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Amazon Dash

Shopping made simple [Tech]

E-commerce·Launched Apr 2014·0 upvotes·amazon.com
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ALIVEverified Aug 19, 2026 · HTTP 202
CohortClass of 2014

What it is

Shopping made simple [Tech]

HTTP liveness

16 probes since Jun 16
Jun 16Aug 19
AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub
  1. Jun 16, 2026
    First probe — live
    Alive · 200 OK

Funding history

2 rounds
Total raised
$14.5B
Latest valuation
Stage
public
Acquired
Feb 2018
investors undisclosed
$839.0M
source
Acquired
Jun 2017
investors undisclosed
$13.7B
source
Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

Network effects
strong

The content discusses Amazon's ability to leverage network effects, showcasing how its two-sided marketplace operates effectively against competitors like eBay, despite initial setbacks. This indicates a strong competitive moat due to the network effect.

  • webAmazon has built a multi-factor process advantage in software development, showcasing speed and innovation despite its large size. source
  • webAmazon's marketplace advantages have grown, with over 50% of their transactions occurring in their two-sided marketplace. source
  • webThe content emphasizes that network effects are significantly more powerful than other forms of defensibility. source
  • webAmazon's rivals, despite having superior conditions, could not gain traction against eBay due to eBay's strong network effects. source
strong · 0.80 confidence · grounded in 4 sources
Website-grounded · May 2026

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Cohort survival · Class of 2014weekly

10,235 products launched in 2014 · 99% still active

10,131 active104 sunset
Still active
99%
Median lifespan
4.9y