About Yahoo
Yahoo connects nearly a billion people around the world to their interests through a variety of services. The company operates in multiple sectors, including finance, commerce, gaming, and news, providing users with reliable products and content that enhance their daily lives. Yahoo's platform supports both individual users and large businesses, helping them grow through advertising, search, and media services. Unlike many competitors, Yahoo offers a full stack platform that integrates various services, allowing for more meaningful connections. The company's goal is to maintain its position as a significant player in the digital media and technology space by generating revenue through advertising, subscriptions, and partnerships.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$6.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Financial Services, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Artifact integration may face challenges, affecting seamless service incorporation.
Spin-out of Vespa could lead to loss of control over search technology.
Privacy concerns may arise from AI tools accessing personal emails in Yahoo Mail.
Differentiation
Yahoo's acquisition of Artifact enhances AI-driven news personalization capabilities.
Yahoo Finance Invest events attract global audiences, showcasing financial media strength.
Strategic partnerships, like with Skimlinks, boost affiliate marketing success in Hong Kong.
Upsides
AI tools in Yahoo Mail, like Shopping Saver, increase user satisfaction and engagement.
Spin-out of Vespa allows focus on core media and tech services, benefiting from AI growth.
Yahoo Finance Invest events leverage global audience for advertising and partnerships.
Funding
Total raised$6.61 M
Latest valuation$848.00 M
StageIPO
IPO
3/31/1996$34
$848.00 MSERIES B
10/31/1995$5
$24.00 MSERIES A
12/31/1994$2
$10.00 M