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Google is a company specializing in internet-related services like a search engine, online advertising and cloud computing. Read more

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Google

Google is a company specializing in internet-related services like a search engine, online advertising and cloud computing. Read more

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Sundar Pichai

CEO Approval Rating

85/100

Founded:

1998

Status:

PrivateSubsidiary of Alphabet Inc

SIC Code:

7370 NAICS listing »

Website:

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Data Processing Services
Online Advertising
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Cloud Computing
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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The top 10 competitors in Google's competitive set are Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, IBM, Yandex, Baidu, Oracle, Esri Global, Inc. and Zoom. Together they have raised over 42.8B between their estimated 2.2M employees. Google's revenue is the ranked 3rd among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 115.6B. Google has 135,301 employees and is ranked 5th among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 149,278.

Microsoft is seen as one of Google's biggest rivals. Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, and was founded in 1975. Microsoft competes in the Internet Software field. Microsoft generates 87% the revenue of Google.

Facebook is seen as one of Google's top competitors. Facebook was founded in 2004, and its headquarters is in Menlo Park, California. Facebook operates in the Internet Software industry. Facebook has 74,647 fewer employees than Google.

Amazon is one of Google's top rivals. Amazon is a Public company that was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1994. Amazon competes in the Logistics, Wholesalers & Retail Distributors industry. Amazon has 1,162,699 more employees vs. Google.

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Trending News for Google and Google's Competitors

May 7, 2021

Ars Technicia

Google will soon start "automatically enrolling" users in 2FA

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May 7, 2021

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IBM creates the world's first 2 nm chip

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May 7, 2021

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Google Acquisitions

COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Actifio, Inc.

Dec 2020

Source »
undisclosed
Actifio develops a cloud-based platform that offers data management, analytics, virtualization and disaster recovery solutions to businesses.
Dysonics, Inc.

Dec 2020

Source »
undisclosed
Dysonics is a developer of audio software and hardware products for spatial audio content creation, live broadcasting and playback.
Neverware, Inc.

Dec 2020

Source »
undisclosed
Neverware develops an operating system that provides Chrome OS installation solutions for outdated computers in schools and organizations.
North, Inc.

Jun 2020

Source »
$180M
North is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of AR-based smart glasses.
Cornerstone Technology B.V.

Feb 2020

Source »
undisclosed
Cornerstone develops and provides cloud-based data migration and mainframe applications modernization solutions for enterprises.

These are all the companies that Google has acquired. Google has acquired 234 companies and its latest acquisition was Actifio, Inc. in Dec 2020. Actifio develops a cloud-based platform that offers data management, analytics, virtualization and disaster recovery solutions to businesses.

Google Funding History

Since Google was founded in 1998, it has participated in 3 rounds of funding. In total Google has raised $1.7B. Google's last funding round was on Aug 2004 for a total of $1.7B

ROUND

FUNDING DATE

AMOUNT

INVESTORS

IPO
Aug 2004
$1.7B

Series A
Jun 1999
$25M
Angel
Aug 1998
$100K
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Total Funding: $1.7B

Since Google was founded in 1998, it has participated in 3 rounds of funding. In total Google has raised $1.7B. Google's last funding round was on Aug 2004 for a total of $1.7B

Google Investments

COMPANY

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

INVESTMENT DATE

ROUND

EXIT DATE

TAE is a California-based company that provides power management solutions to generate and distribute power from nuclear fusion for the commercial sector.
$280M
Apr 07, 2021
Venture Round
-
Kakao is a Korea-based MaaS platform that provides taxi-hailing, parking space search and traffic information services for individuals.
$50M
Mar 30, 2021
Corporate Round
-
Dot is an India-based cloud-based platform that provides in-store ordering and customer engagement solutions for brick and mortar outlets.
$23.4M
Mar 24, 2021
Series B
-
Dunzo is an India-based online delivery platform that allows individuals to order groceries, foods, fruits, and vegetables.
$40M
Jan 18, 2021
Series E
-
Dailyhunt is a news aggregator application that provides news and entertainment content artifacts in 14 Indian local languages.
$100M
Dec 21, 2020
Series H
-

These are all the companies that Google has invested in. Google has invested 234 companies and its latest investment was Actifio, Inc. in Dec 2020. Actifio develops a cloud-based platform that offers data management, analytics, virtualization and disaster recovery solutions to businesses.

Google News

May 7, 2021News Brig

Google's Nest Mini is only $19 at Adorama

Whether you've fully committed to the smart home ecosystem or are just dabbling in the space for the ... See more »
May 7, 2021AndroidHeadlines

Google Reveals To Make 2FA Mandatory On World Password Day

Google always ensures maximum security of users' account. Many security experts admitted that it is i... See more »
May 7, 2021AndroidGuys

Grab a pre-owned Google Pixel 4 XL for just $299

On the hunt for a new handset but don't need all the bells and whistles that come with a flagship mod... See more »
May 7, 2021Al Jazeera

Carers at Google Children's Centers demand transportation support

Employees say they have tried to raise the transportation issue with managers, and been told to handl... See more »
May 7, 2021MarketScreener

