Shopify Inc. is a leading commerce platform that enables businesses of all sizes to create, manage and scale online and in-person retail operations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, the company offers a subscription-based software solution that allows merchants to design customizable storefronts, process payments, handle shipping and fulfillment, and analyze sales performance through a unified interface.
The company’s core offering includes its online store platform, a point-of-sale (POS) system for brick-and-mortar retail, and integrated services such as Shopify Payments for seamless payment processing, Shopify Capital for funding solutions, and Shopify Markets for cross-border selling. An extensive app store and theme marketplace further allow merchants to extend functionality or tailor the look and feel of their storefronts with third-party integrations and bespoke designs.
Since its initial public offering in 2015 on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange, Shopify has expanded its global footprint, serving merchants in dozens of countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and beyond. The company maintains offices in multiple international tech hubs, supporting a diverse customer base ranging from emerging direct-to-consumer brands to larger enterprises on its Shopify Plus tier.
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Tobias “Tobi” Lütke and President Harley Finkelstein, Shopify continues to invest in platform innovation, developer tools and merchant support services. The company’s roadmap emphasizes enhanced automation, artificial intelligence features and broader logistical partnerships to help sellers adapt to evolving retail trends.