Webvan

Webvan

An internet retailer that offered delivery services by integrating its web store with a distribution facility and delivery system.

Company Information

Description

Webvan Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Webvan-Bay Area, Inc., Webvan Operations, Inc., and HomeGrocer.com, Inc. filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United Stated Bankruptcy Court in July 2001 and ceased operations. Webvan Group, Inc. operated as an Internet retailer offering delivery of consumer products through a proprietary business design that integrated its Webstore, a distribution facility and delivery system. Its product offerings are principally focused on food; non-prescription drug products; and general merchandise, including housewares, pet supplies, consumer electronics, and entertainment products and books.

Legal Name

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Former Legal Name(s)

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Company Reputation

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Entity Type

Public limited company

Ownership Status

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Operational Status

Inactive

Founded Date

1996

Operational Duration

5 years

Shutdown Date

2001

Last Financing Round

Series D

Total Raised

USD 393.6M

Last Financing Date

23 Jul 1999

No. of Funding Round(s)

4

No. of Investor(s)

3

No. of Employees

1000 - 5000

Total Revenue

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Post-money Valuation

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Market Capitalization

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Stage of Development

Growth

Transactional Model Type

B2C

Defensibility Moats

Procedural knowledge, User networks,

City

Seattle

State/Province

Washington

Country

United States

Industry

Internet

Categories

Delivery, E-commerce, Retail, Shopping,

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