BigCommerce

BigCommerce is a publicly traded e-commerce software company founded in 2009 in Sydney, Australia, by Eddie Machaalani and Mitchell Harper. The company provides a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables businesses of all sizes to create, manage, and scale online stores globally. With offices in the United States, including Austin and San Francisco, BigCommerce has established a strong presence in the growing e-commerce market.

The platform offers tools for online store creation, hosting, payment processing, multi-currency support, SEO, marketing, and security. It supports both B2C and B2B commerce, including a B2B Edition Open Source Buyer Portal launched in 2024. BigCommerce integrates with various third-party systems and emphasizes headless commerce capabilities for greater customization. As of mid-2020, it powered around 60,000 online stores across 120 countries, serving a diverse range of merchants and industries. The company's strategic growth has been supported by funding, acquisitions, and a focus on innovation, positioning it competitively in the e-commerce landscape.