eBay is a global online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers, facilitating the purchase, sale, and auction of a diverse range of goods, including electronics, clothing, and collectibles. The platform emphasizes security and convenience, featuring buyer protection, seller ratings, and international shipping options to enhance user experience. Established in 2022, eBay Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital arm of eBay, primarily focusing on early-stage technology-based companies that are innovating within the commerce sector. Through its investment activities, eBay Ventures aims to support disruptive businesses that are transforming the landscape of online commerce.
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WunderGraph
Series A in 2025
WunderGraph is a next generation BFF framework designed to optimize frontend, fullstack, and backend developer workflows
Caramel
Acquisition in 2025
Caramel is a car checkout platform that makes private party and independent dealer sales simple and safe.
Goldin Auctions
Acquisition in 2024
Goldin Auctions is the leading marketplace for trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles. Founder Ken Goldin has sold more than $1 billion in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history, and pop culture. The company routinely sets records for the most expensive trading cards and other memorabilia ever sold. Lifelong collectors and new hobbyists alike trust Goldin Auctions because the company professionally authenticates everything it sells.
COMC
Corporate Round in 2023
CheckOutMyCards.com takes the latest technology and applies it to card collecting. They desire to continually impress their customers by offering the best service and making it easier and more fun to collect cards.
Zilch
Venture Round in 2023
Zilch is a direct-to-consumer ad-subsidised payments network. Zilch is a payment service that allows users to buy now and pay over 6 weeks with 0% APR and no fees. Users can also earn rewards for paying in full. Zilch distinguishes itself from the established fintech industry by generating profitable global revenue, delivering unparalleled value to both customers and marketers.
Talkshoplive
Seed Round in 2023
talkshoplive is the leading live stream commerce network and distribution vehicle with a patent-pending embeddable video player containing sales execution, allowing transactions to be processed within the video player anywhere it exists. The network and app offer a full range of services for both buyers and sellers - from live show creation to order processing, to ease of shipping and payouts.
The Volte
Series A in 2023
The Volte is an online fashion rental marketplace that connects borrowers with a network of individual and corporate lenders, as well as designers. The platform allows users to access a variety of trendy clothes and accessories for rent, enabling them to earn money from their own wardrobes. It features a personal dashboard for tracking and managing listings, as well as a secure payment gateway to facilitate transactions. By offering a streamlined way to rent and lend fashion items, The Volte enhances the accessibility of stylish options while promoting sustainability in fashion.
Certilogo
Acquisition in 2023
Certilogo is a company that specializes in brand authentication through its innovative application software. This platform leverages advanced crowdsourcing and artificial intelligence technologies to ensure that consumers can confidently verify the authenticity of products they purchase, whether in retail stores or online. By creating a community focused on genuine products, Certilogo aims to enhance consumer trust and prevent counterfeiting, thereby supporting a marketplace where authenticity is highly valued.
SidelineSwap
Venture Round in 2023
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace focused on buying, selling, and trading sporting goods. Established in 2012 and based in Franklin Square, New York, the platform caters to a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, and snowboarding. It offers a diverse selection of products, encompassing new, used, and vintage items, as well as apparel, electronics, and gear for various sports activities. In addition to facilitating individual transactions, SidelineSwap collaborates with retailers and brands to enhance circular shopping experiences through its trade-in program and marketplace technology.
3PM Shield
Acquisition in 2023
3PM’s advanced analytics and no code AI platform enables users to cast a wide net, knowing that their IP is protected at a granular level.
Cudoni
Series B in 2023
Cudoni operates a leading online marketplace for pre-owned luxury goods in the UK and Europe, focusing on convenience and exceptional service for both consumers and businesses. The company manages the entire sales process, offering services such as item collection, data-driven market valuations, professional photography, and authentication. By handling these elements, Cudoni achieves higher selling prices for its clients, typically 30-50% more than if they sold their items independently. Additionally, Cudoni provides an 'Instant Purchase' option for those who prefer immediate transactions without the hassle of consignment. By exclusively controlling its inventory, the platform ensures that buyers have access to a curated selection of high-demand products, all guaranteed for authenticity and quality, with next-day delivery available. Cudoni's approach addresses the challenges of counterfeits in the luxury market, making the buying and selling of pre-loved luxury items more accessible and efficient.
KnownOrigin
Acquisition in 2022
KnownOrigin operates an online marketplace that specializes in authentic digital collectibles, specifically non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform allows artists to showcase and sell their digital artwork as verified assets. This innovative approach enables artists to digitally sign their work with tokenized certificates, thereby establishing ownership and authenticity. KnownOrigin empowers creative professionals to connect with a global audience, facilitating the sale of their unique digital creations while ensuring that each piece is securely recorded and owned on the blockchain.
Funko
Post in 2022
Funko is a pop culture consumer products company that designs, sources, and distributes a wide range of licensed products both in the United States and internationally. The company offers an extensive portfolio of merchandise, including vinyl figures, action figures, plush items, apparel, accessories, homewares, and board games, marketed under brand names such as Pop!, Loungefly, and Mystery Minis. Funko holds numerous licenses, allowing it to create products featuring tens of thousands of characters from various media, making it a significant player in the collectibles industry. The company's products are sold through a variety of retail channels, including specialty and mass-market retailers, e-commerce platforms, and at conventions and exhibitions. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko has established itself as a leading provider of pop culture merchandise, with its Pop! Vinyl figures recognized as the top stylized collectible on the market.
