Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a diverse range of software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and a variety of enterprise solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, which encompasses customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Additionally, Microsoft provides gaming hardware like Xbox consoles, as well as cloud services via Microsoft Azure. The company also runs several global accelerator programs, such as those in London, Seattle, Beijing, and Paris, aimed at nurturing startups by providing mentorship, technical support, and resources to foster growth and innovation. With a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, Microsoft for Startups offers free access to its cloud services and facilitates connections with its extensive partner ecosystem. Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft has established itself as a pivotal player in the technology sector, serving both consumer and commercial markets worldwide.

Erin Burchfield

Global Director, Microsoft Philanthropies - Tech for Social Impact

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Yuval Eldar

Partner GM IoT / OT Security

Bill Gates

Co-Founder

Nir Giller

Partner and Director of IoT and OT Security

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Ashok Misra

Principal PM Manager

Satya Nadella

CEO

Patricia Obermaier

Vice President, US Health and Life Sciences

Emily Rich

Director of Startups

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brad Smith

President

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Messaging

Laiye

Series A in 2016
Laiye is an AI interactive platform that offers consumers and enterprises with intelligent assistant products developed with natural language processing, multi-turn dialog management, and context-based recommendation technologies. The company's main product, Wulai, enables enterprises to build chatbots. It also aims to help enterprise customers improve sales revenue, marketing ROI, and service efficiency through a business messaging and conversation solutions. Laiye was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Wand Labs

Acquisition in 2016
Wand Labs, Inc. develops a mobile application that allows users to share music, videos, and locations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Foster City, California.

Laiye

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Laiye is an AI interactive platform that offers consumers and enterprises with intelligent assistant products developed with natural language processing, multi-turn dialog management, and context-based recommendation technologies. The company's main product, Wulai, enables enterprises to build chatbots. It also aims to help enterprise customers improve sales revenue, marketing ROI, and service efficiency through a business messaging and conversation solutions. Laiye was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Rong Cloud

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Rong cloud under the Beijing Network Technology Co., Ltd. is the first professional instant messaging cloud service provider, focused for the Internet, mobile Internet developers to provide instant communications capabilities and cloud-based services. By Rong cloud platform, developers do not have to build server hardware environment, it can be instant messaging, real-time network the ability to rapidly integrate it into applications. Rong cloud core team from the flying letters R & D and operations teams, has nearly 10 years of technology development and operation and maintenance experience in the field of instant messaging, instant messaging master core technologies.

Citious

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Citious offers an instant messaging application for an improved customer service of companies. With the app, when a client wants to contact the company for a problem or doubt, they should only open the company's application on their mobile phone and write a message to them. On the other side of the application, the people in charge of serving customers will receive their message in order to manage it and offer them the best possible response. The company aims to end the annoyances that customers have when they contact companies that cause all the effort they invest in their customer service to not get the results they expect.

Talko

Acquisition in 2015
Talko builds software and services for communications and social productivity, focused on new usage scenarios enabled by cloud-connected mobile devices. We are currently in pre-release product development.

Echo Locker

Acquisition in 2015
Echo Lockscreen is a lock screen that allows you to conveniently and easily view and manage all of the notifications on your Android device.

Drupe

Seed Round in 2015
Revolutionizes mobile interactions by introducing the “People First” approach, putting people in the center of the mobile experience.

HeyyThere

Venture Round in 2015
HeyyThere is a location-based messaging application that allows users to leave messages in specific locations for friends and family. The app ensures that recipients receive these messages when they are nearby, facilitating more meaningful and context-aware communication. By leveraging technology, HeyyThere enables users to send messages to geo-located friends, focusing on enhancing connections through shared experiences tied to physical spaces. This innovative approach to messaging combines location awareness with personal interactions, making it easy for individuals to engage with their social circles in a unique and timely manner.

I Met

Venture Round in 2015
I Met is a mobile application building a timeline of your encounters and making easier you contacts management : ► exchange your contact information by taping 2 times on your phone, ► each new contact is automatically tied to a context (event, place), ► order your timeline by time, context or name, ► check who's around you, even people who are not yet on I Met.

Bontact

Seed Round in 2015
Bontact is a New York-based company that operates a multi-channel communication platform designed to facilitate real-time interactions between businesses and their website visitors. Its services include live chat, callback, SMS, and email functionality, all accessible through a single user-friendly interface. Bontact's platform allows businesses to engage directly with customers, enhancing sales and customer support experiences. The software supports proactive customer interaction, contributing to a more personalized service and improved shopping atmosphere. Additionally, Bontact offers advanced reporting and segmentation features, enabling businesses to manage their communication strategies effectively and record conversations for further analysis. This comprehensive approach to customer engagement helps businesses meet their customers' needs and fosters positive experiences on their websites.

I Met

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
I Met is a mobile application building a timeline of your encounters and making easier you contacts management : ► exchange your contact information by taping 2 times on your phone, ► each new contact is automatically tied to a context (event, place), ► order your timeline by time, context or name, ► check who's around you, even people who are not yet on I Met.

SmartNotify

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
SmartNotify is a technology company based in France that focuses on simplifying communication for users by providing a centralized platform for managing various messaging channels such as phone, SMS, email, and social media. The company addresses the challenges posed by the increasing volume of communication, which can lead to costly interruptions and confusion over the best channels to use for outreach. SmartNotify's solution includes a web interface and mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Amazon devices, allowing users to send and receive messages and calls seamlessly. Utilizing a learning algorithm, SmartNotify analyzes data to facilitate effective communication, helping clients connect with their audience at the right time and through the appropriate channels. This approach is particularly beneficial for organizations that need to deliver critical messages, such as medical or cancellation reminders, ensuring that important information reaches the intended recipients efficiently.

