Amazon

Amazon

Global e-commerce marketplace and cloud services

About Amazon

Simplify's Rating
Why Amazon is rated
A+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A+ on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Consumer Goods

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1994

Overview

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Amazon operates a vast online marketplace where millions of products are sold, allowing consumers to buy directly or through third-party sellers. The company also offers subscription services like Amazon Prime, which provides benefits such as free shipping and streaming. Additionally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) delivers cloud computing solutions to businesses, while the Amazon Associates Program enables content creators to earn commissions by promoting products. This diverse range of services and revenue streams helps Amazon maintain its leadership in the global e-commerce market.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Amazon's new smart TV OS could reduce dependency on Google.
  • Partnerships like Hornetsecurity enhance AWS's service offerings and attract more business clients.
  • Expansion plans, like the Columbia County facility, improve logistics and customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon's new OS may face compatibility issues with existing Android apps.
  • Expansion projects could encounter local opposition or regulatory hurdles.
  • Educational initiatives may lead to scrutiny over influence and data privacy concerns.

What makes Amazon unique

  • Amazon operates a vast global e-commerce marketplace across multiple countries.
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides scalable cloud computing solutions to businesses worldwide.
  • Amazon Prime offers unique benefits like free shipping and exclusive streaming content.

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Funding

Total Funding

$8163M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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The Times of India
Apr 26th, 2025
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' major setbacks: How failed ventures and financial struggles paved the way for the tech giant's success

Amazon in 2020 launched "Crucible," its first AAA multiplayer video game.

News Bulletin
Apr 26th, 2025
MSME players seek phased rollout of QCOs for better compliance with BIS norms

India SME Forum in partnership with Amazon has launched a seller education campaign to address critical areas such as Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and BIS certification.

The Augusta Chronicle
Apr 26th, 2025
South Augusta could be home to new Amazon facility, new plans reveal

State officials announced in April 2020 that Amazon would build a 600,000-square-foot facility in Columbia County to employ an estimated 800 people.

HR Today
Apr 24th, 2025
Yogesh Pandey Appointed as Talent Acquisition Lead at Syngene International Limited

Amazon has appointed Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi as Head of Amazon India Ads Marketing.

SmartBrief
Apr 24th, 2025
NRF SmartStat: April 24, 2025

Amazon.com is #2 on the list of top 50 global retailers.

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