Homes Direct
Acquisition in 2022
Homes Direct is a manufacturer and dealer of modular homes.
Optoro
Series E in 2021
Optoro, Inc. operates a robust reverse logistics platform aimed at managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro specializes in asset recovery solutions, facilitating the remarketing of customer returns, overstock, and refurbished products through various online channels. The company offers a comprehensive returns management system that encompasses the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, while also providing inventory management services including warehousing, fulfillment, and eco-friendly disposal. By leveraging data analytics and multi-channel marketing, Optoro enables clients to optimize the recovery of returned and excess inventory, thereby minimizing environmental waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.
Heyday
Series A in 2020
Heyday is a skincare services company that provides customized facial treatments through its chain of stores, which are primarily located in New York. Founded in 2015 by Adam Ross, Jeni Sykes, and Michael Pollak, Heyday focuses on offering a personalized skincare experience, including deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, masks, hydration, and SPF protection. In addition to its core services, the company also enables customers to purchase a range of skincare products at competitive prices. With a commitment to blending expertise and data, Heyday empowers individuals to take better care of their skin. The company operates an online platform that accelerates consumer product brands on digital marketplaces, further enhancing its reach and impact in the skincare industry.
Cox Automotive
Acquisition in 2019
Cox Automotive is a global automotive service organization that transforms the way vehicles are bought, sold, and owned. The company offers a range of digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale, and e-commerce solutions tailored for consumers, dealers, and manufacturers. With a commitment to open choice and strong partnerships, Cox Automotive encompasses well-known brands such as Autotrader, Dealer.com, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim, among others. Employing approximately 33,000 team members across more than 200 locations, the company collaborates with over 40,000 auto dealers and most major automobile manufacturers. By leveraging AI-driven digital solutions, Cox Automotive facilitates effective marketing and inventory financing, enhancing both online and offline vehicle transactions. As a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, based in Atlanta, it plays a significant role in the automotive ecosystem, engaging U.S. consumer car buyers through industry-leading media brands.
African Diaspora Network
Grant in 2019
The African Diaspora Network is a registered non-profit organization. Their mission is to sustainably serve their constituencies, the marketplace, and partners. This is inextricably linked to engaging the African diaspora through an ethics of care, enhancing their well-being in their adopted homelands, and facilitating their strategic involvement in the development of Africa.
Motors.co.uk
Acquisition in 2018
Motors.co.uk is a used car classified advertising website which aims to make the process of finding the right car as easy as possible for used car buyers, and the selling of used cars as straightforward and cost-effective as possible for used car dealers.
Giosis
Acquisition in 2018
Giosis, the company behind Qoo10, operates an e-marketplace offering sellers customisable sales strategies and buyers an extensive product portfolio. It is a joint venture established between eBay Inc. and Gmarket Inc. founder, Mr Ku Young Bae, in April 2010. Today, Giosis provides seven localised marketplaces, Qoo10, in five countries – China, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It partners esteemed enterprises such as Mecox Lane and Yahoo to enable e-commerce of the best deals in almost every country. Qoo10’s five markets transacted SGD278 million in 2012, almost doubling 2011's SGD150 million. In Singapore, its daily transactions are about 30,000, translating into monthly sales volume of SDG15 million and annual sales volume of SGD90 million in 2012. As of January 2013, 960,000 Qoo10 mobile apps have been downloaded across the five Qoo10 e-marketplaces. Singapore contributed some 580,000 downloads. About 20 per cent of the overall sales come from mobile sales, and this number is expected to rise to 30 per cent within 2013. As of March 2013, there are about 50,000 registered sellers on Qoo10 Singapore. About 150 sellers transact at least SGD10,000 every month. There are about 900,000 registered users on Qoo10 Singapore. More than 1,000 new users are registered on Qoo10 Singapore every day since January 2012.
Terapeak
Acquisition in 2017
Terapeak is a leading provider of e-commerce analytics that assists online retailers in understanding and predicting consumer and product behavior. The Terapeak platform offers historical and current marketplace transactional data, enabling merchants to gain insights into product pricing, competitor activity, and overall market trends. By analyzing over 4.6 billion transactions annually and encompassing more than $70 billion in global consumer spending, Terapeak equips online sellers with the necessary information to make informed decisions and mitigate risks. This comprehensive data analysis has shown that retailers using Terapeak's services tend to be 65% more successful compared to those who do not. Through its insights on supply, demand, and pricing, Terapeak empowers e-commerce merchants to optimize their strategies across various regions and competitive landscapes.
Flipkart
Corporate Round in 2017
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
Hellomarket
Venture Round in 2017
HelloMarket allows anyone (mostly in Korea atm) to buy, sell, and exchange their goods and services to anyone else. Beyond making everything much easier than what it was like on a desktop, we are winning the highly developed and sophisticated Korean market by: 1) Focusing on maintaining a clean marketplace not dominated by professional sellers, spam, and fraudsters 2) Going beyond face-to-face transactions by enabling in-app shipping and secure escrow payments 3) Being all-around awesome
Qoo10
Acquisition in 2017
Qoo10 is a Japanese online shopping platform that provides a diverse selection of consumer products, including clothing, cosmetics, beauty and skin care items, bags, shoes, watches, fashion accessories, and sports products. The platform is designed to facilitate secure and convenient online shopping for consumers, catering to a wide range of needs and preferences. By offering various categories of products, Qoo10 aims to enhance the online shopping experience and meet the demands of its customers.
