Xiaoe Weidian

Xiaoe Weidian (北京小易到家电子商务有限公司), which translates to "little e-shop", is an e-commerce platform provider in China that enables businesses to create and manage online stores, primarily as mini-programs within the popular WeChat ecosystem. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution with tools and templates that allow retailers to easily set up virtual shops, manage products, process payments, and handle customer support. Initially launched in June 2015, the company first focused on unmanned, self-service snack bars and shelves in office buildings before shifting its model to online e-commerce solutions.

The platform caters to a wide range of clients, from individual retailers and startups to established brands looking to engage with customers on WeChat. Xiaoe Weidian provides both free and paid subscription tiers, with the paid versions offering more advanced features like customized store designs, marketing tools such as coupons, and live-streaming capabilities. Though often compared to Shopify, Xiaoe Weidian is specifically tailored for the Chinese social commerce landscape, integrating with payment systems like WeChat Pay and Alipay. While not officially part of Tencent, the company has received investment from the tech giant, highlighting its strategic importance in the WeChat e-commerce space. The company has secured significant funding, including a Series B round in 2017, from investors such as Zijue Capital and Hai Kong Capital.

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