LinkedIn

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Public · Sunnyvale, United States · Founded 2002 · $90.4M raised

Employees
10001+
Founded
2002
Business Model
Hardware
Total Funding
$90.4M
Last Round
$22.7M Series DOct 2008
Rounds
5
Type
Public
Acquired by
MicrosoftJun 2016

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About

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, with more than 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Its mission is to connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful, and its vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Founded in 2002 and acquired by Microsoft in December 2016, LinkedIn operates a diversified business spanning membership subscriptions, advertising sales, and recruitment solutions.

Summary

LinkedIn is a HR Tech company based in Sunnyvale, United States, founded in 2002. It has raised $90.4M in total across 5 rounds, most recently a $22.7M Series D round in Oct 2008. Investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners and Goldman Sachs.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionAcquisition by MicrosoftJun 2016

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Funding: Series A through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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