Flipkart
Series J in 2017
Flipkart is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, offering over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, home appliances, and personal care items. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, the platform has grown to serve 75 million registered users and generates over 10 million daily visits. Flipkart efficiently handles approximately 8 million shipments per month, a figure that continues to rise. The company is also the parent of Flipkart Ventures, which invests in early-stage companies. In 2018, Flipkart was acquired by Walmart, further strengthening its position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. With a workforce of around 33,000 employees, Flipkart remains a significant player in the Indian online retail market.
Corrigon
Acquisition in 2016
Corrigon is a pioneer of visual search technologies, making images interactive and monitoring web content related to product. Founded in 2009, with the vision of bringing power to image recognition, Corrigon created a comprehensive toolbox of Brand Monitoring, Visual Search and Copyright Management.
Ticket Utils
Acquisition in 2016
TicketUtils is a technology company that provides a comprehensive suite of software solutions tailored for the ticket industry. Its offerings include Interactive Seating Charts, which enable ticket brokers and ecommerce sites to display clickable seating options for over 2,500 venues worldwide, supported by a lightweight JavaScript engine for compatibility across devices. The company also offers RocketPoster, an ecommerce solution that facilitates the sale and distribution of tickets on platforms like eBay, powering a significant percentage of ticket listings and managing a vast inventory valued at over $250 million. In addition, TicketUtils features AutoSync, a robust application that automates the synchronization of inventory across exchanges, and Social Store, which integrates social media for ticket sales on platforms such as Facebook. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, TicketUtils is positioned as a leading player in the ticketing technology sector.
SalesPredict
Acquisition in 2016
SalesPredict, founded in 2012, specializes in predictive analytics for B2B companies, enabling them to enhance revenue by identifying high-potential prospects. The company offers a platform that goes beyond traditional lead scoring by providing Customer Lifecycle Intelligence. By integrating and analyzing data from a company's CRM, marketing automation systems, and various external sources, including social media, SalesPredict uncovers potential leads that are more likely to convert into sales. This approach helps sales, marketing, and customer success teams engage more effectively with prospects, ultimately accelerating sales cycles and improving conversion rates. SalesPredict's proprietary algorithms deliver insights that enhance decision-making and interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. To date, the company has raised approximately $5.3 million from prominent investors, including Yandex and Pitango Venture Capital.
Hellomarket
Series B in 2016
HelloMarket allows anyone (mostly in Korea atm) to buy, sell, and exchange their goods and services to anyone else. Beyond making everything much easier than what it was like on a desktop, we are winning the highly developed and sophisticated Korean market by: 1) Focusing on maintaining a clean marketplace not dominated by professional sellers, spam, and fraudsters 2) Going beyond face-to-face transactions by enabling in-app shipping and secure escrow payments 3) Being all-around awesome
Ticketbis
Acquisition in 2016
Ticketbis enables users to purchase and sell tickets for concerts, festivals, theater plays, sporting events, and more. It has more than one million customers worldwide. Ticketbis was launched by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena in December 2009 and its main operations are based in Madrid, Spain with presence in other countries such as Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, New Zealand, and more.
ExpertMaker
Acquisition in 2016
ExpertMaker AB is an artificial intelligence and big data software company that specializes in developing cloud-based technology solutions aimed at automating and optimizing data-driven decisions across various sectors, including retail, manufacturing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates multiple AI technologies and advanced analytics to enhance existing systems or create new solutions. Key offerings include Expertmaker for AI and big data analytics, Knowledge Designer for building intelligent applications, and Intelligent Cloud for high-speed AI processing. Their services encompass optimization solutions for pricing, retail assortments, and loyalty programs, as well as predictive analytics for demand and logistics. Additionally, Expertmaker offers personalized solutions such as product recommendations and intelligent loyalty programs. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with a presence in San Francisco, California, Expertmaker collaborates with major companies like eBay and Vodafone, contributing to advancements in AI capabilities and data management.
Giosis
Series A in 2015
Giosis, the company behind Qoo10, operates an e-marketplace offering sellers customisable sales strategies and buyers an extensive product portfolio. It is a joint venture established between eBay Inc. and Gmarket Inc. founder, Mr Ku Young Bae, in April 2010. Today, Giosis provides seven localised marketplaces, Qoo10, in five countries – China, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It partners esteemed enterprises such as Mecox Lane and Yahoo to enable e-commerce of the best deals in almost every country. Qoo10’s five markets transacted SGD278 million in 2012, almost doubling 2011's SGD150 million. In Singapore, its daily transactions are about 30,000, translating into monthly sales volume of SDG15 million and annual sales volume of SGD90 million in 2012. As of January 2013, 960,000 Qoo10 mobile apps have been downloaded across the five Qoo10 e-marketplaces. Singapore contributed some 580,000 downloads. About 20 per cent of the overall sales come from mobile sales, and this number is expected to rise to 30 per cent within 2013. As of March 2013, there are about 50,000 registered sellers on Qoo10 Singapore. About 150 sellers transact at least SGD10,000 every month. There are about 900,000 registered users on Qoo10 Singapore. More than 1,000 new users are registered on Qoo10 Singapore every day since January 2012.
