Google LLC

Google LLC is an American multinational technology company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were PhD students at Stanford University. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Google initially gained prominence through its innovative PageRank search algorithm. Over time, it has evolved into a dominant force in online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. since 2015, Google continues to expand its ecosystem through both internal developments and acquisitions, including notable brands such as Android, YouTube, and Fitbit.

Google's mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Its primary products and services encompass Google Search, Google Cloud Platform—including Firebase—Android, YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, Chrome, Google Ads, and Google Workspace. The company services a broad range of markets that include enterprises, small and medium businesses, developers, and individual consumers. Google Cloud Platform functions on a pay-as-you-go business model, offering free tiers alongside premium and enterprise support options.

With approximately 182,500 employees worldwide as of the end of 2023, the vast majority working under Google's operations, the company maintains a significant global presence. Google is publicly traded as part of Alphabet Inc. on NASDAQ (GOOGL) and is supported by a strong network of investors, including pre-IPO venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins. Google upholds its commitment to innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and web infrastructure, maintaining its role as a leader in the technology sector.