E-Commerce Overview
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Description
Companies whose primary purpose is selling products or facilitating the selling of products through the internet. This includes online retailers, online marketplaces, social commerce and logistics & shipping for online retailers, and providers of software and hosting services for online retail. To learn more about the 50+ industries PitchBook tracks on the platform, visit our industry verticals page.
Using PitchBook’s advanced search capabilities and in-depth industry data, clients can search top E-Commerce startups, companies, investors, and acquirers. Track recent E-Commerce deals and IPOs, funding history and key participants in the M&A process. Discover new investment opportunities, industry trends and insights with research curated by our world-class analysts.
E-Commerce Companies to watch
This list of e-commerce companies identifies e-commerce startups and companies with high growth potential based on factors such as capital raised and number of funding rounds. Using our list of e-commerce startups, our users can pinpoint companies that are likely fundraising based on recent activity in seed or early-stage funding rounds.
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Top private and public e-commerce companies
This list identifies e-commerce companies with some of the highest valuations and market caps respectively.
Private e-commerce companies
| Company Name | Last Post Valuation | Last Deal Type |
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| Gopuff | Later Stage VC | |
| Checkout.com | Later Stage VC | |
| Juul Labs | Later Stage VC | |
| Worldpay | M&A | |
| Xiaohongshu | 2ndary - Private |
Public e-commerce companies
| Company Name | Stock Price | Market Cap |
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| Amazon.com (NAS: AMZN) | $2.23T | |
| Walmart (NYS: WMT) | $767B | |
| Alibaba Group (HKG: 09988) | $272B | |
| L'Oreal (PAR: OR) | $224B | |
| McDonald's (NYS: MCD) | $206B |
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This list showcases some of the most active investors and acquirers in e-commerce.
| Investor Name | Number of Investments | Last Investment Size |
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| Y Combinator | 512 | |
| 500 Global | 503 | |
| Techstars | 441 | |
| Plug and Play Tech Center | 353 | |
| FJ Labs | 343 |
E-Commerce Investments over time
This chart shows e-commerce investment trends for different types of deals over time. Use it to understand the growth and changes of the deal landscape of the companies you are interested in.
E-Commerce Related research & analysis
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E-Commerce News
Dive into recent articles by PitchBook offering invaluable insights and context.
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NEWS | May 16, 2025
Lightspeed- and Serena Williams-backed Daily Harvest acquired by Chobani
The frozen meal startup's backers also include Lone Pine Capital and WME Ventures.
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NEWS | Apr 29, 2025
Vinted launches corporate VC arm to back secondhand sellers
The Lithuanian unicorn has also reported record profits for 2024.
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NEWS | Apr 4, 2025
Trump's tariffs send consumer startups into full-on panic
Apparel goods manufactured overseas are staring down the barrel of more than 40% tariffs
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NEWS | Jan 8, 2025
TikTok Shop rival Whatnot nears $5B valuation mark in under 6 years
Whatnot has launched a $72M tender offer as more growth startups shy away from an IPO.
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NEWS | Sep 6, 2024
The 10 most active VC investors shopping for ecommerce deals
Despite a decline in eccomerce investing, these VCs are still shopping for deals and counting on a comeback for the vertical.
E-Commerce Market Map
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E-Commerce Acquisitions over time
E-Commerce IPOs over time
E-Commerce Industry growth
This chart compares the median post valuation and median deal size for companies in this industry.
E-Commerce Company count breakdown by geography
E-Commerce FAQs
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What is e-commerce?
Companies whose primary purpose is selling products or facilitating the selling of products through the internet. This includes online retailers, online marketplaces, social commerce and logistics & shipping for online retailers, and providers of software and hosting services for online retail.
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What are some of the top e-commerce companies?
Some of the top e-commerce companies currently include: Gopuff, Checkout.com, Juul Labs, Worldpay, Xiaohongshu, Amazon.com (NAS: AMZN), Walmart (NYS: WMT), Alibaba Group (HKG: 09988), L'Oreal (PAR: OR), and McDonald's (NYS: MCD).
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What are some of the top e-commerce startups?
Some of the top e-commerce startups to watch include: Xiaodu Technology, Shenzhen Yunwangwandian Technology, SSENSE, LTK, Xingyun Group, Misfits Market, Dealicious, Fabric (BPS), Ouyeel, and Weidian.
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Who are some of the leading e-commerce investors?
The most prominent e-commerce investors today include: Y Combinator, 500 Global, Techstars, Plug and Play Tech Center, and FJ Labs.
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Has there been any recent research or analysis on the e-commerce industry?
Yes, several PitchBook research reports have recently been published on the e-commerce industry. A few of the most notable include: E-Commerce VC Trends, PitchBook Analyst Note: Tariffs Implications Across Retail and E-Commerce, and E-Commerce VC Trends.