Alibaba
Introduction to Agent Cooperation
- Alibaba: Offers B2B trade, online retail, payments, cloud services. Subsidiaries include Taobao, Tmall, Ele.me, Lazada, Daraz. 2015 sales crossed RMB 3 trillion.
- Shein: Present in 150+ countries, valued at $100B in 2022. Own supply chain, 7M+ monthly active users.
- Amazon: Global e-commerce leader, headquartered in Seattle. Ranked 2nd in Fortune 500 (2021).
- TikTok: Short video platform by ByteDance. Over 2B installs as of 2020 across App Store & Google Play.
- Shopee: Taiwanese e-commerce giant, launched 650+ stores. Partners with OK convenience stores for logistics.
- Flipkart: Indian e-commerce company acquired by Walmart in 2018. Offers electronics, fashion, groceries, etc.
- Myntra: Leading fashion and beauty e-commerce platform in India. Offers curated and influencer-driven shopping experiences.
- Meesho: Social commerce and B2C e-commerce platform enabling individuals to resell products via social media, focused on affordability.
🧵 Myntra
- Founded: 2007
- Founders: Mukesh Bansal, Ashutosh Lawania, Vineet Saxena
- Parent Company: Flipkart (acquired in 2014)
- Target Market: Youth, urban India
📈 Company Evolution
- 2007: Launched for customized gifts
- 2011–2013: Shifted to fashion
- 2014: Acquired by Flipkart
- 2016: Acquired Jabong
- 2023–2025: Expanded into personal care
🧩 Business Model
- Marketplace + Private Labels (e.g., HRX, Roadster)
- Myntra Studio for personalized fashion
- M-Live: Live commerce with influencers
🛍️ Meesho
- Founded: December 2015
- Founders: Vidit Aatrey, Sanjeev Barnwal
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
- Model: B2C & Social Commerce
🚀 Growth Timeline
- Started as social commerce via WhatsApp/Facebook
- Pivoted to B2C in 2021
- Popular for zero commission and affordability
🧩 Business Model
- Reseller Model: Share + Sell + Earn
- D2C Model: Direct from suppliers, free delivery, COD
🛒 Popular Categories
- Fashion: Sarees, kurtis, kidswear
- Electronics: Mobile accessories
- Home & Kitchen: Storage, utensils
- Beauty, Office Supplies, Footwear, Jewelry
- Groceries (select cities)
📈 Flipkart Highlights (2025)
- 💡 B2C + Marketplace + Private Brands (MarQ, SmartBuy)
- 🚚 Ekart logistics & fast delivery
- 📦 Wholesale & AI recommendations
- 📉 Zero commission model helps small sellers grow
- 📊 IPO expected within 1–2 years
