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YouTube is a video platform where users upload, watch, and share videos and music globally.
Raised $12M across disclosed rounds.[10]
post-money valuation is not publicly disclosed.
Named investors include Sequoia Capital, Artis Ventures.[10]
Jawed Karim, Co-Founder[2]
Steve Chen, Co-Founder[2]
Chad Hurley, Co-Founder[2]
Neal Mohan, CEO[13][14]
Travis Katz, General Manager and Vice President, Shopping[13][14]
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YouTube is a video platform where users upload, watch, and share videos and music globally.
Netflix · netflix.com · Direct streaming competitor; YouTube surpassed Netflix in US TV viewership share and revenue ($60bn vs $45bn in 2025).[1][3]
TikTok · tiktok.com · Primary short-form video competitor; YouTube Shorts competes directly for creator attention and ad dollars.[2][6][8]
Disney · disney.com · YouTube surpassed Disney as the largest media company by revenue in 2025 ($62bn vs $60.9bn).[1][7]
Meta (Instagram/Facebook) · meta.com · Competes for creator monetization and video ad budgets; Meta's $1B creator bonus pool vs YouTube's $3B fund.[6][8]
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