The story
Founded by Brian Acton and Jan Koum on Jan 2009.1
Private company
WhatsApp LLC
Logo: whatsapp.com3
WhatsApp LLC is a WhatsApp developers based in Mountain View, founded in 2009.1 Its website says: “WhatsApp was founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton who had previously spent 20 years combined at Yahoo. WhatsApp joined Facebook in 2014, but continues to operate as a separate app with a laser focus on building a messaging service that works fast and reliably anywhere in the world.”3 It is part of Meta Platforms.1
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Jan 2009Founded1
- Industryinformation technology industry1
- HeadquartersMountain View, United States1
- Websitewww.whatsapp.com/about
- Legal formcorporation, limited liability company1
- LEI984500DBD07752F001182
- StatusActive2
- LEI statusIssued and current2
- Registered address251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE, 19808 Wilmington, United States2
- Registered withDivision of Corporations, Department of State, 54822702
Leadership
Who has led WhatsApp LLC, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderBrian Acton1
- FounderJan Koum1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Former owners and parents
- Meta Platforms 2014 to 2025
From Wikidata.1
Former names
- WhatsApp Inc.until 20211
Timeline
Links
- Websitewww.whatsapp.com/about1
- WikidataQ52410688
Sources
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- 1WikidataWhatsApp LLC on Wikidata
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- 3Company websiteWhatsApp LLC logo