Qoo10-Indonesia
Series A in 2015
PT.Giosis(Qoo10) is founded as a joint venture with eBay; the world’s largest ecommerce service provider, to build a dynamic Pan Asia emarketplace. Giosis Gmarket offers an innovative ecommerce platform providing the customers fun, convenient, price competitive and secure shopping experiences for reliable goods and services from all over the world. Kalau ada pertanyaan, kamu bisa menghubugi customer service kami di 021-2934-3525 (senin s/d jumat 08.00 s/d 17.00) atau kirim e-mail ke help@qoo10.co.id
Twice
Acquisition in 2015
Twice is like a brick & mortar clothing resale store, but online. Sellers send in their clothing (we pay shipping), and we make an offer for their items. We pay for everything upfront, so you get your cash right away! Buyers purchase items from our store, where most of our items are available for 70-90% off retail. And we offer free shipping on orders over $49 ($5 otherwise) and flexible 30-day returns.
Crediyo
Seed Round in 2015
Crediyo Inc. is a healthcare finance start-up based in New York, established in 2014. The company operates a lending platform and payment solution designed to make healthcare more affordable. By offering customized payment plans that consider individuals' financial circumstances, Crediyo enables patients to access necessary care without financial strain. Additionally, its services assist healthcare providers in collecting patient responsibilities more efficiently. The platform also incorporates predictive analytics to enhance the financial services provided, facilitating a smoother experience for both patients and providers.
Livewire
Seed Round in 2015
Livewire is a marketplace, directory and Q&A forum that connects people with financial and tax professionals online.
Rumgr
Acquisition in 2014
Rumgr is a location based marketplace. It is as easy as taking a picture, and your item is for sale to everyone around you. No filling in annoying descriptions, titles, tags, not even a price. In fact, after getting the app, you can have an item for sale within a minute. Find out how easy buying and selling should be.
Quikr
Series G in 2014
Quikr is an online marketplace and classified advertising platform that facilitates the buying, selling, renting, and discovering of various goods and services across India. It allows users to find apartments, sell vehicles, promote small businesses, and discover local events or classes. The platform aims to empower individuals to connect independently with buyers and sellers, offering a diverse range of advertisements for items such as furniture, jobs, and personal services. Quikr continually seeks to enhance user experience through innovative features like QuikrNXT, which prioritizes user privacy, and a missed call service catering to those with limited internet access.
ticketstreet
Series A in 2014
Ticketstreet is an online marketplace for concert, sport, and theatre event tickets for Japanese market. Similar business model to Stubhub.com on United States.
Quikr
Series F in 2014
Quikr is an online marketplace and classified advertising platform that facilitates the buying, selling, renting, and discovering of various goods and services across India. It allows users to find apartments, sell vehicles, promote small businesses, and discover local events or classes. The platform aims to empower individuals to connect independently with buyers and sellers, offering a diverse range of advertisements for items such as furniture, jobs, and personal services. Quikr continually seeks to enhance user experience through innovative features like QuikrNXT, which prioritizes user privacy, and a missed call service catering to those with limited internet access.
Snapdeal
Series D in 2014
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.
PhiSix Fashion Labs
Acquisition in 2014
PhiSix Fashion Labs is a Bay Area company specializing in advanced computer graphics and 3-D visualization technologies for the fashion industry. It focuses on addressing challenges in online apparel retail by offering innovative solutions such as a 3-D Virtual Fitting Room, a robust Sizing and Fit Recommendation engine, and Digital Garment technologies. The company employs high-fidelity, physically-accurate cloth simulation systems that operate significantly faster than competing options. PhiSix's unique approach combines expertise in computational geometry, virtual reality, physical simulation, and parallel computing to create superior tools that enhance the online shopping experience, helping customers find the perfect look and fit.
Volta Charging
Seed Round in 2014
Volta Charging is a marketing and advertising company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations funded by sponsor brands. The company provides a valuable community amenity in markets across the U.S. helping brands meet consumers at the optimal moment of the purchase decision. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
First Look Media
Venture Round in 2013
First Look Media (FLM), founded by Pierre Omidyar, is a media company dedicated to supporting independent voices through a blend of journalism and entertainment. The organization operates an award-winning entertainment studio, Topic, which develops and produces content across various formats, including feature films, television, digital series, and podcasts. In addition to its entertainment ventures, FLM houses a nonprofit sector that includes The Intercept, focusing on adversarial journalism, and Field of Vision, which emphasizes documentary filmmaking. Furthermore, the Press Freedom Defense Fund within FLM advocates for journalists and filmmakers facing challenges to their ability to report freely and access vital information. By intertwining its media and nonprofit efforts, First Look Media aims to uphold freedom of expression and promote a diverse range of perspectives essential for a healthy democracy and culture.
Emissary
Seed Round in 2013
Emissary, Inc. operates an online platform that connects sales professionals with former executives of target companies, offering valuable insights into the sales process. This hybrid SaaS marketplace facilitates interactions between sales teams and individuals, referred to as emissaries, who have firsthand experience with the organizations in question. These emissaries, often ex-executives or recent employees, provide critical knowledge about the culture, decision-making processes, and internal dynamics of their former companies. By leveraging this information, clients can develop effective sales strategies, accelerate deal closures, and enhance existing client relationships. Emissary aims to enable its users to achieve a significant return on their investment by unlocking new business opportunities and optimizing sales efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company was previously known as Leroy Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in February 2017.
