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Rakuten Group, Inc. Profile
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Hiroshi Mikitani CEO | JPX Exchange | JP3967200001 ISIN |
| JP Country | 29,334 Employees | - Last Dividend | 27 Jun 2012 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
Rakuten Group, Inc., originally established as Rakuten, Inc., is a multifaceted corporation offering a broad range of services stretching across e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications to a global audience from its headquarters in Setagaya, Japan. Since its inception in 1997, the company has experienced significant growth and expansion, carving out major roles in various segments of the internet and technology industries. In April 2021, it underwent a name change to better reflect its diversified business portfolio. Today, Rakuten Group's operations are categorized into three primary segments: Internet Services, FinTech, and Mobile. Each segment plays a vital role in the company's comprehensive strategy to leverage digital innovation in providing value and convenience to users worldwide.
Products and Services
- Internet Services
The core of Rakuten Group's offerings includes a variety of e-commerce platforms such as Rakuten Ichiba, an expansive online shopping mall known for its diverse range of products and services. Additionally, the company extends its internet services to online cash-back sites, travel booking platforms, portal sites for various needs, and digital content sites that cater to the entertainment and educational needs of its vast user base. Beyond e-commerce, Rakuten also engages in communication services through its messaging apps, sells advertising spaces across its platforms, and even manages professional sports teams, showcasing the company's diverse interests and investments in different forms of digital entertainment and engagement.
- FinTech
In the realm of financial technology, Rakuten Group has positioned itself as a key player by providing a wide array of internet-based financial services. This segment covers everything from banking and securities to credit card services, life and general insurance, and electronic payment systems. The company has also ventured into the cryptocurrency market, offering crypto asset (virtual currency) spot transaction services, demonstrating Rakuten's commitment to innovation in the financial sector and its effort to stay at the forefront of digital payment solutions.
- Mobile
Rakuten's Mobile segment signifies the company's expansion into communication services and technology, including the provision of mobile communication services. Moreover, it addresses utilities such as electricity supply, further underscoring the company's commitment to enhancing daily life's convenience and sustainability. Additionally, this segment supports digital content services, aligning with Rakuten's overarching strategy to integrate digital innovation into various aspects of consumer life.
