Shopee
Shopee is a leading e-commerce platform headquartered in Singapore, offering a diverse range of products and services across Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
Services
Shopee is an e-commerce platform that operates in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The platform provides a wide range of consumer products including electronics, fashion, health and beauty, home and living, baby and toys, sports and outdoor, and groceries. Shopee also offers digital services such as ShopeePay, which allows users to make online and offline payments, and Shopee Guarantee, which ensures the safety and security of transactions.
Founders
Shopee was founded by Forrest Li. Forrest Li is also the founder and chairman of Sea Group, the parent company of Shopee. Sea Group is a global consumer internet company that also owns Garena, a digital entertainment platform, and SeaMoney, a digital financial services provider.
History
Shopee was launched in 2015 as a mobile-centric, social-focused marketplace. The company quickly expanded its reach across Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Initially, Shopee started as a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) platform but eventually transitioned to a hybrid model incorporating both C2C and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) transactions. Over the years, Shopee has consistently grown its market presence and diversified its service offerings, becoming one of the leading e-commerce platforms in its operational regions.
Sector
Shopee operates within the e-commerce sector, specifically focusing on online retail and digital services. The platform caters to a diverse range of consumer needs by offering an extensive catalog of products and services. Shopee's integration of digital payment solutions and guarantee systems positions it prominently within the online shopping and transactional service market in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.