Shutl
Acquisition in 2013
Shutl is a technology startup that provides a platform to connect online retailers with local same-day couriers, enhancing the fulfillment process for both retailers and shoppers. Founded in December 2009 in London, the company enables immediate or convenient delivery of online purchases by leveraging the capacity of local courier services and utilizing retailers' local inventories. Shutl's platform integrates seamlessly with major dispatch software and existing retail technologies, facilitating fast delivery options, including deliveries within as little as 90 minutes or within a one-hour window. Operating in over 50 towns across the United Kingdom, as well as in Manhattan and Chicago, Shutl boasts a virtual fleet of thousands of couriers who collectively complete around 10,000 deliveries each day.
Bureau Of Trade
Acquisition in 2013
Bureau of Trade is an online marketplace focused on men's shopping, combining media and commerce under the concept of Transactional Entertainment. The company curates and sells a diverse range of unique items from around the world, including classic cars, vintage chronographs, mummy cartonage, petrified lightning, furniture, and literature. Bureau of Trade aims to provide not just products, but narrative merchandise that helps men express their individuality and values. The business is backed by notable venture capital firms and is committed to delivering affordable rarities that enhance the personal and aesthetic lives of its customers.
Decide
Acquisition in 2013
Decide is a Seattle-based company that offers an online shopping and price-information service, leveraging data science to assist consumers in finding highly rated products and optimal times to purchase. By analyzing billions of data points from the web, Decide provides price predictions with an accuracy of 80 percent, which has resulted in over $200 million in savings for users. The company was co-founded by Prof. Oren Etzioni, a prominent figure in Internet search known for creating Farecast and Netbot. Backed by notable investors from major tech companies, Decide has raised $17 million in venture capital from firms such as Vulcan Capital and Maveron, along with contributions from angel investors.
2ememain.be
Acquisition in 2013
Avec plus de 600.000 visiteurs par jour et 3 millions d'annonces en ligne, 2ememain.be est le site de petites annonces gratuites le plus populaire en Belgique.
2dehands.be
Acquisition in 2013
Official account of 2dehands.be. The biggest and best classifieds site in Belgium
Change.org
Series B in 2013
Change.org is the world's largest social change platform, boasting over 150 million users across 196 countries. It empowers individuals to initiate campaigns, gather support, and collaborate with decision-makers to effect change in their communities. The platform focuses on social justice petitions, allowing users to advocate for various causes. As a certified B-corporation, Change.org is committed to creating a positive impact. The organization has attracted investment from notable figures such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Branson, as well as the Omidyar Network, founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar.
Bypass Mobile
Venture Round in 2013
Bypass Mobile, LLC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in mobile ordering and payment solutions for public venues and campuses. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on simplifying commerce for sports and entertainment properties through innovative software solutions rather than traditional hardware. Bypass Mobile offers native applications and a mobile web view, enabling third-party developers to create custom applications that integrate seamlessly with existing payment and point-of-sale systems. The company addresses the complexities of high-volume operations by implementing both fixed and mobile solutions for various service areas, including concessions, merchandising, and portable sales. Bypass Mobile has established operations across multiple states, including Arizona, California, and New York, and has enhanced payment processes for major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS. As of March 2020, Bypass Mobile operates as a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc.
Snapdeal
Series C in 2013
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.
Svpply
Acquisition in 2012
Svpply is a social shopping platform designed to enhance the online retail experience by allowing users to track and discover products of interest. Users can register on the site to curate a personal collection of items they like and receive recommendations based on the preferences of their friends on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. By tagging interesting products found across the internet, Svpply facilitates the discovery of unique items that users might not encounter otherwise. This approach brings together shoppers, tastemakers, and merchants, creating a collaborative environment for product exploration and purchase.
Just Dial
Series E in 2012
Just Dial Limited is India's No. 1 Local Search engine that provides local search related services to users across India through multiple platforms such as website, mobile website, Apps (Android, iOS, Windows), over the telephone (voice, pan India number 8888888888) and text (SMS).Justdial has also initiated ‘Search Plus’ services for its users. These services aim at making several day-to-day tasks conveniently actionable and accessible to users through one App. By doing so, it has transitioned from being purely a provider of local search and related information to being an enabler of such transactions. Justdial has also recently launched JD Omni, an end-to-end business management solution for SMEs, through which it intends to transition thousands of SMEs to efficiently run their business online and have adequate online presence via their own website and mobile site. Apart from this, it has also launched JD Pay, a unique solution for quick digital payments for its users and vendors, and JD Social, its official social sharing platform to provide curated content on latest happenings to users. The organisation also aims to make communication between users and businesses seamless through its Real Time Chat Messenger. Justdial's Mission To provide fast, free, reliable and comprehensive information to our users and connect buyers to sellers. Corporate Information The company's operations began in 1996 with offering local search services under the Justdial brand, which is now the leading local search engine in India. The official website www.justdial.com was launched in 2007. Justdial's search services are available to users across multiple platforms such as website, mobile website, Apps, voice and text (SMS). Justdial's search services bridge the gap between users and businesses by helping users find relevant providers of products and services effortlessly, while helping businesses listed in Justdial's database to market their offerings. Justdial Facts Justdial Apps are available on Android, iOS, Windows and Blackberry platforms and have location - based services for mobile internet users. Justdial's voice services are available on 8888888888, their operator assisted hot line number, across India, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with multi-lingual support. Justdial has a database of approximately 21.8 million listings as of March 31, 2018. It has 112 million quarterly unique users across web, mobile, App & voice platforms as of March 31, 2018. Justdial users have contributed 87,917,069 reviews and ratings for various listings, till date. Justdial had approximately 445,110 campaigns as of March 31, 2018. Business owners have the option to list their business on Justdial's database for free. With the registered & corporate office based in Mumbai, Justdial also has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata and Pune.
