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Skype

Skype was a proprietary telecommunications app for videotelephony, voice calls, and instant messaging, operated by Microsoft until its retirement in May 2025.

AcquiredTechnologyRedmond, WA501-1000 employees

Stage

Acquired

Status

Active

Founders & team

Co-founder, CEO

Co-founder, CTO

Head of Engineering

Head of Sales

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Web traffic

Search interest

Social followers

Glassdoor rating

News mentions

Gov contracts

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