Ozon (ozon.ru) (Russian: Озон.ру) is one of the first online shops in Russia, established in 1998 by the Russian software house Reksoft. Its main goods are books, electronics, music, and movies.[1] As of 2005, it is the largest online retailer in Russia. [2] and the most visited online shop of Runet.
In 2000 Baring Vostok purchased the majority of shares of Ozon, investing over 3,000,000 USD in the company. [3]
In 2005 the sales of Ozon were about $19.3 mln.[2]
In April 2007, Ozon.ru receives a USD 18 million investment from Holtzbrinck Ventures, Index Ventures and Baring Vostok. [4].