Skype
AcquiredVideo calls with anyone, anytime
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg · Founded 2003 · $1.9B raised
- Headquarters
- Luxembourg City
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Founded
- 2003
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- skype.com
- Total Funding
- $1.9B
- Last Round
- $1.9B Private EquitySep 2009
- Rounds
- 4
- Acquired by
- MicrosoftMay 2011
About
Skype provided a telecommunications platform for free video chat and voice calls to internet-connected devices, revolutionizing global communication. Founded in 2003, it was acquired by Microsoft and operated until shutdown in 2025, now redirecting to Microsoft Teams.
Summary
Skype is a Telecommunications company based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, founded in 2003. It has raised $1.9B in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $1.9B Private Equity round in Sep 2009. Investors include Mangrove Capital Partners, Index Ventures and Bessemer VP.
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