GRPN

Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN) is a Chicago-based marketplace company that connects consumers to local merchants through discounted deals and experiences. Founded in 2008 as ThePoint.com and renamed Groupon in October 2008, the company went public in November 2011 during the height of the daily deals craze. After experiencing rapid growth followed by significant challenges in the 2010s, Groupon has undergone a strategic transformation over the past few years, shifting from a volume-focused daily deals platform to a curated marketplace emphasizing quality local experiences, particularly in categories like dining, beauty, wellness, and activities.