
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. Our technologies help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To help create a safe and respectful online space, we encourage constructive conversations on this page. Please note the following: • Start with an open mind. Whether you agree or disagree, engage with empathy. • Comments violating our Community Standards will be removed or hidden. Please treat everybody with respect. • Keep it constructive. Use your interactions here to learn about and grow your understanding of others. • Our moderators are here to uphold these guidelines for the benefit of everyone, ev…
Overview
Meta is a social-technology company that offers a wide ecosystem of applications and hardware. Its Family of Apps includes platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads which allow people to communicate, share content, and form communities. On the hardware side, Meta’s Reality Labs develops virtual and augmented reality devices, including Meta Quest headsets and smart glasses. Meta also builds artificial intelligence tools notably Meta AI, powered by its Llama large language models, and envisions long-term digital spaces in the form of a metaverse.
Tech Stack
Funding History
Series D
$200.0M
May 2009
Secondary Market
$120.0M
Jun 2010
Tiger Global Management, TCV, Elevation Partners
Private Equity Round
Undisclosed
Mar 2011
General Atlantic
Secondary Market
Undisclosed
May 2011
Friends & Family Capital, All Blue Capital
Post Ipo Equity
$13.8B
Oct 2014
Post Ipo Debt
$10.0B
Aug 2022
PayPal
Equity Crowdfunding
$13K
Sep 2024
Post Ipo Equity
$1.0B
Nov 2024
ValueAct Capital
Post Ipo Debt
$26.0B
Aug 2025
PIMCO
Post Ipo Equity
$3.0B
Aug 2025
Blue Owl