YouTube
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San Bruno, United States · Founded 2005 · $11.5M raised
- Headquarters
- San Bruno, California
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Founded
- 2005
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- youtube.com
- Total Funding
- $11.5M
- Last Round
- $8.0M Series BMar 2006
- Rounds
- 2
- Acquisition Date
- Oct 2006
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About
YouTube is the world's largest video-sharing platform and social media network, owned by Google (Alphabet Inc.). The platform enables billions of users to discover, watch, upload, and share video content across every genre and format—from music and news to education, gaming, and live streaming. YouTube also operates YouTube Premium (ad-free subscription), YouTube TV (live TV streaming), and YouTube Shorts (short-form video). Creators monetize content through the YouTube Partner Program, while advertisers reach audiences through targeted video campaigns at global scale.
Summary
YouTube is a Media company based in San Bruno, United States, founded in 2005. It has raised $11.5M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $8.0M Series B round in Mar 2006. Investors include Sequoia Capital and Artis Ventures (AV).
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Funding & Exit History
Oct 2006
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Funding: Series A through Series B. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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