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Google (GOOGL) is a publicly traded Headsets & Spatial OS company founded in 1998 and based in Mountain View, United States.

Co-developer with Samsung of the Android XR platform powering Galaxy XR; Project Astra and Project Moohan position Google as the Android counterpart to visionOS. Spatial work spans the Android XR OS, Project Astra (AR glasses), and the Samsung Galaxy XR partnership.

The third major spatial OS alongside visionOS and Horizon OS, with Gemini integration giving it the only frontier-AI-native spatial stack.

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United Statespublic · GOOGL

At a glance

Total raised

$1.2B

last round ipo

Headcount

10k+

approximate · public range

Headquarters

Mountain View

United States

Founded

1998

28 years active

Status

Public

Ticker · GOOGL

Latest valuation

Funding history

Total raised

$1.2B

Rounds tracked

3

Latest stage

IPO

Latest valuation

$23B

Date	Stage	Amount	Valuation	Lead investors
Aug 19, 2004	IPO	$1.2B	$23B	—
Jun 7, 1999	Series A	$25M	$100M

Products

Google Search
Google's flagship web search engine that processes billions of queries daily, organizing the world's information through a sophisticated ranking algorithm. The product remains core to Google's identity and revenue, utilizing advanced AI and machine learning to deliver relevant results while protecting user data with encrypted searches and optional auto-delete features. Google Search powers the information discovery experience for billions of users worldwide.
Android
Google's open-source mobile operating system that powers over 2.5 billion devices globally, including smartphones and tablets. Android provides a flexible platform for manufacturers to build customized devices with security-first architecture, including built-in safeguards against threats, machine learning-based protection, and privacy controls. Recent versions integrate AI features like Gemini Intelligence to enable hands-on assistance directly on devices.
Chrome
Google's multi-platform web browser available on desktops, mobile devices, and as ChromeOS for laptops and Chromebooks. Chrome offers automatic security updates, phishing protections, and privacy-focused features with Incognito mode. The browser serves as the foundation for ChromeOS and integrates seamlessly with Google services, with AI-powered side-by-side web browsing enabling users to compare details and ask follow-up questions while maintaining search context.
Gmail
Google's cloud-based email service that blocks over 99.9% of spam, phishing attempts, and malware before they reach inboxes, preventing more than 120 million phishing attempts daily. Gmail features automatic threat detection, proactive alerts for risky attachments, and integration with Google's broader suite of productivity tools. As part of Google Workspace, it powers enterprise communication while maintaining individual user email and calendaring capabilities.
YouTube
The world's largest video streaming platform acquired by Google in 2006, enabling billions of users to upload, discover, and share video content across categories including music, entertainment, education, and news. YouTube integrates advanced recommendation systems, content creation tools, and monetization options for creators while serving as a critical advertising platform for Google. The platform continues to evolve with AI-driven features for content discovery and creator support.