Yahoo

Yahoo! Inc. is an American multinational technology company founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994. It started as a guide to the World Wide Web, a directory of other websites. Over time, Yahoo! grew into a portal, providing an array of products and services from email and search to media streaming and downloads. In 2017, it was acquired by Verizon Communications and merged with AOL to form a new entity, Oath Inc., now known as Verizon Media.

Industry

Internet, Computer software

Company Size

With a workforce exceeding 8,600 employees, the company boasts a vast talent pool.

Product, Services and Operations

Yahoo! provides a wide range of services including Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Finance, Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! Search, and Yahoo! Messenger. It also offers digital content products, including Yahoo! original video, editorial content, and live events.

Funding Details

Yahoo! went public in April 1996 with an initial public offering of $13 per share. As of 2021, Yahoo's market capitalization is estimated to be around $44.6 billion.

Acquisitions

Yahoo! has made several notable acquisitions including GeoCities, Broadcast.com, and Tumblr. In 2017, it was acquired by Verizon Communications for approximately $4.48 billion.

Awards and Achievements

Yahoo! has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being listed in the Fortune 500 list multiple times. In 2009, Yahoo! Mail won the PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award for webmail.