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AOL
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJul 2, 2026
AOL

AOL

Acquired Subsidiary

AOL: A New York-based American web portal and online service, marketed by Yahoo! Inc.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1985
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Founded in 1983 as Control Video Corporation and later rebranded as America Online (AOL), this New York City-based company is a pioneering web portal and online service provider. AOL's core mission is to connect people through its comprehensive digital services, which include email, news, entertainment, and various online utilities. Now marketed by Yahoo! Inc., AOL continues to serve a global audience with its diverse range of online products and services.

Notable founders include Marc Seriff, Steve Case, Jim Kimsey, and William von Meister. AOL has achieved significant milestones, including its prominent role in the early days of the internet and its subsequent merger with Time Warner in 2001. The company's impact is evident in its enduring brand recognition and its contribution to the evolution of digital communication and online services.

AOL - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Bending Spoons

    Acquired AOL • Undisclosed • Jan 1, 2026

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AOL - Quick Facts

Who are AOL's competitors?

Companies similar to AOL include People Incorporated, Earthlink, Action Online Technologies and AboutUs.

When was AOL founded?

AOL was founded in 1985.

Where is AOL's headquarters located?

AOL's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

How much has AOL raised to-date?

As of Oct 1, 2025, AOL has raised a total of $1B (USD).

AOL - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Online Services
  • Web Portal
Tags
  • Cloud
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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NAICS
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 4800Communications
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7374Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services