Startup investing helps Alibaba expand footprint outside China

Startup investing helps Alibaba expand footprint outside China

Chance Chan / Reuters

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is becoming a more active startup investor. The Chinese internet giant is willing to spend money in hopes of finding the next Snapchat or Lyft — so long as the target uses Alibaba’s tools and services.

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