10 Most Expensive Google Acquisitions
#3. Youtube
Acquisition Cost: $1.76 billion
Year: 2006
Another renowned takeover is Google’s $1.76 billion acquisition of online video sharing site, Youtube. The takeover of Youtube in 2006 was considered as a huge risk as Youtube was known only for its copyrighted content that users used to upload without any permission and home videos. After the takeover, Google has masterfully discussed the contents with its owners and applied a very good takedown policy. From a site that had billions in lawsuits to one of the most preferred entertainment destinations, Google simply carried Youtube to greater heights. With an estimated $ 1 billion a year, Youtube is one of the best Google acquisitions up to date.
