Alphabet

Alphabet Inc. is the parent company of Google and several other businesses. Founded in 2015, it was created to organize various ventures under a single corporate umbrella. While Google remains its most well-known subsidiary, focusing on search, advertising, and services like YouTube, Alphabet also encompasses projects in areas like healthcare, autonomous vehicles (Waymo), and smart home technology (Nest). This structure allows Alphabet to invest in diverse innovations while keeping core Google operations separate, promoting focused growth and risk management across its broader portfolio.