About Groupon
Groupon is a publicly listed company based in Chicago (United States) founded in 2007 by Eric Lefkofsky, Brad Keywell, and Andrew Mason, and was acquired by Fave in June 2016. Online marketplace offering deals on multi-category products and services. Groupon has raised $980 million across 4 funding rounds from investors including Kleiner Perkins, Accel and Fave. The company has 10,304 employees. Groupon has completed 41 acquisitions, including 79King, Adku and Aisle50. Groupon was last valued at $2.4 billion in October 2020. Its chief executive, as recorded, is Dusan Senkypl. Its website groupon.com draws about 19.4 million monthly visits. Its Indian entity Groupon Shared Services Private Limited reported revenue of ₹223 Cr. Its focus areas include Coupons and Deals, Deals, Multi Channel and Horizontal. Its competitors include Amazon, Zulily and Wish Shopping; 3 of its 3 listed competitors have raised funding.
Company details
Groupon was founded in 2007 in Chicago, United States, as an online marketplace in the e-commerce sector. Operations focus on providing discounted deals across multiple categories, such as massage, travel, food, electronics, spa and sauna treatments, dancing and fitness activities, water parks, and beverages. The platform, accessible at groupon.com, connects consumers with local and national merchants for time-limited offers.
- Headquarters Chicago, United States
- Employees 10,304
- Founders Eric Lefkofsky, Brad Keywell, Andrew Mason
- Stage Public
- SectorsRetail
- Email••••••••
- Website groupon.com
- Social LinkedIn X Facebook
- Acquired by Fave (Jun 2016)
- Legal Name Groupon, Inc.
- Indian entity revenue₹223 Cr
FY 2023 · -7% YoY
- Indian entity net profit₹25.93 Cr
FY 2023 · 12% margin
- Indian entity EBITDA₹37.04 Cr
FY 2023 · 17% margin
- Total Equity Funding$980M (USD)
in 4 rounds
- Latest Funding Round$950M (USD), Series D
Jan 2011
- InvestorsKleiner Perkins
& 25 more
- Employee Count10,304
- Investments & Acquisitions79King
& 40 more
- Acquired byFave
(Jun 2016)
Associated legal entities of Groupon
Groupon operates through Groupon Shared Services Private Limited (active). Its filings, financials, charges and directors are on the company page.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2023) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groupon Shared Services Private Limited CIN U74900KA2015FTC114618 | Active | 15 Jul 2015 | Bangalore, Karnataka | ₹223 Cr | 1,100 | 3 | View details |
Apps and channels of Groupon
Groupon publishes 1 mobile app with over 100M+ downloads.
Funding Insights of Groupon
Groupon has successfully raised a total of $980M across 4 strategic funding rounds. The most recent funding activity was a Series D round of $950 million completed in January 2011. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.
- Total Funding $980M
- Total Rounds 4
- Last Round Series D — $950M
- Investors Count 26
All 4 funding rounds of Groupon with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.
| Date | Amount | Transaction Name | Valuation | Lead Investors | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $950M | Series D | – | – | |
| Jan 2010 | Series B | – | – | ||
| Dec 2009 | $30M | Series B | – | – | |
| Jan 2008 | Seed | – | – | – |
| Date | Valuation | Stage |
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Last known valuation $2.4B (Oct 2020). 26 investors in total: 26 institutional.
Investors in Groupon
Groupon has secured backing from 26 investors, including venture fund and institutional investors. Prominent investors backing the company include Kleiner Perkins, Accel and Fave.
| Investor | Description | Founded Year | Domain | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Venture capital investments in technology sectors are handled by Andreessen Horowitz. | a16z.com | |||
Venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech startups | 1972 | kleinerperkins.com | Menlo Park, United States | |
| nea.com | ||||
Venture capital funding is provided to digital company founders. | hvcapital.com | Munich, Germany | ||
Venture capital is invested in global technology companies by TCV. | tcv.com | Menlo Park, United States | ||
Tech focused VC firm making investment in seed and early stage companies in the US & Asia | alphajwc.com | Jakarta, Indonesia | ||
Venture capital investments in consumer businesses, emphasizing technology and human behavior. | maveron.com | |||
Private equity firm | telesoftvc.com | San Francisco, United States | ||
Tech-focused investments are directed toward Europe and the US. | kiteventures.com | London, United Kingdom | ||
Tech focused VC firm investing in part of Asia and Europe | novafounders.com | London, United Kingdom |
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Board of directors of Groupon Shared Services Private Limited (Groupon)
Groupon Shared Services Private Limited is the primary company behind Groupon. The board of Groupon Shared Services Private Limited currently have 3 directors; the longest-serving is Satish Pazhni, appointed in 2016. 6 earlier directors have ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satish Pazhni DIN 07672047 | Director | 06 Dec 2016 | 9 yrs 10 mo | Groupon Shared Services Private Limited |
| Nikash Ranjan Ray DIN 10812433 | Director | 18 Oct 2024 | 2 yrs | Groupon Shared Services Private Limited |
| Richard Peter Jenner DIN 11361747 | Additional Director | 06 Nov 2025 | 11 mo | Groupon Shared Services Private Limited |
People of Groupon
414 people are tracked at Groupon (105 in leadership, 5 in board & advisors, 304 in team); the tracked headcount is 10,304.
