Brand Details
Rakuten
– Founded 1997
HQ: Tokyo, Japan
Website: https://www.rakuten.com
Segments: Cashback, E-commerce
A global e-commerce platform offering cashback on purchases.
About the Seller / Brand
| Company | Rakuten |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.rakuten.com |
| HQ | Tokyo, Japan |
| Company LinkedIn | |
| Glassdoor | Glassdoor |
| Verified | 70% confidence (data from AI) |
Company Journey
| 1997 | Founded by Hiroshi Mikitani. |
| 2000 | Launched Rakuten Ichiba, its online marketplace. |
| 2005 | Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2010 | Acquired Buy.com, expanding into the U.S. market. |
| 2012 | Acquired Viber, a messaging app. |
| 2014 | Launched Rakuten Super Logistics. |
| 2015 | Acquired Ebates, a cash-back shopping site. |
| 2020 | Launched Rakuten Mobile, entering the telecommunications market. |
| 2021 | Announced plans to expand global e-commerce operations. |
Rakuten is a Japanese e-commerce and online retailing company that has expanded its services globally, including ventures into telecommunications and digital content.
Confidence: 90%
A global e-commerce platform offering cashback on purchases.
HQ: Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1997
Parent Brand:
Segments: Cashback, E-commerce
