EBAY

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) is a global online marketplace company founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar in San Jose, California. Originally launched as AuctionWeb, the platform began as an auction site where individuals could buy and sell collectibles and unique items. Over nearly three decades, eBay has evolved from a simple auction platform into one of the world's largest e-commerce marketplaces, connecting millions of buyers and sellers across more than 190 markets worldwide. The company went public in 1998 and has since established itself as a leading player in the online marketplace industry, focusing particularly on pre-owned goods, collectibles, and specialty categories that differentiate it from traditional retail e-commerce platforms.