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Rakuten Group, Inc. is the largest ecommerce company in Japan and the third largest ecommerce marketplace company worldwide. The company offers a wide range of consumer and business-focused services, including e-commerce, e-reading, travel, banking, securities, credit card, e-money, portal and media, online marketing, and professional sports. Rakuten, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo, has over 17,000 employees and partner staff worldwide. In 2018, Rakuten's revenues amounted to 1101.48 billion yen.
Rakuten is rapidly expanding globally, with operations across Asia, Western Europe, and the Americas. The company's diverse portfolio of 70+ businesses encompasses e-commerce, digital content, communications, and FinTech, serving over 1.5 billion members around the world.
The company's slogan, "Collaborate, Innovate, Empower," encapsulates its commitment to optimism and innovation. Rakuten's vision centers around creating a better, happier future for everyone through evolution, innovation, and experimentation. Its name, which means 'optimism' in Japanese, reflects its belief in shaping a better future through the right mindset and actions.
Rakuten's recent investment of ¥300.00 billion in post-IPO debt on April 4, 2024 underscores its continued growth and commitment to expanding its global footprint across multiple industries, including e-commerce, FinTech, internet, and payments.
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