Yahoo Announces Acquisition Of The Factual, Expanding Its Commitment To Trusted News And Information
Acquiring Company
Yahoo
Acquired Company
The Factual
SunnyvaleSoftwarePublishingNewsDescription
Yahoo announced it has acquired The Factual, an algorithm-driven news rating company. The Factual’s algorithm will provide Yahoo consumers with a first of its kind analysis of news stories by rating articles with a media bias and credibility score. The score will provide consumers additional insight into the content they consume and when applied to millions of users, can increase confidence in the news. The acquisition continues Yahoo’s commitment to bringing trusted news and information to its nearly 900 million consumers worldwide and builds on the company’s future vision of news.
Quick answer
Yahoo is acquiring The Factual, announced September 6, 2022. Yahoo is based in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- How much did Yahoo pay for The Factual?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Yahoo do?
- Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products.
- Where are Yahoo and The Factual based?
- Yahoo is based in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Yahoo?
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Who acquired The Factual?
The Factual was acquired by Yahoo, based in Sunnyvale. The deal was reported on September 6, 2022. Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. Yahoo is privately held and operates in Software.
When did Yahoo acquire The Factual?
Yahoo's acquisition of The Factual was reported on September 6, 2022. Yahoo announced it has acquired The Factual, an algorithm-driven news rating company. The Factual’s algorithm will provide Yahoo consumers with a first of its kind analysis of news stories by rating articles with a media bias and credibility score. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does The Factual do?
Founded in 2019, The Factual is an algorithm based news company that rates 10,000+ news articles a day leveraging data to bring users trusted, highly rated news, and informed diverse viewpoints. It is privately held, operating in Publishing.
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