Skype - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

Internet Software And ServicesCompany

Skype M&A Summary

Skype has acquired 1 company of its own.

Skype has acquired in 1 US state. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (100%).

Skype Ownership

Who owns Skype?

Skype is owned by Microsoft. It was acquired on May 10, 2011.

Was Skype formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Skype was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Skype Business Overview

Where is Skype headquartered?

Skype is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

What sector is Skype in?

Skype is an internet software and services company.

When was Skype founded?

Skype was founded in 2003.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity1
    • M&A Buy Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1

Skype

Skype Technologies S.A.

22/24 Boulevard Royal,
Luxembourg, 2449
Luxembourg,
+352 2620 1582
www.skype.com

Skype provides internet based communication tools and software for individuals and businesses. Skype was formed in 2003.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  1

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
GroupMe, Inc. 2011-08-21 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.groupme.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Internet Software and Services 1 (100%) - - -
Total 1 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 1 - - -
  New York 1 - - -
Total 1 - - -

Company Summary

SECTOR

Internet Software and Services

Established

2003

Subsidiary of

Microsoft

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