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Skype is a technology company developing an app for instant messaging, real-time video and voice communications. It provides software and a mobile application that allow users to make calls and chat over the Internet.

Revenue(Y, 2013)
$2 B

Employee Rating

3.6More
TypeSubsidiary
Parent CompanyMicrosoft
HQRedmond, WA, US
Founded2003
Websiteskype.com
Cybersecurity ratingCMore
Skype was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA, US

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Skype Office Locations

Skype has an office in Redmond
Redmond, WA, US (HQ)
1 Microsoft Way
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Skype Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2003

Total Funding

$26.8 m

Investors

Index Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Draper Richards, Threshold
In total, Skype had raised $26.8 m. Skype is a subsidiary of Microsoft

Skype Revenue

Skype's revenue was reported to be $2 b in Y, 2013
USDY, 2013E

Revenue

2.0b
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Skype Operating Metrics

Y, 2013Y, 2014Jan, 2016Mar, 2016Apr, 2016Oct, 2017

Monthly Active Users

300 m

Downloads

750 m1 b

Telephone Market Share

36%40%

App Downloads (Android)

1 b
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Skype Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
GroupMeAugust 21, 2011
QikJanuary 06, 2011$150 m
SonoritApril 11, 2006
Microsoft Development Center Rus LLC
Skype Software Sar.l.

Skype Cybersecurity Score

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72/100

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Skype News and Updates

February 26, 2021

Skype co-founder’s VC firm invests in Vietnam’s Loship

The latest investment comes four months after Loship's undisclosed bridge round led by Vulpes Investment Management.
February 23, 2021

This pitch deck won software startup Katana $11 million in funding backed by Skype billionaire Niklas Zennström's VC firm

Summary List PlacementKatana, the Estonian software-as-a-service startup promising to be manufacturers' logistical secret weapon, has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round backed by Atomic.  Based in Tallinn, Katana offers manufacturers an all-in-one software solution, with current client…
February 16, 2021

CourtCall Frees Courts From Serving as Tech Support for Zoom, Teams, Skype, WebEx and Others

January 10, 2021

WhatsApp Uses Urged To Switch To Signal, Skype Following Controversial Privacy Update

WhatsApp users are being urged to switch to Signal and Skype after it recently notified users that they would have to share their data with Facebook.
October 13, 2020

How one provider is transitioning from WebEx and Skype to a full telehealth platform

With help from FCC pandemic funding, Maple Knoll Communities, which offers a range of living options, from independent to skilled nursing, is implementing several new technologies to serve patients today and prepare for the future.
October 10, 2020

Skype is still around — it's just been upstaged by Microsoft Teams

Skype is still around — it's just been upstaged.
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 Skype Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Skype founded?

    Skype was founded in 2003.

  • How many employees does Skype have?

    Skype has 1,059 employees.

  • What is Skype revenue?

    Latest Skype annual revenue is $2 b.

  • What is Skype revenue per employee?

    Latest Skype revenue per employee is $1.9 m.

  • Who are Skype competitors?

    Competitors of Skype include Viber, ReadyTalk and GoToMeeting.

  • Where is Skype headquarters?

    Skype headquarters is located at 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond.

  • Where are Skype offices?

    Skype has an office in Redmond.

  • How many offices does Skype have?

    Skype has 1 office.