Bigcommerce (NASDAQ:BIGC) (NASDAQ: BIGC) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a cloud-based e-commerce platform designed to help merchants create, manage and scale online stores. Its platform offers a suite of tools including storefront design and customization, shopping cart functionality, payment gateway integrations, order management, shipping and tax solutions, and security features. The open architecture of its API-driven platform enables businesses to connect with a wide range of third-party applications, marketplaces and digital channels.
The company was founded in 2009 by Eddie Machaalani and Mitchell Harper and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in San Francisco and Sydney. In July 2020, BigCommerce completed its initial public offering and began trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol BIGC. Since its inception, the company has expanded its global reach, serving merchants in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions.
BigCommerce’s customer base spans small and midsize businesses as well as larger enterprise clients, covering a variety of industries such as fashion, electronics, health and beauty, and B2B distribution. The platform supports features tailored for business-to-business commerce, including custom pricing, bulk order management and integration with ERP systems. Merchants can also use built-in analytics and reporting tools to monitor sales performance, customer behavior and marketing effectiveness.
Since September 2019, Brent Bellm has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, leading the company through its public listing and product evolution. Under his leadership, BigCommerce has continued to enhance its headless commerce capabilities and global expansion, positioning itself as a competitive alternative to other major e-commerce platforms by emphasizing flexibility, scalability and an extensible technology stack.