Pinio

Seed Round in 2014
Pinio lets us share what we think and how we feel in a richer, more personal way. Share your thoughts with the world, engage in small communities or spark public talks.

Jademail

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Next generation email app/mail client.

HeyyThere

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
HeyyThere is a location-based messaging application that allows users to leave messages in specific locations for friends and family. The app ensures that recipients receive these messages when they are nearby, facilitating more meaningful and context-aware communication. By leveraging technology, HeyyThere enables users to send messages to geo-located friends, focusing on enhancing connections through shared experiences tied to physical spaces. This innovative approach to messaging combines location awareness with personal interactions, making it easy for individuals to engage with their social circles in a unique and timely manner.

HiPerfLogic

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
an efficient communication management software that centralizes all company communications.

Comment vous dire ?

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Web app which associates to help you find the right words. It links your intention or mood to quotes and pictures you can use to express yourself.

Seeblings

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Seeblings is a mobile app for creating and sharing interactive video greetings designed with Augmented Reality technology. Based on Seeblings's innovative technology, we provide a new way for creation of a truly fun, emotional and unique greeting that you are its main star! Just pick a theme, add designs, record and share the amazing result with your family and friends. Available on the App Store: http://apple.co/1NgctaK Coming soon on Google Play.

Feiyan

Non Equity Assistance in 2012
allows users to send coupons for a custom meal via text message, and to send virtual gifts and attend celebrations in spirit.

Reveal

Seed Round in 2012
Reveal is an OS X application that connects its users instantly in one-on-one chats with new people nearby or across the globe. It allows both parties to start anonymous, and then choose to reveal info about themselves, like their name or photo, as they become comfortable. The company was launched in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Yammer

Acquisition in 2012
Yammer is an enterprise social network designed to enhance team collaboration, empower employees, and facilitate business transformation. Established in 2008 and now a part of Microsoft, Yammer allows employees to connect and communicate in real time across various departments and locations. Users can create project-specific groups, share and edit documents, and exchange information through a platform accessible via web, desktop, and mobile devices. This flexibility supports a "virtual office" environment, allowing employees to remain engaged while on the move. Yammer also integrates seamlessly with other systems, such as Microsoft SharePoint, providing a cohesive social layer across enterprise applications. With over 7 million users, including staff from 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer significantly contributes to improving employee productivity and engagement through efficient communication and collaboration.

Skype

Acquisition in 2011
Skype Communications SARL, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Luxembourg, is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation that offers a versatile application for online communication. The service allows users to make audio and video calls, send instant messages, and conduct professional meetings, all through various devices including computers, mobile phones, and tablets. Skype facilitates connections between individuals and groups, enabling users to share experiences, celebrate events, and collaborate effectively, regardless of their physical locations. While the basic features of Skype are free, additional services such as calling landlines, sending texts, and accessing Wi-Fi can be obtained through pay-as-you-go options or subscriptions. The platform also emphasizes security, encrypting calls and chats to ensure privacy during communication.

Parlano

Acquisition in 2007
Parlano, acquired by Microsoft in 2007, specializes in enterprise-level team collaboration and messaging solutions through its MindAlign product series. MindAlign is designed to enhance communication within businesses by combining the asynchronous capabilities of email with the real-time functionality of instant messaging. This platform facilitates persistent group chats focused on critical business topics, helping to connect employees, customers, and partners effectively. In addition to its messaging solutions, Parlano offers business planning and technical implementation services, catering to various sectors including technology, financial services, energy, and defense. The MindAlign platform aims to streamline communication and reduce information silos, ultimately improving collaboration across organizations.

Colloquis

Acquisition in 2006
Colloquis created conversation-based interactive customer service agents, distributed via instant messaging platforms. Creator of first bot on AOL Instant Messenger, SmarterChild.

Frontbridge Technologies

Acquisition in 2005
Frontbridge technologies provided electronic messaging with security services for email and IM archiving, spam filtering, virus scanning, encrypted email, policy enforcement and disaster recovery.

MessageCast

Acquisition in 2005
MessageCast, acquired by Microsoft in 2005, is a pioneer in creating broadcast messaging systems using real-time networks and RSS content feeds. MessageCast's technology notifies customers about information services, blog and podcast updates, product information, and updates.

2nd Century

Venture Round in 2000
2nd Century Communications is a developer of business communication software designed to address the communication needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company operates as an open network application service provider, enabling these businesses to leverage advanced internet networking capabilities. Its software offers a unified communications and desktop computing environment, equipping organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness in the modern marketplace.

Windows Live Hotmail

Acquisition in 1997
Windows Live Hotmail offers Web-based email services. Its services include Hotmail, MSN, Messenger, SkyDrive password-protected online storage, and Windows live, as well as provision for photos and slideshows, and calendar and events. The company was formerly known as MSN Hotmail. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

Hotmail

Acquisition in 1997
Hotmail is a web-based email service that allows users to send and receive electronic mail via the internet, enabling communication from any location. Founded in 1995 and originally known as MSN Hotmail, the service is based in Redmond, Washington. Hotmail offers a variety of additional features, including support for photos, slideshows, calendars, and events. In December 1997, Hotmail was acquired by Microsoft Corporation, further integrating its services within Microsoft's suite of online tools.
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