# Shopify Inc. **Shopify Inc.** (stylized as **shopify**) is a Canadian multinational e-commerce corporation headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The company provides a proprietary e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale (POS) systems, enabling businesses of all sizes to manage sales, inventory, and payments across multiple channels. ### Operations and Reach As of 2024, Shopify serves a global customer base of over **5 million merchants**. The platform is a major driver of global digital commerce: * **Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV):** Processed **US$292.3 billion** in transactions in 2024. * **Geographic Performance:** The United States remains its primary market, accounting for **57%** of the total transaction volume. ### Notable Clientele Shopify powers a diverse range of high-profile global brands and Fortune 500 companies, including: * **Technology & Automotive:** Tesla * **Luxury & Fashion:** LVMH * **Food & Beverage:** Nestlé, PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, Red Bull, AB InBev, and Lindt * **Retail & Hospitality:** Whole Foods Market, Hyatt