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
- VentureEarly StageGrowth Stage
- Cheque size
- $950K to $12.0B
- Sector focus
- E-commerceArtificial IntelligenceSupply Chain OptimizationSustainabilityFintech
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | TikTok | Acquisition | $14.0B |
| 24 Sept 2025 | TikTok | Undisclosed round | $12.0B |
| 5 Jan 2024 | DroneUp | Series A | $950K |
| 1 Nov 2021 | DroneUp | Venture | $5M |
| 1 Apr 2021 | TuSimple | Series D | $800M |
| 1 Feb 2020 | TuSimple | Series C | $210M |
| 1 Oct 2019 | TuSimple | Series B | $100M |
| 1 Jun 2018 | TuSimple | Series A | $98M |
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Frequently asked
What companies has Walmart Inc. invested in?
Walmart Inc. has invested in TikTok, DroneUp, TuSimple, Flipkart, Symbotic.