Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc.

Walmart Inc.

Walmart Inc. is a global omnichannel retailer investing in innovative solutions to transform the future of retail.

About

Walmart Inc. is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer that operates hypermarkets, discount department stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations in 19 countries. The company strategically invests in companies offering innovative solutions to address key challenges in the retail industry, focusing on areas such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, supply chain optimization, and sustainability.

Key facts

Website
corporate.walmart.com
Type
Corporate VC
Headquarters
Bentonville, U.S.
Funds raised
$840M
Portfolio companies
5
Stages
Venture
Early Stage
Growth Stage
Cheque size
$950K to $12.0B
Sector focus
E-commerce
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Optimization
Sustainability
Fintech

Recent investments

Recent funding rounds Walmart Inc. took part in
DateCompanyRoundAmount
22 Jan 2026TikTokAcquisition$14.0B
24 Sept 2025TikTokUndisclosed round$12.0B
5 Jan 2024DroneUpSeries A$950K
1 Nov 2021DroneUpVenture$5M
1 Apr 2021TuSimpleSeries D$800M
1 Feb 2020TuSimpleSeries C$210M
1 Oct 2019TuSimpleSeries B$100M
1 Jun 2018TuSimpleSeries A$98M
Comments
(3)
0 positive2 mixed2 negative
Reddit
r/mildlyinfuriatingu/iRobert123Aug 3, 2026Negative

“Local Walmart just installed cameras in the aisles…. I know there’s cameras in the ceiling but in the actual aisles?! At eye level?! This is fucking ridiculous. Welcome to being constantly monitored.”

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r/WalmartEmployeesu/CalebWilsonCDUBBJul 23, 2026Negative

“What going on with Walmart. I’ve been a full time employee at walmart for 4.5 years and this past year my hours have been cut drastically from 40 hours a week to only getting 16 hours a week with no explanation.. and now I don’t even have a…”

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r/walmartu/Viviipuff9Jul 16, 2026Mixed

“Confessions of a Walmart worker. current or ex employees what are your Walmart confessions? Haven't worked there in months and I still have their company phone.. (not zebra) I didn't even notice until I opened my glove compartment and found…”

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Frequently asked

What companies has Walmart Inc. invested in?

Walmart Inc. has invested in TikTok, DroneUp, TuSimple, Flipkart, Symbotic.

AUM
$840M
PORTFOLIO
5