eBay Inc.

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eBay Inc. - overview

Established

1995

Location

San Jose, CA, US

Primary Industry

Internet

About

eBay Inc. is a global online marketplace facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers across various product categories, including collectibles, electronics, and fashion, leveraging a user-friendly platform. Founded in 1995, eBay Inc. operates as an online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers.


Headquartered in San Jose, US, the company was established by Pierre Omidyar, who aimed to create a platform for consumer-to-consumer sales. Notably, eBay underwent a significant transformation with its IPO, raising USD 63. 00 mn in total funding. Throughout its history, it has executed four deals, marking its evolution in the e-commerce space.


eBay is a global online marketplace that facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers across a diverse range of product categories, including collectibles, electronics, fashion, and home goods. Its core product offerings revolve around a user-friendly platform that allows sellers to list items through auctions or fixed-price listings, thereby providing buyers with a broad selection of products. This platform serves as a conduit for individuals and small businesses to engage in e-commerce, ultimately addressing needs related to finding unique items, fulfilling consumer demands, and enabling the resale of pre-owned goods. eBay’s database includes over 2.


3 billion active listings, catering to a vast customer base worldwide, including major markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The platform effectively connects millions of users, enhancing the shopping experience by leveraging technology to facilitate seamless interactions and transactions. In 2024, eBay reported revenue of USD 10. 28 bn and an EBITDA amount of USD 2.


64 bn. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees charged to sellers for listing items and a percentage of the final sale price once the transaction is completed. In Q2 2025, eBay noted a revenue of USD 2. 7 bn and a gross merchandise volume of USD 19.


5 bn, reflecting the high volume of transactions facilitated through its platform. eBay's revenue structure includes variable pricing based on the type of listing and service level chosen by sellers, which can encompass auction-style listings or fixed-price sales, supporting its commitment to fostering an accessible marketplace for both individual consumers and small businesses. eBay plans to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets, although specific upcoming products and timelines are yet to be disclosed. The company is focusing on increasing its footprint in regions such as Asia-Pacific and Europe by 2025.


Recent funding will support these initiatives, particularly following Aldrich Capital Partners' exit from its stake in eBay Inc. , although financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


Primary Industry

Internet

Sub Industries

Search Engines, Web Applications

Website

www.ebayinc.com

Verticals

E-commerce

Company Stage

Mature

Total Amount Raised

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eBay Inc. - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
Add-on, Corporate Carve OutCompletedThe eBay Vault-
Spin-Off, Trade SaleCompletedGoldin Auctions, LLC-
Public to Private, Secondary BuyoutCompletedAdevinta ASA-
Trade SaleCompletedTCGplayer, Inc.-
PIPE, Secondary BuyoutCompletedFunko, LLC-

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