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Eric Lefkofsky | Co-Founder | Leadership |
Brad Keywell | Co-Founder | Leadership |
Andrew Mason | Co-Founder | Leadership |
Dusan Senkypl | CEO | Leadership |
Chris MacKin | Head Of Private Label | Leadership |
Jakub V. | Head Of Performance Marketing | Leadership |
Kv Reddy | Managing Director | Leadership |
Anna Kadewska | Merchant Success Director | Leadership |
Rebecca Spurr | Head Of Marketing Operations | Leadership |
Josef Buryan | CMO | Leadership |
Alex Leichtman | Senior Director, Global Deal Operations | Leadership |
Robert Hann | Head Of Fp&a And Finance Projects | Leadership |
Sarah Neligan | Regional Sales Director - North America | Leadership |
Ahmad A. | Director Of Software Engineering | Leadership |
Damien Schmitz | Interim Chief Financial Officer | Leadership |
Kyndra Harris | Merchant Success Director | Leadership |
Philippe Bethge | Director Analytics, Global Business Operations | Leadership |
Jiri Ponrt | Chief Operating Officer | Leadership |
Christina Kaufman | Business Development Director | Leadership |
Micah Pepper | Business Development Director | Leadership |
394 more people are available in the full profile.
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IPO & Listings of Groupon
Groupon is a publicly listed company on the NASDAQ with ticker symbol GRPN in USA, operating in the Retail trade sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.
- IPO date22 Sep 2023
- Listed onBMV: GRPN
- Listed entityGroupon, Inc.
- Exchange sectorRetail trade
- ISINUS3994732069
- Share price$18.47 (+0.05% on the day) · 2026-10-13
- Market capitalisation$751.1M
- EPS (diluted, trailing year)$-3.11
- Volume (last session)782,747
Financials of Groupon
Figures of Groupon Shared Services Private Limited, the primary company behind Groupon, for FY 2023. Revenue was ₹223 Cr (-7% year on year). Net profit was ₹25.93 Cr (12% margin). EBITDA was ₹37.04 Cr (17% margin). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate of +1% over three years and +8% over five years.
- ₹223 CrRevenue · FY 2023 · -7% YoY
- ₹25.93 CrNet profit · 12% margin
- ₹37.04 CrEBITDA · 17% margin
- ₹1.9 LakhPaid-up capital
- 1,100Employees (provident fund records)
- +1%Revenue CAGR, 3 years
- +8%Revenue CAGR, 5 years
| Year | Revenue | Net income | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $498.4M | -$83.5M | $31.6M |
| 2024 | $492.6M | -$59.0M | $35.6M |
| 2023 | $514.9M | -$55.4M | $41.0M |
| 2022 | $599.1M | -$237.6M | -$45.1M |
| 2021 | $967.1M | $118.7M | $110.1M |
Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow and ratios of Groupon Shared Services Private Limited are on its company page.
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Investments & Acquisitions by Groupon
Groupon has strategically engaged in corporate development activities, having acquired 41 companies. Notable acquisitions include 79King, Adku and Aisle50.
