Shopify Inc., stylized as shopify, is a Canadian multinational e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It operates a platform for retail point-of-sale systems, providing tools for businesses of all sizes to start, scale, market, and manage their online presence. Founded in 2004 and launched as Shopify in June 2006, the company has grown to serve millions of merchants in over 175 countries. Shopify's platform enables merchants to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, build customer relationships, and access financing. Key products include Shop, Shopify Fulfillment Network, and over 8,000 apps available in the Shopify App Store.
The leadership team at Shopify is responsible for the company's strategic vision and operational execution. Tobias Lütke is the CEO and co-founder, serving in this role since April 2008. Other key executives include Kaz Nejatian (VP Product & COO) and Mikhail Parakhin (CTO). Shopify holds a significant position in the e-commerce platform market. As of 2025, it holds a 10.32% global market share, ranking fourth worldwide. In the United States, Shopify powers approximately 29% of e-commerce websites. Recent news indicates MoffettNathanson upgraded Shopify's stock to Buy, citing an "unusually attractive entry point" and optimism about Shopify's position in conversational commerce.