Cuturia
Seed Round in 2012
Cuturia is a fashion consignment app where sellers can easily post designer items up in under 60 seconds. Items are auto posted to Facebook and Cuturia's fashion resale network where social friends and the public can buy used high-end designer fashions, protected by a no questions asked returns policy. Cuturia is a free app, It's free to post items and sellers get to ship items for free as well. Items are posted at 20% more than the seller price which covers shipping, returns and business profits. As we don't take our profit out of the sale price high-end consignment stores are happy to sign up and post items with us. We are developing Cuturia with PhoneGap and have a fully working beta and hope to be approved in the app stores late autumn 2012 on iPhone, IPad, Android, Windows and on a website.
WHI Solutions
Acquisition in 2012
WHI was founded as Wrenchead.com in March of 1999, to create a B2C ecommerce channel for traditional wholesalers. Word quickly spread from one satisfied user to another and by February of 2000 they had over 1 million visitors per month. During that time they also began to license their technology to enable wholesale distributors to do business online. That business began to grow dramatically and they knew they had to make a choice. They sold the B2C business to focus on providing better ebusiness solutions for distributors.
Hunch
Acquisition in 2011
Hunch is a consumer web application that is building the "taste graph" of the internet, mapping every person on the internet to every entity on the internet and their affinity for that entity. An entity could be a web site, a cookbook, a hotel room, a celebrity, a restaurant, etc. Hunch creates a taste profile by asking them a series of questions which range from serious to profound and subsequently can make recommendations personalized to that user, which live in "topics". Topics vary widely, from entertaining subjects like 'Which superhero would you be' to more conventional questions like 'Should I Switch to A Mac?' The system then uses the answers to these questions to offer the user a suggested solution, a "hunch" of what the user would like.
Appcelerator
Series C in 2011
Appcelerator Inc. offers a mobile enterprise platform designed to facilitate the development of cross-platform mobile applications and web solutions. The company provides the Appcelerator Platform, which supports the creation and testing of mobile applications across various operating systems, as well as Arrow, a framework for building mobile APIs, and pre-built push notification services. Additionally, Appcelerator delivers real-time mobile analytics for applications developed through its platform or native SDKs for iOS and Android. Its Titanium platform allows developers to create native, hybrid, or web applications using JavaScript for multiple operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows. Targeting Fortune 100 enterprises, Appcelerator aims to streamline mobile development and enhance the mobilization of data. Founded in 2006 and initially based in San Jose, California, the company is now a subsidiary of Axway Inc.
The Gifts Project
Acquisition in 2011
The Gifts Project is a social ecommerce platform focused on group gifting, designed to enhance the shopping experience for online retailers, marketplaces, and gift stores. This white label solution integrates a social group gifting platform directly into ecommerce websites, allowing customers to share special occasions with their social networks. By enabling friends to contribute towards each other's gifts during the checkout process, The Gifts Project facilitates a collaborative and engaging shopping experience. The company is a product of Appchee Applications Ltd., an Israeli startup, and is supported by notable investors, including Eyal Gura, Dr. Yossi Vardi, Gemini Israel Funds, and Index Ventures.
Shipwire, a CEVA Logistics Company
Venture Round in 2011
Shipwire is a full-service, technology-driven 3PL provider. With our expansive global warehouse network and a unique cloud-based order and inventory management platform, we fulfill orders for direct-to-consumer, retail, and dropship channels. Our fulfillment solutions are designed to create a customer-centric delivery experience that is both cost-effective and fast, allowing you to focus on other areas of your business. Shipwire is developer- and partner-friendly, with an [ecommerce affiliate partner program](http://www.shipwire.com/partners/). Shipwire publishes news about the platform and the logistics industry on their [Order Fulfillment Blog](http://www.shipwire.com/w/blog/).
alaMaula
Acquisition in 2011
alaMaula is an e-commerce platform that enables users to sell a wide range of items quickly and easily. The website allows individuals to list products such as electronics, cell phones, home goods, furniture, vehicles, and sports equipment. By facilitating the buying and selling process, alaMaula empowers users to convert their possessions into cash efficiently. The platform's user-friendly interface encourages frequent transactions, making it a convenient option for those looking to declutter or monetize their unused items.
Zong
Acquisition in 2011
Zong is a prominent mobile payment service that facilitates secure online transactions, particularly in the gaming and social networking sectors. By leveraging direct connections with mobile network operators globally, Zong enhances payment conversion rates significantly, often achieving rates up to ten times higher than traditional methods. The platform supports over 3.2 billion mobile users and offers localized payment solutions in nearly 50 countries across 21 languages. Zong's innovative approach includes the first one-click mobile payment solution for Android, allowing users to make purchases seamlessly within applications without the need for registration or login. This service automatically verifies users and charges their mobile accounts, ensuring a smooth transaction experience. With a history of processing mobile payments for over 10 million unique users worldwide, Zong has established itself as a leader in the mobile payments industry, recognized for its high conversion rates and cost-effective payment solutions. The company was spun off from Echovox in 2010 and has received backing from various prominent investors.
