Temu is a global online marketplace launched in 2022 and operated by Whaleco Inc., a subsidiary of PDD Holdings Inc., a publicly traded multinational commerce group. The platform connects consumers directly with manufacturers and third-party merchants, offering products across categories such as fashion, home goods, electronics, beauty, toys, and household essentials. By leveraging a direct-to-consumer supply chain model, Temu aims to provide a broad selection of products at competitive prices. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company serves customers in numerous international markets and has become one of the fastest-growing e-commerce platforms worldwide.