Google IPO

Google's IPO (Initial Public Offering) in 2004 was its first sale of shares to the public, allowing people to buy ownership in the company. This process helped Google raise capital to fund growth and operations. Instead of a traditional stock offering, Google used an online auction to distribute shares, aiming to make the process more transparent and accessible. The IPO marked Google's transition from a private startup to a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, creating opportunities for investors and providing Google with resources to expand its services worldwide.