We probably don’t need to tell you that Facebook is a pretty big deal in the business world. As a company, Facebook holds considerable power in the social media industry – and has taken on several other companies over the years.
Now, Facebook operates under the parent name Meta – meaning that before we share a list of exactly what the business as a whole owns, we need to understand that Meta is the parent company of Facebook.
Keep reading to find out more about what Meta owns as a parent company, alongside Facebook.
A List of Companies That Meta Owns
Meta owns and manages Facebook.
It also owns Instagram, which is why so many of the features across both Facebook and Instagram are similar and make sharing across the two platforms so easy.
Other companies owned by Meta include:
- WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging platforms available
- Facebook Messenger, Facebook’s own messaging app
- Onavo, a web analytics company
- CTRL Labs, a brain computing technology start-up
- Beluga, another popular messaging app
- Oculus VR, making virtual reality products
- LiveRail, connecting marketing teams with publishers
- Ascenta, a drone manufacturer
- Little Eye Labs, an app developer
- Atlas Solutions, an advertising platform
- Giphy, a search engine for Gifs
- Mapillary, a database for map makers
And more besides! As you can see from many of the above examples of companies that Meta, and by extension Facebook, owns, innovative technology and fresh ideas are often at the heart of the companies investments.
Where do you think Meta will turn its attention next? Is there a sector that you think could do with some more investment from a big dog like Meta?
