Charts: Why Asian eCommerce is the Hottest Industry in the World

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Charts: Why Asian eCommerce is the Hottest Industry in the World

Jess Erickson
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February 18, 2015

Asia’s eCommerce industry exploded in 2014, drawing huge financings, international investors, and massive YoY growth. 2014 was an absolutely massive year for eCommerce in Asia as companies in the region raised $11.5B across 367 equity financings last year.

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