Hangzhou · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
Alibaba Group is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate operating businesses across e-commerce, international digital commerce, and cloud computing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 24, 2026.
Founder mafia
The Alibaba Group mafia →6 people who came through Alibaba Group went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×2Media & Entertainment ×2AdTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:China×1United States×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSnapchat is a mobile app for communicating with friends and family through photos and videos, featuring augmented-reality Lenses, creative sharing tools, and a personalized map for discovering places and content.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocialSanta Monica, US
Evan Spiegel(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inBobby Murphy(Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)Reggie Brown(Co-founder; former Chief Marketing Officer)Michael Lynton(Director)Tim Sehn(Executive Officer)Evan T Spiegel(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpCoatue ManagementEntrée CapitalFidelity InvestmentsGeneral AtlanticGeneral Catalyst+22 more
WayRay develops holographic augmented reality head-up displays that project 3D imagery onto transparent surfaces such as car windshields without eyewear, using holographic optical elements.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Vitaly Ponomarev(Founder)in
Co-investorsChina Merchants CapitalJapan Investment FundGenerationSHCVC
Kabam.ai develops robotics middleware that enables robots and systems from different manufacturers to interoperate, targeting industries such as logistics, cleaning, security, and delivery.
Deep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersElev8.vcGV (Google Ventures)Intel CapitalPinnacle VenturesRedpoint Ventures+1 more
PlaceIQ provides location intelligence data for the marketing and media industry, offering audience targeting and consumer visitation measurement based on real-world foot traffic.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Duncan McCall(Founder)in
Co-investorsHarmony PartnersRaptor GroupUS Venture PartnersIA VenturesIris CapitalValhalla Partners
Qiniu Cloud (七牛云) provides cloud services for enterprises, including one-stop interactive live-streaming solutions, enterprise live-streaming for use cases like automotive and entertainment, and an enterprise Token Plan offering API access to major large language models.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsQiming Venture PartnersTitanium VenturesChina Structural Reform FundYF Capital
Snapdeal operates an online marketplace in India focused on value retail, connecting small sellers with buyers outside the largest metropolitan cities.
Rohit Bansal(Founder)inKunal Bahl(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersMilliways VenturesPeak XV PartnersRTP GlobalSaama CapitalIntel Capital+1 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSnapNYSE: SNAP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Snapdeal · newskart.com · Aug 19, 2026
Snap · stl.news · Aug 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Alibaba Group invest at?
- Alibaba Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Alibaba Group focus on?
- Alibaba Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Alibaba Group located?
- Alibaba Group is headquartered in Hangzhou, CN.
- Who does Alibaba Group co-invest with?
- Alibaba Group most often shares deals with General Catalyst, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Kleiner Perkins, among 27 tracked co-investors.
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