LinkedIn is a professional networking site. It is for job seekers and employers to find a suitable fit. It is more like an online social network that helps in creating professional relationships. The company also provides talent solutions through LinkedIn Corporate Solutions that enable corporates and private organizations to find, contact, and hire suitable candidates. LinkedIn is available both as a website and mobile application.
LINKEDIN PITCH DECK DETAILS
| Industry | Social |
| Amount Raised | $10 million |
| Year | 2004 |
| Stage | Series-B |
LinkedIn- QUICK FACTS
| Founded Date | May 5, 2003 |
| Founders | Allen Blue, Eric Ly, Jean-Luc Vaillant, Konstantin Guericke, Reid Hoffman |
| Headquarters | San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, West Coast |
| Last Funding Status | M&A |
| IPO Status | Delisted |
| Website | https://linkedin.com |
In 6 rounds of funding, LinkedIn has raised $154.8 million. Their latest Post-IPO Equity round of funding was raised on 15th Feb 2016. They have a total of 5 lead investors with TCV and Tiger Global Management as recent investors. LinkedIn was acquired by Microsoft for $26.2 billion on Jun 13, 2016. This was an all Cash deal.