Now Skype is part of Microsoft. Together we will bring innovative technology to friends, family and colleagues everywhere. And now the future possibilities for our customers are even more exciting. We will enable more people to connect in more ways that transform and enhance their lives. And this is just the beginning.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/09 | Series B | 18.8M | Unknown |
People
Jonathan Chadwick (CFO)
Scott Durchslag (COO)
Josh Silverman (President)
Laura Shesgreen (CFO)
Tony Bates (President, the Skype Division of Microsoft)
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News
Hello, Skype … and WhatsApp: Viber has 200M users and a new, spiffy desktop video-calling client
May 7, 2013 3:56 pm
Mobile-first messaging and communications platform Viber has landed on the desktop. Originally available only on smartphone platforms like Android, iOS,… Continue reading ⟩
Would you crowdfund (or use) this Skype-based security system?
April 29, 2013 8:06 pm
Picture this: You’re at work, and you want to check on your kid or pet. You pull up your Skype… Continue reading ⟩
Skype malware makes your PC a slave to mining Bitcoins
April 5, 2013 5:48 pm
On top of news that Bitcoin digital wallets were causing security headaches for customers, a new piece of malware spread… Continue reading ⟩