Facebook recently purchased WhatsApp for
$19billion, whilst also making the founder a
director of Facebook. What do you think is the
main reason for this acquisition? Use evidence
to support your answer.
Note by Brian Acton, co-founder of
WhatsApp
Useful Links
The Sunday Times - Facebook V Google
Forbes - Numerical reasons for the purchase
Techcrunch - Market Development
The Independent
First Post - All about growth