General InformationMercado Libre is a publicly-traded Latin American e-commerce and fintech company founded in 1999, headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over 1,000 employees serving millions of users across the region.
Funding & FinancialsAs a public company (NASDAQ: MELI), Mercado Libre does not raise traditional venture funding; it is valued at approximately $60+ billion as of recent market data.
Leadership & TeamCEO Marcos Galperin founded the company and continues to lead it; the company has an experienced executive team managing marketplace, payments, and advertising divisions.
Recent ActivityMercado Libre continues to expand Mercado Pago's fintech capabilities, including credit products and digital wallets, while growing its advertising business as a primary revenue driver alongside marketplace GMV.