Category Marketplace Models

Apps, Business Models, Fintech Models, Marketplace Models

Lazada Business Model And How Southeast Asia’s E-commerce Giant Really Makes Money

Quick Answer Lazada runs a hybrid marketplace plus logistics plus fintech business model. It makes money through seller commissions, advertising, logistics services, and digital payments, all while leveraging deep ecosystem support from Alibaba Group. This is not a simple buy-and-sell…

Pratham Mahajan
April 18, 2026

Apps, Business Models, Marketplace Models

Shopee Business Model And How It Makes Money and Dominates Southeast Asia

Shopee operates as a marketplace-based eCommerce platform that connects buyers and sellers. It makes money through commissions, seller services, ads, logistics fees, and fintech solutions like ShopeePay. Its growth is driven by a mobile-first strategy, aggressive discounts, and integrated logistics.…

Pratham Mahajan
April 18, 2026