YouTube is one of the biggest video-sharing platforms in the world. It has billions of users who watch and upload videos daily. But who owns YouTube? Let’s find out!

YouTube’s Founders

YouTube was created in 2005 by three former PayPal employees:
Chad Hurley
Steve Chen
Jawed Karim

They wanted to build a platform where people could easily share videos online. The first-ever video uploaded on YouTube was “Me at the zoo” by Jawed Karim.

Who Owns YouTube Now?

Google owns YouTube.
 In November 2006, Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock.
Since then, YouTube has grown into a global platform with billions of users.

Why Did Google Buy YouTube?

Google saw the potential of YouTube and wanted to expand its reach in the video industry. Here’s why they bought it:
Fast-growing platform – YouTube was growing rapidly.
Online video demand – More people wanted to watch and share videos.
Advertising opportunities – Google could make money from YouTube ads.

YouTube’s Parent Company

YouTube is part of Google LLC, which is owned by Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. is Google’s parent company.
Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google & Alphabet.
YouTube has its own CEO, currently Neal Mohan (as of 2023).

How Does YouTube Make Money?

YouTube Ads – Most of YouTube’s revenue comes from ads.
YouTube Premium – Users pay for ad-free videos.
YouTube TV – A live streaming service.
YouTube Super Chats & Memberships – Ways for creators to earn.