Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Apr 2006

Total raised

$12M

Investors

2

About YouTube

Founded in 2005 in San Bruno, US, YouTube enables individuals and organizations to create and share video content. In November 2006, Google Inc.65 billion. The company has streamlined its operations and expanded its user base significantly since its inception, primarily through its advertising and subscription services.YouTube primarily operates as a video-sharing platform that enables users to upload, share, and view videos. Launched in 2005, its core functionality allows individuals and organizations to create channels, host content ranging from short clips to full-length films, and develop communities through subscriptions and comments. The platform serves a diverse user base, including content creators, advertisers, and viewers across various demographics. YouTube's offerings extend globally, with significant markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, catering to millions of daily active users.YouTube generates its revenue primarily through advertising, subscription services, and partnerships. The platform employs a business model centered around ad placements, where advertisers pay to display their ads before, during, or alongside user-generated videos. Additionally, YouTube offers a subscription service, YouTube Premium, which provides users with an ad-free viewing experience and access to exclusive content. The revenue structure is bolstered by partnerships with content creators who share in the advertising revenue generated from their videos, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement.In the wake of its acquisition by Google in 2006, YouTube's strategic focus has been on enhancing user experiences and expanding into new markets. Future growth strategies include the potential introduction of new features and services aimed at enhancing viewer engagement and content monetization. YouTube aims to expand its footprint in emerging markets across Asia and Africa by 2025, tapping into the rising internet user base in these regions.

Who invested in YouTube

2 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Apr 5, 2006

    Amount

    $8M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series A

    Nov 1, 2005

    Amount

    $3.5M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about YouTube

Who invested in YouTube?

YouTube has 2 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has YouTube raised?

YouTube has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did YouTube last raise money?

YouTube's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Apr 2006.

What does YouTube do?

Founded in 2005 in San Bruno, US, YouTube enables individuals and organizations to create and share video content.

Where is YouTube headquartered?

YouTube is headquartered in San Bruno, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like YouTube?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back internet companies at YouTube's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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