Facebook

Runs a social networking platform that connects users with friends and family, offering them tools to share and express what matters to them. Monetizes its network through targeted display advertisements and revenue share from sales of virtual goods.

2012 STATISTICS

3-year growth:1,264%

2011 Revenue:$3.7 billion

2008 Revenue:$272 million

Employees:3200

 

Founded:2004

Location:Menlo Park, CA

Industry:Media

Web site:Facebook.com

2012 HONORS


#6

Top 100 Media Companies

#53

Top 100 California Companies

#14

San Francisco Metro Area