| Company Name | Description | Domain | Location | Founded | Acquired | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AI-based virtual assistants for customer support are provided. | presence.ai | San Francisco, United States | 2016 | Aug 2019 | •••• | |
Online gift card retailer | giftcloud.com | Bristol, United Kingdom | 2014 | May 2018 | $65M | |
Provider of digital gift card software solutions for brands and businesses | invitationdigital.com | Bristol, United Kingdom | 2003 | Jan 2018 | $65M | |
Daily deals on local experiences and products are offered online. | livingsocial.com | 2007 | Oct 2016 | •••• | ||
Limited information available | venuelabs.com | Seattle, United States | 2009 | Jun 2015 | •••• | |
Online beauty appoitnments | prettyquick.com | Chicago, United States | 2012 | Jun 2015 | •••• | |
Sells grocery coupons direct to shoppers and partners with retailers for redemption | aisle50.com | Chicago, United States | 2011 | Feb 2015 | •••• | |
In-store analytics are delivered through Wi-Fi cloud platform. | swarm-mobile.com | San Francisco, United States | 2012 | Nov 2014 | •••• | |
Cash back on groceries | snapsaves.com | Toronto, Canada | 2012 | Jun 2014 | •••• | |
Online flash sales of multi-category fashion products are provided. | ideeli.com | New York, United States | 2007 | Jan 2014 | $43M |
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Timeline of Groupon
16 dated milestones of Groupon across 16 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.
- Founded Groupon is founded.
- Funding First funding round.
- Milestone Reaches Unicorn status.
- Funding Latest funding round, Series D, of $950.0M.
- Acquisition Acquires Ideeli.
- Acquisition Acquires SnapSaves.
- Acquisition Acquires 79King.
- Acquisition Acquires Aisle50.
- Acquisition Acquires PrettyQuick.
- Acquisition Acquires VenueLabs.
- Exit Acquired by Fave.
- Acquisition Acquires LivingSocial.
- Acquisition Acquires Invitation Digital.
- Acquisition Acquires Giftcloud.
- Acquisition Acquires Presence AI.
- IPO Lists on the stock exchange (IPO).
Competitors of Groupon
Groupon has 3 listed competitors in our database, 3 of them funded. They include Amazon, Zulily and Wish Shopping.
| Company Name | Domain | Founded | HQ Location | Total funding | Employees | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amazon.com | 1994 | Seattle, United States | $8M | 1,556,000 | Multi-category products are offered through an online marketplace. | |
| zulily.com | 2009 | Seattle, United States | $134.6M | 2,866 | Online shopping platform is operated via flash sales by Zulily. | |
| wish.com | 2009 | San Francisco, United States | $928.7M | 739 | Online marketplace platform offering multi-category consumer products |
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Web traffic of Groupon
The website of Groupon (groupon.com) receives about 19.4M visits a month.
- Monthly visits19.4M
▼ 23.1% vs previous month
Websites whose visitors overlap most with Groupon. Affinity shows how closely the audiences match.
| Website | Domain | Audience affinity | Monthly visits | Global rank | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| retailmenot.com | 100% | 16M | #3,183 | View details | |
| couponfollow.com | 82% | 10M | #4,774 | View details | |
| coupons.com | 80% | 1M | #51,960 | View details | |
| rakuten.com | 71% | 199.2M | #252 | View details | |
| couponcabin.com | 67% | 1.1M | #52,458 | View details | |
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Top companies in Deals, Rewards & Comparison Platforms
3 companies that operate in the same segment as Groupon (Deals, Rewards & Comparison Platforms) in United States, ranked by their profile score on The Company Check.
| Company | Description | Founded | Location | Total funding | Revenue | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cashback is provided on multi-category product purchases via mobile app. | 2012 | Denver, Colorado, United States | USD 97.58 M | USD 342.39 M | 942 | |
Online platform for discovering and booking hotel accommodations at discounted prices | 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States | USD 226.3 M | |||
Cashback is provided on multi-category products through an app-based platform. | 1997 | San Francisco, California, United States | USD 15.96 B | 29,330 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Groupon
Groupon was founded in 2007 and raised its 1st funding round 1 year after it was founded.
Groupon is headquartered in Chicago, United States. It is registered at Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Dusan Senkypl is the CEO of Groupon, as recorded in our data.
Groupon is a funded company, having raised a total of $980M across 4 funding rounds to date.
Groupon has 10,304 employees.
The primary company behind Groupon, Groupon Shared Services Private Limited, reported revenue of ₹223 Cr for FY 2023, down 7% year on year.
Groupon was founded in 2007 in Chicago, United States, as an online marketplace in the e-commerce sector. Operations focus on providing discounted deals across multiple categories, such as massage, travel, food, electronics, spa and sauna treatments, dancing and fitness activities, water parks, and beverages. The platform, accessible at groupon.com, connects consumers with local and national merchants for time-limited offers.
Groupon's top competitors include Amazon, Zulily and Wish Shopping.
Yes, Groupon is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GRPN.
Groupon has 26 investors. Key investors include Kleiner Perkins, Accel, Fave, Techstars, and Andreessen Horowitz.
The valuation of Groupon is $2.4B as of Oct 2020.