
Amazon
Global e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence company.
About
Amazon is a multinational technology company that operates a vast e-commerce platform offering a wide array of products across numerous categories, from clothing and electronics to groceries and home goods. It also provides digital streaming services, smart home devices, and a marketplace for various sellers. Amazon serves consumers looking to purchase a diverse range of items and businesses seeking to sell products online.
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Key facts
- Website
- aboutamazon.com
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- 776,290
- Total funding
- $35.0B (Post IPO Debt)
- Business model
- B2C | B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | Post IPO Debt | $16.7B | |
| 5 Jun 2025 | Undisclosed round | $10.0B | |
| 3 Jan 2023 | Post IPO Debt | $8.0B | DBS Bank |
| 22 Mar 2013 | Post IPO | $200M | |
| 24 Jul 2001 | Post IPO Equity | $100M | |
| 1 Jan 1995 | Series A | $8M |
Tech stack
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- Frontend
- Next.js
- CDN
- AWS CloudFront
- Hosting
- AWS
- Email marketing
- Salesforce Pardot, Adobe Marketo
- Video / media
- YouTube
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Frequently asked
Is Amazon trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Amazon is 81 out of 100, a trusted rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Amazon raised?
Amazon has raised a total of $35.0B in funding. The most recent round on record is Post IPO Debt.
How many employees does Amazon have?
Amazon has approximately 776,290 people on record.
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