Trendyol
Who owns Trendyol?
Trendyol is a Turkish E-commerce company, now owned by Alibaba, which acquired it in 2018 from Earlybird Venture Capital.
General Atlantic is still listed as an investor in Trendyol, status not confirmed after the 2018 sale.
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Key facts
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Earlybird Venture Capital sold Trendyol to Alibaba in 2018 after 8 years.
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Who owns Trendyol?
Trendyol is now owned by Alibaba, which acquired it in 2018 from Earlybird Venture Capital. General Atlantic is still listed as an investor in Trendyol, status not confirmed after the 2018 sale.
When did Alibaba acquire Trendyol?
Alibaba acquired Trendyol in 2018, buying from Earlybird Venture Capital.
Who did Trendyol sell to?
Earlybird Venture Capital sold Trendyol to Alibaba in 2018 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Trendyol over time?
Trendyol has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Earlybird Venture Capital · via Earlybird Digital East (legacy) · 2010–2018 · sold to Alibaba · (Trade Sale); General Atlantic · via General Atlantic Growth Equity Fund.