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    Alibaba

    Alibaba is a Chinese multinational technology company that specializes in e-commerce, retail, internet and technology. It was founded on 28 June 1999 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Its businesses include online marketplaces, cloud computing, logistics and digital media.

    CEO
    Eddie Wu

    Key facts

    Founded
    28 June 1999, in Hangzhou, Zhejiangsource
    Headquarters
    Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China and George Town, Cayman Islandssource
    Revenue
    US$148.40 billion (2026)source
    Employees
    124,320 (FY2025)source
    IPO
    Raised US$25 billion in its New York Stock Exchange IPO on 19 September 2014source

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