Salesforce is a U.S.-based cloud computing company founded in 1999 by Marc Benioff. It is best known for its customer relationship management (CRM) platform, which helps businesses manage sales, marketing, and customer service operations. Salesforce also offers analytics, AI-powered tools, and industry-specific solutions, serving organizations of all sizes across the globe. The company is a leader in enterprise cloud software and has expanded through acquisitions such as Slack and Tableau.