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Key facts

Birth name Ma Yun[2]
Born 10 September 1964[2]
Birthplace Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China[3]
Co-founded Alibaba Group in 1999[4]
Founded Jack Ma Foundation[1]

Jack Ma is a Chinese businessman and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder of Alibaba Group and founder of the Jack Ma Foundation [1].

Context

Jack Ma, also known as Ma Yun, is a Chinese entrepreneur and philanthropist [2]. He co-founded Alibaba Group in 1999 and founded the Jack Ma Foundation [1]. Ma launched China Pages in 1995 and created Alipay in 2004 [4]. He was head of Alibaba Group according to Britannica [3].

Documented claims

  • Jack Ma co-founded Alibaba Group in 1999 with 18 collaborators. [4]
  • He launched China Pages in 1995. [4]
  • He created Alipay in 2004. [4]

Questions and answers

How did Jack Ma make his money?

Jack Ma made his fortune primarily through co-founding Alibaba Group in 1999, which grew into a major e-commerce company [4].

What is Jack Ma's real name?

Jack Ma's birth name is Ma Yun [2].

When was Jack Ma born?

Jack Ma was born on 10 September 1964 [2].

Sources

  1. Jack Ma | Biography, Alibaba, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jack Ma Fast Facts — cnn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. How Jack Ma went from English teacher to tech billionaire — money.cnn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Jack Ma, Alibaba and Ant Group founder, joined Chinese tech leaders in a meeting with Xi Jinping. Here's how he amassed a huge fortune. — businessinsider.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People