Timeline
OUR STORY
From a snowboard shop
From a snowboard shop
to a global platform
Two decades of building tools that empower entrepreneurs everywhere to start, grow, and scale their businesses.
2004
The Origin
Tobias Lütke and Scott Lake set out to sell snowboards online. Frustrated by existing tools, Tobias builds his own e-commerce platform.
Launch2006
Shopify Is Born
The platform powering Snowdevil opens to the public as Shopify, offering merchants a simple way to start online stores.
Launch2010
Global Expansion
Shopify rapidly expands globally and supports thousands of businesses across multiple countries.
Growth2024
Millions Empowered
Today, Shopify powers millions of businesses with innovative commerce solutions worldwide.
Success