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Linden Lab
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Linden Lab

Linden Lab

Linden Lab: Pioneering virtual experiences since 1999, empowering global creation and sharing.

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San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
1999
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Founded in 1999, Linden Lab is an American company dedicated to developing platforms that empower people to create, share, and benefit from virtual experiences. The company's core mission is to pioneer virtual experiences that enable global creation and sharing. Linden Lab's flagship product, Second Life, launched in 2003, is a groundbreaking 3D virtual world created entirely by its users. This platform allows tens of thousands of creators worldwide to develop new content and experiences, profiting from the sale of millions of virtual items in its marketplace.

Notable figures associated with Linden Lab include founder Philip Rosedale. The company has received investments from prominent venture capital firms such as Benchmark Capital and Omidyar Network. Key achievements include Second Life's enduring popularity, boasting nearly two billion user accounts and celebrating significant milestones like its 20th anniversary. Linden Lab's impact is evident in its pioneering role in the virtual world space, influencing the development of the metaverse and providing a successful model for user-generated content and virtual economies.

Linden Lab - Quick Facts

When was Linden Lab founded?

Linden Lab was founded in 1999.

Where is Linden Lab's headquarters located?

Linden Lab's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Linden Lab's last funding round?

Linden Lab's most recent funding round was for $11M (USD) in March 2006.

How much has Linden Lab raised to-date?

As of Mar 1, 2006, Linden Lab has raised a total of $19M (USD).

How many employees does Linden Lab have?

Linden Lab has 245 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Linden Lab - Classification

Technology
  • AR VR
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Virtual Items
  • Virtual World
Tags
  • Metaverse
  • Web3
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7371Computer Programming Services