Rakuten Group, Inc.

About Rakuten Group, Inc.

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a Japanese electronic commerce and online retailing conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates Japan's largest internet shopping mall, digital content, fintech services including banking and credit cards, and mobile communications. Rakuten's ecosystem integrates e-commerce, travel, digital content, advertising, and sports sponsorship, serving over 1.5 billion members globally. The company also owns Rakuten Viber messaging app and has stakes in Lyft and Pinterest, expanding its international presence.