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Alibaba

NYSE: BABAalso invests · investor profile

Hangzhou, CN · Incorporated in Hong Kong · 86,289 employees on LinkedIn · 18 known investors

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Alibaba Group is a large multinational conglomerate operating in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments, and logistics sectors globally.

Also known as Alibaba Group

Founders & leadership

JMJack Ma
Jack MaFounderFounder of Alibaba
JTJoseph Tsai
Joseph TsaiFounder
JT
Joe TsaiFounder

Investors · 18

Also in the syndicate · 1

Alibaba

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeries CJul 2026

    Alibaba

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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Key figures

latest reported
HeadcountAug 202686,289

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Alibaba went on to found or lead other companies.

Related companies · 1

Companies working in the same space as Alibaba.

Acquisitions · 2

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
AutoNav

Provider of digital map content, navigation and location-based solutions (acquired by Alibaba in 2014)

Teambition

Teambition is a productivity tool owned by Alibaba Group that provides daily work, learning, and life management capabilities for individuals.

Frequently asked questions

What does Alibaba do?
Alibaba Group is a large multinational conglomerate operating in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments, and logistics sectors globally.
Who founded Alibaba?
Alibaba was founded by Jack Ma, Joseph Tsai.
Who are Alibaba's investors?
Alibaba's investors include Access Technology Ventures, Alpha Wave Global, FJ Labs, G Squared, HongShan Capital Group, Insight Partners, Lead Edge Capital, Millennium New Horizons and 9 more.
Where is Alibaba headquartered?
Alibaba is headquartered in Hangzhou, CN.