eBay Ventures

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.

Simon Rothman

Co-Founder and Global Vice President, eBay Motors

Anna Zeiter

Managing Director International Business, eBay Marketplaces GmbH

Past deals in Shopping

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

2dehands.be

Acquisition in 2013
Official account of 2dehands.be. The biggest and best classifieds site in Belgium

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marktplaats.nl

Acquisition in 2004
Marktplaats.nl is a leading online platform in the Netherlands for classified advertisements, facilitating the buying and selling of various items. Established as one of the country's first classified ad websites, it has become the most popular choice for individuals and small businesses looking to connect for transactions. The platform features over one million active listings at any time, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, collectibles, vehicles, and household goods. Marktplaats.nl serves as a vital marketplace enabling users to engage in trade efficiently and effectively.
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