Coupang
#26 on Setter30 Most recent: Q3 2020Coupang is South Korea's largest e-commerce marketplace and logistics provider, offering fast same-day and next-day delivery, food delivery, video streaming, and fintech services. Founded in 2010 by Bom Kim, it operates as the leading digital commerce platform in South Korea with operations spanning retail, logistics, and digital services.
Public Company
Coupang is publicly traded
IPO'd on March 11, 2021
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under CPNG.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2010
Employees
108,000+
Total Funding
$3.4B
6 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$9B
November 20, 2018
Funding
Total raised $3.4B across 6 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series E
Date
November 20, 2018
Amount
$2B
Valuation
$9B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2018 | Series E | $2B | $9B | SoftBank Vision Fund |
| June 2015 | Series D | $1B | $5B | SoftBank Group |
| December 10, 2014 | Series C | $300M | — | BlackRock |
Funding by Round
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation Trajectory
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Series D
$5B
Jun 2015
Coupang today
$9B
Nov 2018 · latest mark
Coupang multiple
1.8x
valuation uplift since first round
Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.
Leadership
Bom Kim
Founder, Chairman & Former CEO
Harold Rogers
Interim CEO, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
Kim Yoo-seok
Vice President, Delivery Camp Management
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Naver Shopping
Naver's e-commerce division with over 50 trillion won GMV in 2024.
Gmarket
eBay-affiliated Korean marketplace with diverse products and global shipping.
11Street
SK Planet-operated marketplace focusing on competitive pricing.
Shopee
Southeast Asian e-commerce platform competing in Coupang's international markets.
AliExpress
Chinese e-commerce platform with presence in Korean market.
Kurly
Korean online grocery and fresh food delivery service.
Coupang Investment FAQ
Coupang FAQ
Yes, Coupang is publicly traded under the ticker symbol CPNG on the NYSE. The company went public in March 11, 2021.
Coupang trades under the ticker symbol CPNG on the NYSE. It began trading in March 11, 2021.
Coupang (CPNG on the NYSE) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker CPNG to place an order.
Coupang went public in March 11, 2021 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $9B. Coupang completed its initial public offering on March 11, 2021, listing on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker CPNG. The company priced at $35 per share, raising $4.6 billion and achieving an $84.47 billion valuation at close, becoming the largest South Korean IPO in the United States.
Coupang raised $3.4B across 6 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Coupang was founded by Bom Kim in 2010.
Coupang is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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