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business
Industry
E-commerce
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About
eBay is a multinational e-commerce corporation headquartered in San Jose, California, known for facilitating online auctions, shopping, and marketplace services.
Key Relationships
Peter Thiel
acquired
eBay acquired PayPal in 2002 for $1.5 billion shortly after Thiel's tenure as CEO, marking a pivotal exit that funded his subsequent ventures like Palantir and Founders Fund.
Since 2002
Josh Kopelman
acquired
eBay acquired Half.com, the online bookstore and media marketplace founded and led by Josh Kopelman as CEO, in 2000 for approximately $300 million, marking his first major exit and establishing early ties to eBay's executive network.
Since 2000
Recent Events
Sale of PayPal to eBay
PayPal sold to eBay for $1.5 billion
1/1/2002