Etsy Inc

Sales ± 1,500

Etsy is a global online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers, with a focus on unique, handmade, vintage, and creative goods. Founded in 2005 in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy has grown into one of the most recognized e-commerce platforms for artisans, independent creators, and small business owners. Unlike conventional online retailers, Etsy differentiates itself by emphasizing individuality, craftsmanship, and personalization, offering products that go beyond mass-produced consumer goods.

Etsy was created by Robert Kalin, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell, and Chris Maguire, with the aim of giving independent creators a platform to sell their handmade items online. The marketplace quickly gained popularity due to its appeal to buyers seeking one-of-a-kind items and sellers who wanted an accessible way to reach global audiences.

The company’s community-driven ethos and support for creative entrepreneurship fueled rapid growth. By 2015, Etsy had gone public on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol ETSY, cementing its position as a leading e-commerce platform. Today, Etsy hosts millions of active sellers and buyers, operating in nearly every country worldwide.

Etsy has positioned itself as a socially responsible company. It was the first global e-commerce platform to offset 100% of its shipping-related carbon emissions, making every delivery carbon neutral. The company also promotes sustainable products and environmentally friendly packaging practices among its sellers.

Additionally, Etsy is committed to economic empowerment by helping small businesses and independent artisans grow their livelihoods through digital commerce.

Etsy has positioned itself as a socially responsible company. It was the first global e-commerce platform to offset 100% of its shipping-related carbon emissions, making every delivery carbon neutral. The company also promotes sustainable products and environmentally friendly packaging practices among its sellers.

Additionally, Etsy is committed to economic empowerment by helping small businesses and independent artisans grow their livelihoods through digital commerce.