilitating a more accessible route to publication. By enabling independent authors to bypass traditional publishing barriers, CreateSpace has transformed the landscape of book retailing and distribution, allowing for widespread access to self-published content.

Joyo.com

Acquisition in 2004
The Joyo.com Web sites are the largest online retailers of books, music and videos in China.

CDNOW

Acquisition in 2002
CDNOW.com was an online retailer. The company was founded in February 1994 by twin brothers Jason Olim and Matthew Olim of Ambler, Pennsylvania. Initially launched as a telnet service in August 1994, CDNow became a retail website in September 1994 far earlier than most of the dot.com retailers that gained notoriety after 2000.

Wine.com

Series A in 2000
Wine.com is an online wine retailer, offering selection, guidance, and convenience not found in brick and mortar stores. The company provides its customers access to the world’s largest wine store, with live chat wine experts available 7 days a week. With multiple distribution centers and the most sophisticated retail wine fulfillment network in the United States, Wine.com delivers in 1-2 days to most addresses, offering date-certain delivery and the convenience of shipping to 11,000 FedEx Office, Walgreens, and affiliated local pick-up sites. The company’s popular StewardShip program provides unlimited wine delivery and exclusive access to new releases for $49 per year. Recently launched, the Wine.com iOS app allows users to scan, rate, and purchase wines on the go. Wine.com’s mission, to inspire the wine lifestyle through innovation, is captured in its brand manifesto video, viewable here.

Eziba

Venture Round in 2000
Eziba is an online platform that specializes in offering handcrafted items, including gifts, jewelry, and artifacts. Founded in 1997 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company operates both through its website and retail locations in Chicago. In April 2005, Eziba was acquired by Overstock.com, further enhancing its reach in the market for unique and artisanal products. The platform provides users with a diverse catalog of handcrafted goods, catering to consumers interested in distinctive and culturally rich items.

Kozmo.com

Series C in 2000
Kozmo.com is an online delivery service that specializes in providing a range of products, including groceries, entertainment, food, and convenience items. The company aims to enhance customer convenience by delivering these products within a two-hour window, often at a cost lower than that of a traditional trip to the store. Through its platform, Kozmo.com seeks to meet the growing demand for quick and efficient delivery solutions in the retail space.

Back to Basics

Acquisition in 1999
Back to Basics Toys, a leading online and catalog retailer specializing in hard-to-find classic toys.

HomeGrocer.com

Series D in 1999
HomeGrocer.com is an online retailer specializing in groceries and consumer products. The company offers a wide range of items, including fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, meats, fish, and an extensive selection of non-perishable goods and household essentials. It stocks both well-known brands, such as Kellogg's and Jiffy Pop, as well as newer entries like Kashi cereals and Kraft Easy Mac. HomeGrocer.com aims to provide a comprehensive inventory by offering all varieties of specific brands, such as Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn. Additionally, the platform features regional favorites and specialty items, including hard-to-find products like Zico Pure Coconut Water. With a commitment to natural and organic offerings, HomeGrocer.com introduces consumers to earth-friendly brands such as Immaculate Baking Company and Bear Naked, ensuring a diverse selection for health-conscious shoppers.

Accept.Com

Acquisition in 1999
Accept.Com is an E-Commerce Platforms company that provide e commerce services. The company was founded by Mark Britto in 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Exchange.com

Acquisition in 1999
Exchange.com is an online marketplace specializing in hard-to-find and antiquarian books, as well as unique recordings and music memorabilia. Founded by Stig Leschly, the platform connects buyers with a diverse range of merchandise sourced from reputable dealers. This marketplace caters to collectors and enthusiasts seeking rare items, providing a user-friendly interface for exploring its extensive inventory.

LiveBid

Acquisition in 1999
Streaming-enabled participation in bricks-and-mortar auctions. LiveBid was a broadcast service for traditional auction houses, allowing them to stream their events online and let bidders watch, listen, and participate from anywhere.

Junglee

Acquisition in 1998
Junglee is a platform that offers database technology to assist consumers in finding and comparing products for purchase. Acquired by Amazon in 1998, Junglee enables users to access a wide range of shopping information online. The platform creates extensive databases that connect buyers and sellers, facilitating the discovery of various products, including refurbished, used, and unboxed items. By providing detailed comparisons and product information, Junglee plays a significant role in enhancing the online shopping experience.

Telebook

Acquisition in 1998
Telebook longtime local expertise in online bookselling in Germany.
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