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What is Groupon?


Groupon is a company that offers “group coupon” in deal of the day offering for local or national businesses such as local restaurants, stores, services, events and travel packages products.





Background


Groupon found by Andrew Mason. Groupon was launched in 2008, and the first market was Chicago, followed soon by Boston, New York City and Toronto respectively.


It is also one of the fastest growing technology companies of the decade.


By October 2010 Groupon was available in 150 cities in North America and 100 cities in Europe, Asia and South America, and had 35 million registered users. By the end of 2015, Groupon served more than 500 cities worldwide, nearly 48.1 million active customers and featured more than 425,000 active deals globally.











Our Mission

To connect local commerce, increasing consumer-buying power while driving more business to local merchants through price and discovery.


Our Values


Start with the Customer
We’re always imagining new ways to exceed the expectations of all our customers—both consumers looking for great experiences at a great value and merchants seeking solutions to attract more customers and run their businesses better. Our deals and business tools connect the two in a seamless way that brings significant value to both their lives.

Great People Make Great Companies
We’re a home for creative, problem-solvers, and innovators alike—those with the passion and know-how to transform what-about into the products and services our customers need and want. We know we’d be nothing without the people that make up this company, so we’ve created a workplace that’s not only inclusive and fun, but also rewards achievement with increased ownership and challenges.

Intolerant of Mediocrity
We’re in relentless pursuit of excellence, continually raising our own bar to remain at the forefront of local commerce. With ongoing testing and improvements to our site design, mobile app, inventory, and shopping...