SEA (NYSE:SE) Limited is a Singapore-based technology company that operates leading platform businesses in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services. Founded in 2009 by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Forrest Li, Sea has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent internet companies. The company is headquartered in Singapore and maintains regional offices across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Latin America.
Under its digital entertainment segment, Sea operates Garena, a platform for online game publishing and digital content distribution. Garena manages a portfolio of popular gaming titles, including the global mobile game Free Fire, and provides community engagement and live streaming services for gamers. This segment has helped Sea build a strong user base and brand recognition in its core markets.
Sea’s e-commerce business, Shopee, is a mobile-first marketplace that offers a wide range of consumer products and services. Shopee connects buyers and sellers with integrated logistics and payment support, and has expanded rapidly across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil. The platform emphasizes user-friendly features such as in-app games, social interactions and promotional campaigns to drive engagement and transaction volume.
Through its digital financial services arm, SeaMoney, the company provides digital payments, e-wallet services, micro-lending and insurance products to both consumers and merchants. SeaMoney aims to improve financial inclusion in markets where traditional banking services are less accessible, leveraging partnerships with local financial institutions and regulators. This diversification into fintech complements Sea’s broader strategy of building a comprehensive digital ecosystem.
