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Microsoft

AddedMar 19, 2024

UpdatedJul 16, 2026

Microsoft

Public

Microsoft provides software, cloud, AI, gaming, devices, and productivity platforms worldwide.

HQ

Redmond, WA, US

Founded

Microsoft develops software, cloud infrastructure, AI services, productivity applications, gaming platforms, developer tools, security products, business applications, and devices for consumers, enterprises, developers, and public-sector organizations worldwide.

Its ecosystem spans Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, GitHub, LinkedIn, Xbox, Surface, and Copilot, connecting workplace collaboration, application development, cybersecurity, data platforms, and intelligent assistants across a broad technology stack.

Microsoft - M & A Snapshot

GitHub
Acquired by Microsoft • $7.5B • Oct 26, 2018
LinkedIn
Acquired by Microsoft • $26.2B • Dec 8, 2016
Mojang Studios
Acquired by Microsoft • $2.5B • Nov 6, 2014

Microsoft - Products & Services

ONNX Runtime
ONNX Runtime is a cross-platform inference and training accelerator for machine-learning models.
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AutoGen
AutoGen is an open-source programming framework for building AI agents and enabling multi-agent collaboration.
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Call of Duty: Warzone
A free-to-play battle royale game set in the Call of Duty universe.
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Xbox Controllers
Microsoft's Xbox controllers are wireless gamepads for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.
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Azure Machine Learning
Azure Machine Learning competing enterprise offering.
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Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a free Microsoft source code editor for software development across most major programming languages.
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AI & ML Engineering Professional Certificate
Microsoft's AI & ML Engineering Professional Certificate teaches deep learning and neural networks through hands-on projects.
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Microsoft Excel Copilot
AI-powered assistant integrated directly into Microsoft Excel.
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Extended Detection and Response
Unified extended detection and response platform integrating endpoint, identity, and cloud security signals.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio
Microsoft Copilot Studio lets organizations build, deploy, and manage AI agents.
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Microsoft Advertising
Microsoft Advertising helps businesses run ads across Microsoft inventory.
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Microsoft Bing
Microsoft Bing is Microsoft’s web search service.
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Xbox
Xbox is Microsoft's gaming platform for consoles, cloud gaming, subscriptions, studios, and player services.
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Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 is Microsoft's business applications suite for sales, service, finance, operations, and commerce.
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Windows
Windows is Microsoft's desktop operating system for personal computers, enterprise devices, and app ecosystems.
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Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 bundles Office apps, Teams, security, storage, Copilot, and productivity services for work.
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Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's cloud platform for computing, data, AI, developer services, and infrastructure.
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Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface is the Windows laptop, tablet, and 2-in-1 PC line from Microsoft.
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Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass provides subscription access to console, PC, and cloud games.
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Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI companion across web, work, Windows, Edge, Bing, and Microsoft 365.
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Microsoft Accelerator Bangalore
Microsoft Accelerator Bangalore: A startup accelerator offering tech support, consulting, and investor connections.

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Microsoft - Quick Facts

Who are Microsoft's competitors?

Companies similar to Microsoft include PrismML, Pentagon, Doublezero and PUBG.

When was Microsoft founded?

Microsoft was founded in 1975.

Where is Microsoft's headquarters located?

Microsoft's headquarters is located in Redmond, WA, US.

How much has Microsoft raised to-date?

As of Dec 9, 2022, Microsoft has raised a total of $1M (USD).

How many employees does Microsoft have?

Microsoft has 228,000 employees as of Jun 30, 2025.

Microsoft - Classification

Industry: Business Software Companies
Cloud Computing Providers
Computer Hardware Companies
CRM Software Companies
Electronic Products Manufacturers
Software Companies
Ownership: Public
Technology: AI
Cloud
Geographic Exposure: Global

Model: Platform
Revenue: SaaS
Transactional
Customer: Enterprises
Small Business

Tags: Enterprise
SaaS

Unique IDs: ein: 911144442
secCik: 0000789019
ticker: MSFT

NAICS: 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
510000Information
518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
SIC: 7300Business Services
7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC: 1820Reproduction of recorded media
5820Software publishing

Show 27 more industry codes

NAICS: 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
334200Communications Equipment Manufacturing
334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
334600Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
513200Software Publishers
540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
330000Manufacturing
334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
513000Publishing Industries
541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
334610Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
513210Software Publishers
541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC: 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
6000Depository Institutions
3670Electronic Components And Accessories
5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
3679Electronic Components, Not Elsewhere Classified
5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
7371Computer Programming Services
7379Computer Related Services, Not Elsewhere Classified