Alibaba

Alibaba is a Chinese multinational holding company focused on e-commerce, retail, and technology, founded in 1999 by Jack Ma. Its mission is "to make it easy to do business anywhere," and it operates a variety of businesses, including the global B2B marketplace Alibaba.com, the Chinese retail platforms Taobao and Tmall, cloud computing services, and logistics networks. The company is one of the world's largest retailers and has expanded globally, impacting traditional marketplaces through its diverse online services.