Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington, United States · E Commerce, Information Technology, information technology & services
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. It is known for its disruptive innovations in various sectors, including retail and media. With a vast range of products and services, Amazon aims to be the world's most customer-centric company.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Employees
- 1,560,000
- Industries
- E Commerce, Information Technology, information technology & services
- Status
- Public (AMZN)
- Website
- amazon.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Amazon.com
- : U.S. Department of Defense Awards $9 Billion Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability Contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On September 14, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. closed the sale of aggregate principal amount of £1,250,000,000 of its 5.200% notes due 2029, £1,000,000,000 of its 5.550% notes due 2032, £1,000,000,000 of its 6.250% notes due 2038, and £1,000,000,000 of its 6.650% notes due 2045, totaling £4.242 billion in public offering price, with estimated net proceeds of approximately £4.235 billion after underwriting discounts. This sale was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement dated September 9, 2026, with underwriters named therein, and registered under the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3 filed on February 6, 2026. The transaction is tied to financial structuring efforts, potentially enhancing liquidity for future operations and investments.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On September 8, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. elected Kevin R. Mandia as a director and appointed him to the Audit Committee and Security Committee. Mr. Mandia, who was previously the CEO of Armadin, Inc. and has a notable history in cybersecurity, will receive a restricted stock unit award for 4,086 shares, vesting in three equal installments starting November 15, 2027, contingent on continued service. Additionally, he entered into an indemnification agreement with the Company, mirroring those of other directors. The filing also mentions Kristin Mandia, Mr. Mandia's sister-in-law, and details her compensation, emphasizing competitive alignment with similar roles within the Company.
- : Amazon partners with U.S. Bank and Mastercard to launch new small business credit cards.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On July 9, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. closed the sale of multiple series of notes totaling approximately $24.923 billion, including floating rate notes and fixed-rate notes due from 2029 to 2066. This issuance was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement dated July 7, 2026, involving major financial institutions as underwriters. The estimated net proceeds from the offering were around $24.867 billion after deducting underwriting discounts. This capital raise is expected to significantly enhance the company's liquidity and strategic financial position, allowing for potential investment in growth opportunities.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On June 12, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. closed the sale of various series of notes totaling C$13.967 billion. This includes C$1.25 billion of 3.400% notes due 2029, C$2.5 billion of 3.700% notes due 2031, C$2 billion of 4.000% notes due 2033, C$3.5 billion of 4.350% notes due 2036, and C$4.75 billion of 5.000% notes due 2056. The notes were issued under an Underwriting Agreement dated June 8, 2026. The net proceeds from this offering are approximately C$13.934 billion after deducting underwriting discounts. This strategic financing will likely bolster the company's liquidity and support various operational initiatives.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On June 8, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. entered into a Material Definitive Agreement with Citibank N.A. as the administrative agent and other lenders to secure a $17.5 billion senior unsecured delayed draw term loan credit facility (the 'DDTL Facility'). This facility allows the Company to draw funds until September 30, 2026, with borrowings maturing three years from the date of loan disbursement. The interest rate is variable, based on the Company's credit ratings, with options for either an Alternate Base Rate or a Term SOFR Rate, both with specific margins. The funds will be utilized for general corporate purposes, and the agreement includes standard representations, warranties, and covenants but no financial covenants, making this a significant financial maneuver for the Company.
- : Amazon to acquire Globalstar for satellite expansion
- : SEC 8-K (7.01): On April 14, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement wherein Amazon will acquire Globalstar. This transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including the need for regulatory approvals. The joint press release detailing this agreement was issued on the same date. This acquisition is significant as it could enhance Amazon's service offerings, potentially integrating Globalstar's satellite communication capabilities into its portfolio. The exact financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the press release.
- : SEC 8-K (7.01):
Amazon.com funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Funding Round | Undisclosed |
| May 2021 | Funding Round | Undisclosed |
| Mar 2021 | Funding Round | $2.3B |
Leadership
- Beth Galetti, SVP, People eXperience and Technology
- Shakra Shamim, Senior Analyst
- Amy Miller, Head of Category Management
- Jigar Thakkar, Vice President
- Chet Kapoor, Vice President
- Sehee Thomas, Chief of Staff
- Brian Olsavsky, Chief Financial Officer
- Julia White, Vice President
- Matt Garman, Chief Executive Officer
- Baskar Sridharan, Vice President
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Employee benefit plans
Amazon.com files 2 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Amazon.com in the news
- Introducing Infinity: a runtime for extreme agent concurrency - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Oct 23, 2026)
- Write your own training loop — without managing GPUs — with Amazon SageMaker training session APIs - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Oct 22, 2026)
- Introducing GLM 5.3 on Amazon Bedrock | Amazon Web Services - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Oct 05, 2026)
- Announcing AWS Well-Architected Agent, an AI-powered intelligence to optimize your cloud environment (preview) - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Oct 01, 2026)
- AWS European Sovereign Cloud: Demonstrating an independent operation - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Sep 28, 2026)
- Runtime instances: persistent compute for production AI agents on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Aug 06, 2026)
- The new AgentCore runtime: Elastic, optimized, and consistently fast starts | Artificial Intelligence - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Sep 18, 2026)
- Top announcements of the AWS Summit in New York, 2026 | AWS News Blog - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Jun 17, 2026)
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About Amazon.com: questions and answers
What does Amazon.com do?
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. It is known for its disruptive innovations in various sectors, including retail and media. With a vast range of products and services, Amazon aims to be the world's most customer-centric company.
Where is Amazon.com headquartered?
Amazon.com is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
How many employees does Amazon.com have?
Amazon.com has about 1,560,000 employees.
Has Amazon.com raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Amazon.com. The most recent, Funding Round of Undisclosed, was in Jun 2021.
Who leads Amazon.com?
Jigar Thakkar is a Vice President at Amazon.com.
What is the latest news on Amazon.com?
On Oct 28, 2026, U.S. Department of Defense Awards $9 Billion Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability Contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle.
Is Amazon.com a public company?
Yes. Amazon.com is publicly traded under the ticker AMZN.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy