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Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group formed in 1999 as a China-based internet company. It supplies retail, payment, search engine and cloud computing services through Alibaba.com and...
Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group formed in 1999 as a China-based internet company. It supplies retail, payment, search engine and cloud computing services through Alibaba.com and Taobao Marketplace. Alibaba Group maintains offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, Germany, Singapore, France, and the US.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1999
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Hangzhou
Corporate office
969 Wenyi West Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Additional offices
Hong Kong · Singapore · United States · United Kingdom · Germany · France · Japan · Taiwan
Principals
Jack Ma
Founder
Joseph Tsai
Chairman
Eddie Wu
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Alibaba Group?
Joseph Tsai serves as Chairman and Eddie Wu as CEO. Jack Ma remains listed as founder.
Does Alibaba Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The group executes direct investments and holds operating subsidiaries such as Cainiao and Lazada.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originated from the e-commerce platforms launched by Jack Ma in 1999.
What investment stages does Alibaba Group typically target?
Activity includes early-stage and growth investments alongside ownership of mature operating businesses.
How is Alibaba Group related to Ant Group?
Alibaba Group holds a 33 percent ownership stake in Ant Group through its holding company.
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