Meta Platforms, Inc. is a global technology company that develops products enabling people to connect and share through mobile devices, PCs, virtual reality headsets, and wearables. It operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus.
Description: Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates. The company went public in 2012 under the ticker FB and rebranded to Meta in 2021 to reflect its focus on building the metaverse. Meta's core products include the social networking platform Facebook, photo-sharing app Instagram, messaging apps WhatsApp and Messenger, and virtual reality hardware Oculus. The company generates revenue primarily through advertising on its platforms. Meta is a major player in the technology sector, competing with other tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon. Its market role extends to influencing digital communication, social media trends, and the development of augmented and virtual reality technologies.
Established / Launched: 2004
Founder / Issuer: Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes
Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, United States
