Yahoo! Inc. is an American technology company founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo. Initially starting as a web directory, it quickly evolved into a popular search engine and web portal, offering services like email, news, and finance. Yahoo! was one of the pioneers of the internet era, attracting millions of users worldwide. Over the years, Yahoo! faced increasing competition from other tech giants like Google and Facebook. In 2017, Verizon Communications acquired Yahoo! for approximately $4.48 billion, merging it with AOL to form a new subsidiary called Oath. Today, Yahoo! continues to provide various online services and content.