Major Subsidiaries and Acquisitions of Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services, commonly known as AWS, is a comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully-featured services from data centers globally. AWS serves millions of customers including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies. Services include computing power, storage, and networking, and it has enabled significant digital transformation across various industries.
Zoox
Zoox is an autonomous vehicle company headquartered in Foster City, California. Zoox is dedicated to developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built vehicle designed for safe and efficient mobility as a service. Acquired by Amazon in 2020, Zoox operates within the Amazon Devices & Services organization alongside other subsidiaries like Amazon Lab126 and Kuiper Systems.
Amazon Lab126
Amazon Lab126 is an innovative research and development and computer hardware company owned by Amazon. Founded in 2004, Lab126 is responsible for developing Amazon's consumer electronic devices such as the Amazon Kindle, Amazon Echo, and Amazon Fire. Lab126 plays a critical role in advancing Amazon's hardware capabilities and enhancing user experience across its devices.
Ring Inc.
Ring Inc. is a home security company that specializes in the production of smart doorbells, cameras, and alarm systems. Acquired by Amazon in 2018, Ring’s products integrate seamlessly with Amazon’s ecosystem, particularly with Alexa, providing users with enhanced home security features and smart home capabilities.
IMDb
The Internet Movie Database, known as IMDb, is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online. It includes cast, production crew, biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews. Acquired by Amazon in 1998, IMDb has become an essential resource for entertainment information and is integrated into Amazon's Prime Video service.
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is a multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which exclusively sells products free from artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats. Acquired by Amazon in 2017 for $13.4 billion, Whole Foods has significantly enhanced Amazon's retail footprint, merging physical and online retail strategies to offer a holistic shopping experience.
Twitch
Twitch is a leading video live-streaming service that primarily focuses on video game live streaming, including broadcasts of esports competitions. Acquired by Amazon in 2014, Twitch has expanded to include creative content, music broadcasts, and "in real life" streams. It has become a critical platform in the gaming and live-streaming community, with millions of active users and content creators engaging daily.