Rakuten Group Overview
- Year Founded
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1997
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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29,334
- Stock Symbol
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4755
- Investments
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142
- Share Price
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$5.52
- (As of Friday Closing)
Rakuten Group General Information
Description
Rakuten is a leading e-commerce and fintech service provider in Japan. It has built up a comprehensive Rakuten ecosystem in Japan, including Rakuten Ichiba for e-commerce, Rakuten Travel, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Securities, and became the fourth mobile network operator in Japan in April 2020. The loyalty program, Rakuten Super Points, has encouraged cross-use of services in its ecosystem. About 80% of its revenue is generated from the Japanese market.
Contact Information
Website
global.rakuten.comCorporate Office
- Rakuten Crimson House
- 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku
- Tokyo, 158-0094
- Japan
Corporate Office
- Rakuten Crimson House
- 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku
- Tokyo, 158-0094
- Japan
Rakuten Group Timeline
Rakuten Group Stock Performance
As of 18-Apr-2025, Rakuten Group’s stock price is $5.52. Its current market cap is $11.9B with 2.16B shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.52 | $5.51 | $4.46 - $7.29 | $11.9B | 2.16B | 21.4M | -$0.50 |
Rakuten Group Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Rakuten Group has a trailing 12-month revenue of $15B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 11,428,720 | 11,428,720 | 11,269,134 | 9,648,938 |
| Revenue | 15,049,575 | 15,049,575 | 14,741,381 | 14,616,634 |
| EBITDA | 2,379,544 | 2,379,544 | 520,837 | (869,384) |
| Net Income | (1,072,590) | (1,072,590) | (2,416,002) | (2,870,352) |
| Total Assets | 168,851,091 | 168,851,091 | 160,430,945 | 155,600,077 |
| Total Debt | 34,781,281 | 34,781,281 | 34,001,085 | 37,467,589 |
Rakuten Group Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Rakuten Group Comparisons
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Rakuten Group Competitors (8)
One of Rakuten Group’s 8 competitors is Amazon.com, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Seattle, WA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | Formerly VC-backed | Seattle, WA | ||||
| JD.com | Formerly VC-backed | Beijing, China | ||||
| Alibaba Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Hangzhou, China | ||||
| eBay | Formerly VC-backed | San Jose, CA | ||||
| JD Health | Formerly VC-backed | Beijing, China |
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Rakuten Group Patents
Rakuten Group Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2025065108-A | Payment processing device, payment processing method, and payment processing program | Pending | 25-Dec-2024 | ||
| JP-7596589-B1 | Generation apparatus, generation method, and program | Active | 28-Aug-2024 | ||
| JP-7571337-B1 | Seo information acquisition system, seo information acquisition method, and program | Active | 29-May-2024 | ||
| JP-7639217-B1 | Information processing system, information processing method, and program | Active | 28-May-2024 | ||
| JP-7634751-B1 | Information processing device, information processing method, and program | Active | 24-May-2024 |
Rakuten Group Signals
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Rakuten Group Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Rakuten Group Investments & Acquisitions (142)
Rakuten Group’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with QuEra for . The deal was made on 11-Feb-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuEra | 11-Feb-2025 | Later Stage VC | Computers, Parts and Peripherals | ||
| Buddycom | 15-Oct-2024 | PIPE | Communication Software | ||
| Overture Life | 11-Mar-2024 | Later Stage VC | Biotechnology | ||
| Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper | 12-Jan-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Rakuten Stay | 31-Oct-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Real Estate Services (B2C) |
Rakuten Group ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated December, 19, 2024
20.93 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Management
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Peers Analysis
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Rakuten Group Exits (40)
Rakuten Group’s most recent exit was on 06-Apr-2021 from AST SpaceMobile. The exit was categorized as with 5 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| AST SpaceMobile | 06-Apr-2021 | Completed |
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| Seiyu | 01-Jan-2021 | Completed |
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| AST SpaceMobile | 03-Mar-2020 | Completed |
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| KonMari | 02-Aug-2019 | Completed |
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| Careem | 18-Oct-2018 | Later Stage VC | Completed |
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Rakuten Group Affiliates
Subsidiaries (28)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Symphony | Singapore, Singapore | 2019 | |
| Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper | Tokyo, Japan | 2018 | |
| Rakuten Mobile | Tokyo, Japan | 2018 | |
| Rakuten Stay | Tokyo, Japan | 2017 | |
| Min BTC | Tokyo, Japan | 2016 |
Rakuten Group FAQs
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When was Rakuten Group founded?
Rakuten Group was founded in 1997.
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Where is Rakuten Group headquartered?
Rakuten Group is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Rakuten Group?
Rakuten Group has 29,334 total employees.
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What industry is Rakuten Group in?
Rakuten Group’s primary industry is Internet Retail.
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Is Rakuten Group a private or public company?
Rakuten Group is a Public company.
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What is Rakuten Group’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Rakuten Group is 4755.
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What is the current stock price of Rakuten Group?
As of 18-Apr-2025 the stock price of Rakuten Group is $5.52.
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What is the current market cap of Rakuten Group?
The current market capitalization of Rakuten Group is $11.9B.
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What is Rakuten Group’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Rakuten Group is $15B.
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Who are Rakuten Group’s competitors?
Amazon.com, JD.com, Alibaba Group, eBay, and JD Health are some of the 8 competitors of Rakuten Group.
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What is Rakuten Group’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Rakuten Group’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.50.
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