Achieve Deeper Insights with Domo Google Integrations

(marketscreener.com) Google needs no introduction. Businesses of every shape and size use the tech gi... See more »
May 7, 2021Pocket-lint

Google Assistant will sing you a cringey vaccine song if you ask

With COVID-19 vaccines now widely available in the US, Google is taking a moment to celebrate. It's e... See more »
May 7, 20219to5Google

TiVo may ditch Android TV going forward as Google copies the Stream 4K's biggest selling point

About a year ago, the TiVo Stream 4K dongle made its debut, bringing Android TV to all for an afforda... See more »

Google Blogs

May 6, 2021Google Blog

Three steps for turning a video into a Web Story

If you run a website, YouTube channel or blog, chances are you've produced a video for it. And you ca... See more »
May 4, 2021Google Blog

From overcoming burnout to finding new opportunities

As a first-generation Vietnamese American raised by a single mother and a first-generation college gr... See more »
May 3, 2021Google Blog

Hear educators' stories this Teacher Appreciation Week

Editor's note: In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, 2020 National Teacher of the Year Tabatha Rosp... See more »
May 3, 2021Google Blog

Escucha las historias de los educadores en esta Semana de Apreciacin del Profesor

Nota: En honor a la Semana de Apreciación al Profesor, la Profesora Nacional del Año 2020 Tab... See more »
April 30, 2021Google Blog

A dietitian's website and blog stir up more business

Like any savvy entrepreneur, Marisa Moore first launched a website to promote her brand and attract m... See more »
April 30, 2021Google Blog

This new emoji has been years in the making

When Jennifer Daniel, Google's creative director for emoji, first joined the Unicode Technical Commit... See more »
April 30, 2021Google Blog

New resources on the gender gap in computer science

When it comes to computer science, we still have a lot of work to do to address gaps in education. Th... See more »

Google Press Releases

March 10, 2021PR Newswire

Social Mobile partners with VaxCare and Google to create mobile platform to manage vaccinations

MIAMI, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Mobile, the creator of bespoke technology devices for gl... See more »
March 4, 2021WebProNews

Google Wants a More Private Web, Will Not Build 'Alternate Identifiers' to Replace Cookies

WebProNewsGoogle Wants a More Private Web, Will Not Build 'Alternate Identifiers' to Replace CookiesG... See more »
February 26, 2021StreetInsider

Google, UNCF and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announce Pathways to Tech Initiative

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, and WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Google, UNCF (United ... See more »
February 19, 2021WebProNews

Google Glosses Over AI Troubles With New Lead

WebProNewsNothing to See Here: Google Glosses Over AI Troubles With New LeadGoogle has appointed a ne... See more »
February 17, 2021MarketersMedia

Controversial Google Voice Search Article May Upset Digital Marketing Agencies

The Growth Funnel Journey releases a controversial article titled "Statistics tell us that over 50% o... See more »
February 5, 2021StreetInsider

Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation Partners with Google Cloud for Largest Free Virtual HBCU College Fair in the Nation

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation is partneri... See more »
January 19, 2021WebProNews

Google Not Impacted by SolarWinds Hack, Despite Using Its Software

WebProNewsGoogle Not Impacted by SolarWinds Hack, Despite Using Its SoftwareGoogle has announced it w... See more »

Google Videos

October 16, 2020Google Youtube Channel

"What is web spam and how does Google fight it?" on YOUTUBE

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October 16, 2020Google Youtube Channel

"Where do Google searches actually happen?" on YOUTUBE

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September 29, 2020Google Youtube Channel

"BLK & Bold: Coffee with a Cause" on YOUTUBE

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January 22, 2020Google Youtube Channel

"Supporting the Deaf community: contact an ASL agent today" on YOUTUBE

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January 22, 2020Google Youtube Channel

"Google Translate: Connect with locals and make your overseas travel easier (featuring Zhu Ting朱婷)" on YOUTUBE

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May 10, 2019Google Youtube Channel

"Kelly Grivner-Kelly: Building a career as a military spouse" on YOUTUBE

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March 5, 2019Google Youtube Channel

"Grow beyond your goals: Meet Brianne West, founder of Ethique" on YOUTUBE

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Google Headquarters

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway

Mountain View, California94043

1-650-253-0000

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Overview

Google (NYSE: GOOG) is a multinational technology company that was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998. Since 2015, Google has been a subsidiary of Alphabet, a parent company started to organize its various businesses under a conglomerate. G...

CEO

Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, currently has an approval rating of 85%. Google's primary competitors are Microsoft, Facebook & Amazon.

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google

  1. When was Google founded?

    Google was founded in 1998

  2. Who is Google's CEO?

    Google's CEO is Sundar Pichai

  3. How much revenue does Google generate?

    Google generates $182.5B in revenue

  4. How much funding does Google have?

    Google has historically raised $1.7B in funding

  5. Where is Google's headquarters?

    Google's headquarters is in Mountain View California, USA

  1. How many employees does Google have?

    Google has 135,301 employees

  2. What sector does Google operate in?

    Google is in Data Processing Services, Online Advertising, Cloud Computing

  3. Who are Google's competitors?

    Google's top competitors are Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon

  4. Who has Google invested in?

    Google's has invested in companies such as TAE, Kakao Mobility, Dot
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