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Unicorn exit · $1BAcquired

Founded 1998 · 458 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Acquired by Rakuten, Inc. September 2014 · $1B ($1 billion in cash) · source ↗

Rakuten (formerly Ebates) is a cash-back rewards service that lets shoppers earn money back at over 3,500 online stores, with rewards stacking on top of sales, coupons, and credit card rewards. It offers a website and browser extension, payout options including PayPal, check, gift cards, and Bilt or American Express Membership Rewards points.

Also known as eBates

ConsumerE-commerceFintechMarketplacesRetail Tech

Founders & leadership

APAmit Patel
Amit PatelChief Executive Officer
GK
Greg KaplanChief Financial Officer
ADAdrienne Down Coulson
Adrienne Down CoulsonChief Operating OfficerInvestor at Premji Invest
WBWendy Bergh
Wendy BerghChief Marketing Officer
JM
Joe MolnarChief Technology Officer
NK
Nilesh KhandelwalChief Product Officer
CL
Carl Lurie KalapesiChief Commerce Officer

Investors · 5

Canaan Partnerslisted by Canaan PartnersStamford · $500K – $20M

How we know: Canaan Partners's portfolio page · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Founders Circle Capitallisted by Founders Circle CapitalSan Francisco

How we know: Founders Circle Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Lobby Capitallisted by Lobby CapitalPalo Alto

How we know: Lobby Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Windspeed Ventureslisted by Windspeed VenturesBedford · $1M – $5M

Related companies · 3

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Frequently asked questions

What does eBates do?
Rakuten (formerly Ebates) is a cash-back rewards service that lets shoppers earn money back at over 3,500 online stores, with rewards stacking on top of sales, coupons, and credit card rewards. It offers a website and browser extension, payout options including PayPal, check, gift cards, and Bilt or American Express Membership Rewards points.
Who are eBates's investors?
eBates's investors include August Capital, Canaan Partners, Founders Circle Capital, Lobby Capital, Windspeed Ventures.