The Owner of YouTube: A Brief History

Introduction

YouTube is one of the most popular video-sharing platforms in the world, with billions of users and a vast array of content. But have you ever wondered who the owner of YouTube is?

History of YouTube

YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim.

  • In 2006, YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion.
  • Today, YouTube is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Current Ownership

As a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., YouTube is owned by the parent company of Google.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded YouTube?+

YouTube was founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim.

When was YouTube acquired by Google?+

YouTube was acquired by Google in 2006 for $1.65 billion.

Who is the current owner of YouTube?+

YouTube is currently owned by Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google.

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