GSI Commerce
Acquisition in 2011
GSI Commerce is a technology and services company that provides e-commerce, multichannel, and interactive marketing solutions to hundreds of brands and retailers in the U.S. and internationally. GSI Commerce, Inc. was acquired by eBay Inc. for $2.4 billion on June 17, 2011. As part of the transaction, GSI sold its interests in ShopRunner, Rue La La and Fanatics to the newly formed Kynetic. Today, GSI, an eBay Inc. company, operates as a separate business alongside eBay Marketplace and PayPal, while eBay retains minority interests in ShopRunner and Rue La La. GSI is comprised of three business units: E-Commerce Services, Global Marketing Services and Consumer Engagement. E-Commerce Services provides an e-commerce technology platform for brands and retailers, in addition to multichannel, order fulfillment and customer call center services. The Global Marketing Services unit is comprised of e-mail and interactive marketing technology providers such as e-Dialog, M3 Mobile, Pepperjam and Fetchback, as well as a full-service digital agency, TrueAction. GSI's Consumer Engagement business unit is focused on providing unique ways to reach consumers. Currently this division is comprised of Rue La La, an invitation-only private shopping boutique and ShopRunner.com, an annual subscription service that provides free, unlimited two-day shipping and free returns from a collection of online retailers.
Magento Commerce
Acquisition in 2011
Magento Commerce is a modern cloud-based digital commerce platform that offers an open-source ecosystem tailored for various shopping experiences. It supports B2C, B2B, and hybrid solutions, extending functionality beyond traditional shopping carts to encompass email, mobile, in-store, shipping, and marketplace interactions. Recognized as a leading platform in the industry, Magento collaborates with major retailers, brands, and manufacturers, integrating both digital and physical shopping experiences. The company's innovative services cater to diverse commerce needs, making it a preferred choice for merchants looking to enhance their online and offline sales strategies.
Quikr
Series D in 2011
Quikr is an online marketplace and classified advertising platform that facilitates the buying, selling, renting, and discovering of various goods and services across India. It allows users to find apartments, sell vehicles, promote small businesses, and discover local events or classes. The platform aims to empower individuals to connect independently with buyers and sellers, offering a diverse range of advertisements for items such as furniture, jobs, and personal services. Quikr continually seeks to enhance user experience through innovative features like QuikrNXT, which prioritizes user privacy, and a missed call service catering to those with limited internet access.
Baixing.com
Series C in 2011
Baixing.com is an online platform that offers a database of classified advertisements. It was launched by Jianshuo Wang, Jia Li, and Xiao Liang Pan and its operations are based in Shanghai, China.
MissionFish
Acquisition in 2011
MissionFish operates as an online exchange.
Where
Acquisition in 2011
Where, LLC., a PayPal service also known as PayPal Media Network, is North America's leading location based media company. With over 4 million active users, the WHERE consumer application helps users discover, save and share local places by delivering relevant information and money-saving special offers from local merchants that are meaningful, and are delivered where and when they want them. WHERE is a top-ranked application on all mobile platforms and carriers. WHERE Ads, the largest mobile ad network with 100% geotargetable inventory in North America, connects merchants with nearby consumers who have expressed interest in their products. WHERE Ads delivers over 1 billion hyper-local ads monthly to over 100 publishers.
Brands4friends
Acquisition in 2010
Brands4friends is an online shopping platform based in Germany that specializes in offering high-quality brand name goods from the fashion industry. The company operates through a series of consecutive, temporary sales auctions, allowing customers to purchase a variety of products including clothing for women, men, and children, as well as sports goods, accessories, beauty products, and electronics. By focusing on designer fashion and lifestyle products, Brands4friends aims to provide consumers with a curated selection that caters to diverse tastes and preferences.
Critical Path Software
Acquisition in 2010
Critical Path Software is a mobile application developer that specializes in creating applications compatible with various operating systems. The company focuses on a diverse range of categories, including lifestyle, shopping, health and fitness, and travel, which allows smartphone users to access information conveniently. Notably, Critical Path Software has collaborated with eBay to enhance its mobile offerings, including the development of the StubHub iPhone app.
Milo
Acquisition in 2010
Milo.com is a free Web site that enables shoppers to research products online and buy local, providing the best of both worlds. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 2 million products at over 48,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the resources of the Web and the immediacy of local stores, Milo.com makes it easy for shoppers to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near them. Shoppers save time and money, get to see and try products before they buy them and get the product they want right when they want it. Retailers with products listed on Milo.com can better compete with e-commerce and can use the Site to drive valuable intent-based foot traffic into their stores. Based in [Palo Alto, Calif.](/maps/city/Palo%2520Alto), Milo.com boasts leadership from [comScore](/organization/comscore) and [Google](/organization/google), and is backed by [True Ventures](/financial-organization/true-ventures) and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from [Mint.com](/organization/mint), [PayPal](/organization/paypal), [Yelp](/organization/yelp), [YouTube](/organization/youtube), and others.
