Meta

Social media platforms and virtual reality solutions

Menlo Park, California, United States

About Meta

Meta Platforms Inc. focuses on social media, communication tools, and virtual reality. It operates popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, allowing users to connect, share content, and engage in communities. The Oculus division provides virtual reality hardware and experiences. Meta's primary revenue comes from advertising, offering businesses tools to target specific audiences using insights from its large user base. This advertising service is scalable and allows for tailored audience segmentation. Additionally, Meta explores revenue through virtual reality product sales and the metaverse, where it looks to monetize virtual goods and services. The company also invests in artificial intelligence and augmented reality to enhance its offerings, aiming to combine user engagement with advanced marketing tools.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$2,057.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
VR & AR, Consumer Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Stock Options
Company Equity
Mental Health Support
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Relocating trust teams to Texas may increase misinformation concerns.
Discontinuing Meta Quest Pro could affect consumer trust in VR products.
Ending fact-checking may lead to misinformation, affecting user trust.

Differentiation

Meta's collaboration with EssilorLuxottica positions it as a leader in smart eyewear.
Meta's focus on AI and augmented reality enhances its digital advertising ecosystem.
Meta's platforms offer unparalleled audience targeting with data-driven insights.

Upsides

Meta's smart eyewear could open new revenue streams beyond social media.
Meta's shift to Meta Quest 3 enhances its competitive edge in the VR market.
Meta's metaverse involvement attracts users and advertisers seeking innovative engagement.

Funding

Total raised$2.06 B
Latest valuation$104.00 B
StageIPO