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Alibaba

NYSE: BABAalso invests · investor profile

Hangzhou, CN · Incorporated in Hong Kong · 86,289 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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

Also known as Alibaba Group

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingE-commerceEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

JMJack Ma
Jack MaFounder & Executive ChairmanFounder of Alibaba
JT
Joseph TsaiFounder

Investors · 12

Access Technology Ventures
Alpha Wave GlobalMiami
FJ LabsNew York · $100K – $3M
HongShan Capital GroupHong Kong · $100K – $50M
Lead Edge CapitalNew York · $50M – $400M
Millennium New HorizonsSilicon Valley
Millennium Technology Value PartnersBelgrade
Silver Lake PartnersMenlo Park
Ventura CapitalLondon
Xplorer CapitalMenlo Park

Also in the syndicate · 2

AlibabaTencent

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.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Alibaba (Link619 shared keywordsAlibaba.com operates a global B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers and manufacturers for wholesale products across multiple industries. The platform provides trade services, logistics support, payment protection, and AI-powered sourcing tools for businesses.
Baidu323 shared keywordsChina's leading search engine and AI technology company

Companies competing with Alibaba for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

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 provides a collaborative office and project-management platform that integrates deeply with DingTalk, offering project planning, workflow, and knowledge management. It serves enterprises across manufacturing, internet/tech, and new retail sectors, with a focus on the Chinese market.

In the news

Alibaba Leads $439 Million Funding Round for AI Video Startup AIsphere - Caixin Globalcaixinglobal.com · Jul 2026PixVerse's Series C reaches $439m as Alibaba joins extension rounddealstreetasia.com · Jul 2026The Most Obvious AI Company Nobody's Talking About | The Motley Foolfool.com · Jul 2026Alibaba trades near 52-week low after Kling AI funding updatets2.tech · Jul 2026Alibaba, Tencent Join $2.8 Billion Funding for Kling AI - Bloombergbloomberg.com · Jul 2026Alibaba is leading a $27M investment in MariaDBtechcrunch.com · Sep 2017Alibaba Raises $21.8B in Initial Public Offeringnytimes.com · Sep 2014

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, HongShan Capital Group, Lead Edge Capital, Millennium New Horizons, Millennium Technology Value Partners, Silver Lake Partners and 2 more.
Where is Alibaba headquartered?
Alibaba is headquartered in Hangzhou, CN.