WWhatsApp
United States · Consumer
A mobile messaging service for personal conversations, groups and communication with businesses.
Product
WhatsApp provides mobile messaging, voice and video calls, and group conversations. People use it to share text, photos and other media, while businesses use its services to communicate with customers.
Founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton, WhatsApp became part of Facebook in 2014 and now operates within Meta. Its service connects people across countries through an internet-based alternative to traditional mobile messaging.
Funding history
2 rounds · 2 with disclosed amounts| Announced | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series B (2013 financing disclosed in 2014) | $52M | Sequoia Capital — Lead | |
| Series A | $8M | Sequoia Capital — Participant |