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eBay

NASDAQ: EBAYalso invests · investor profile

San Jose, US · Incorporated in Delaware · 4 known investors

eBay is an online marketplace platform that enables buyers and sellers to trade a wide variety of goods across categories including technology, fashion, collectibles, vehicles, and home goods. The platform provides auction and fixed-price purchasing options for consumers and businesses globally.

Founders & leadership

POPierre Omidyar
Pierre OmidyarFounder & ChairmanFounder of eBay; founder of Omidyar Network
RGRon Gura
Ron Gurain𝕏Product Director; led the eBay Israel Innovation CenterformerCo-founder & CEO of Empathy
YB
Yonatan BergmanLead Software Engineer, then Engineering ManagerformerCo-founder & CTO of Empathy

Investors · 4

Founder mafia

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap

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

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Milo

Enabled shoppers to research products online and buy local; acquired by eBay.

Frequently asked questions

What does eBay do?
eBay is an online marketplace platform that enables buyers and sellers to trade a wide variety of goods across categories including technology, fashion, collectibles, vehicles, and home goods. The platform provides auction and fixed-price purchasing options for consumers and businesses globally.
Who founded eBay?
eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar.
Who are eBay's investors?
eBay's investors include Baseline Ventures, Frontier Venture Capital, Maveron, Silver Lake Partners.
Where is eBay headquartered?
eBay is headquartered in San Jose, US.