Formerly known as Facebook, Meta was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 and is based in Menlo Park, California. It has grown to become the world's largest social network with over 2.9 billion monthly active users. Meta owns various applications and services such as Facebook App, Instagram, Whatsapp, Oculus VR, and more. The company's mission is to bring people together and create a safe and respectful online space. Meta also has a strategic partnership with AXA Group to develop marketing and commercial collaboration in the digital, social, and mobile sphere.