Appcelerator
Series B in 2010
Appcelerator Inc. offers a mobile enterprise platform designed to facilitate the development of cross-platform mobile applications and web solutions. The company provides the Appcelerator Platform, which supports the creation and testing of mobile applications across various operating systems, as well as Arrow, a framework for building mobile APIs, and pre-built push notification services. Additionally, Appcelerator delivers real-time mobile analytics for applications developed through its platform or native SDKs for iOS and Android. Its Titanium platform allows developers to create native, hybrid, or web applications using JavaScript for multiple operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows. Targeting Fortune 100 enterprises, Appcelerator aims to streamline mobile development and enhance the mobilization of data. Founded in 2006 and initially based in San Jose, California, the company is now a subsidiary of Axway Inc.
RedLaser
Acquisition in 2010
RedLaser is a barcode-scanning application for comparison shopping and finding product information using a mobile device. The state-of-the-art barcode scanning technology was created by [Occipital](/organization/occipital) specifically to deal with non-autofocus cameras, and continues to evolve with innovative mobile visual capabilities. The RedLaser application has been downloaded over 2 million times. RedLaser is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY)
Magento Commerce
Venture Round in 2010
Magento Commerce is a modern cloud-based digital commerce platform that offers an open-source ecosystem tailored for various shopping experiences. It supports B2C, B2B, and hybrid solutions, extending functionality beyond traditional shopping carts to encompass email, mobile, in-store, shipping, and marketplace interactions. Recognized as a leading platform in the industry, Magento collaborates with major retailers, brands, and manufacturers, integrating both digital and physical shopping experiences. The company's innovative services cater to diverse commerce needs, making it a preferred choice for merchants looking to enhance their online and offline sales strategies.
Skype
Debt Financing in 2009
Skype is a software application that facilitates text, voice, and video communication over the Internet, enabling users to connect and collaborate regardless of their physical location. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Luxembourg, Skype allows individuals to share experiences, celebrate occasions, and conduct meetings through its platform. Users can access Skype on various devices, including smartphones, computers, and compatible televisions. The service is free for basic features such as one-on-one calls and instant messaging, while additional functionalities, such as group video calls and the ability to call traditional phone numbers, are available through paid options. Skype also ensures the security of communications by encrypting calls, chats, and file transfers. As a division of Microsoft Corp., Skype plays a significant role in enhancing workplace collaboration by connecting teams, partners, and customers effectively.
Positronic
Acquisition in 2009
Positronic specializes in developing predictive search technology software, providing essential predictive models and a machine learning platform. These innovations play a crucial role in advancing search-based initiatives, enabling organizations to enhance their search capabilities and make data-driven decisions. By leveraging advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques, Positronic aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of search processes across various applications.
Den Bla Avis
Acquisition in 2008
Den Bla Avis and BilBasen are leading classifieds businesses in Denmark and operate dba.dk, an online classifieds site that generates more than 120 million page views per month, and bilbasen.dk, an online vehicle classifieds site that generates 66 million page views per month. Founded as printed classified advertising circulars, Den Bla Avis and BilBasen have successfully made the transition to fast-growing, profitable online businesses while maintaining the publication of its circulars. Den Bla Avis and BilBasen have offices in Aarhus and Copenhagen, Denmark.
Bill Me Later
Acquisition in 2008
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.
ChannelAdvisor
Series D in 2008
ChannelAdvisor is a provider of cloud-based multichannel commerce solutions aimed at enhancing the e-commerce operations of brands and retailers. The company's platform facilitates the management of various sales channels, enabling users to streamline processes such as inventory availability and pricing optimization. By offering data analytics capabilities, ChannelAdvisor empowers its clients to improve their online performance and competitiveness. The company is dedicated to helping businesses expand their reach, connect with consumers throughout the buying cycle, and ultimately drive sales growth from a centralized platform.
Gmarket
Acquisition in 2008
Gmarkets, is a financial information company specializing in the delivery of global fixed income and capital markets data. Our flagship product PILOT, is a real-time desktop workstation for financial professionals delivered via the Internet. Pilot's customizable desktop aggregates the world's leading sources of capital markets content onto one singular platform for ease of access. It also includes a real-time direct interface to MS-Excel. We pride ourselves on delivering quality content in one easy to use, flexible, and affordable package.
Baixing.com
Series B in 2008
Baixing.com is an online platform that offers a database of classified advertisements. It was launched by Jianshuo Wang, Jia Li, and Xiao Liang Pan and its operations are based in Shanghai, China.
VuVox
Acquisition in 2008
Vuvox is a technology company that specializes in providing a personal media creation and syndication platform. Its web-based software enables users to upload personal photos, audio, and videos, allowing them to create interactive slideshows. These multimedia presentations can then be easily shared with others, enhancing the way individuals present and engage with their personal media.
ViA-Online
Acquisition in 2007
ViA-Online GmbH is an auction management software company. The company operates web-portal, Afterbuy.com, which helps users manage various aspects of the selling process, with features like inventory management and item listing.The company is based in Krefeld, Germany. As of October 4, 2007, ViA-Online GmbH operates as a subsidiary of eBay Inc.
Baixing.com
Series A in 2007
Baixing.com is an online platform that offers a database of classified advertisements. It was launched by Jianshuo Wang, Jia Li, and Xiao Liang Pan and its operations are based in Shanghai, China.
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