Groupon

Groupon is a global e-commerce platform based in the United States that connects members with local merchants in 15 countries by offering activities, travel, goods, and services.

In November 2008, Groupon was launched in Chicago and swiftly extended to Boston, New York City, and Toronto. By October 2010, Groupon had 35 million registered users and was available in 150 cities across North America, as well as 100 locations across Europe, Asia, and South America. By the end of March 2015, Groupon had expanded to over 500 cities around the world, with nearly 48.1 million active customers and over 425,000 active deals in 48 countries.

Andrew Mason, a former CEO and native of Pittsburgh, came up with the concept for Groupon. Eric Lefkofsky, his former employer, saw the potential in the idea and invested $1 million in its development.

Founded: 2008
Country: USA
Website: www.groupon.com