About Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, cloud computing, and digital entertainment. Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba has grown into one of the world's most valuable technology companies.
Our Story
Jack Ma founded Alibaba.com, a B2B marketplace, in his apartment with 17 friends. The company grew through strategic innovation, launching Taobao (C2C marketplace) in 2003, Alipay (digital payments) in 2004, and Tmall (B2C marketplace) in 2008. Alibaba's record-breaking IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014 raised $25 billion.
Products & Services
Alibaba's ecosystem includes e-commerce platforms (Taobao, Tmall, AliExpress, 1688.com), cloud computing (Alibaba Cloud), digital payments (Alipay via Ant Group), logistics (Cainiao Network), digital entertainment (Youku, Alibaba Pictures), and local services (Ele.me, Amap).
Global Operations
Headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba operates across China and in markets worldwide through AliExpress, Lazada (Southeast Asia), Daraz (South Asia), and Trendyol (Turkey). The company employs over 240,000 people globally.
Careers at Alibaba
Alibaba offers career opportunities in engineering, product management, data science, design, and business operations. The company fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.