LinkedIn IPO
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform, connecting over 800 million professionals globally for networking, job searching, and business development. The platform's dominance in professional networking and its valuable user data made it one of the most watched social media companies by investors.
Key Facts
| Industry | Professional Social Network |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Employees | ~20,000 |
| Website | linkedin.com |
| Funding | Acquired by Microsoft for $26.2B in 2016 |
About LinkedIn
LinkedIn established itself as the world's largest professional networking platform, connecting over 900 million professionals globally and serving as a critical platform for career development, recruiting, and business networking. The platform generates revenue through multiple streams including talent solutions for recruiters, premium subscriptions for professionals, and advertising services for businesses targeting professional audiences. Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016, integrating it with Microsoft's productivity and cloud services ecosystem while maintaining its independent operation. Under Microsoft's ownership, LinkedIn has expanded its learning and development offerings, enhanced its creator economy features, and strengthened its position as an essential business tool for sales, marketing, and human resources professionals.
IPO Status
LinkedIn went public in 2011 and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker LNKD until it was acquired by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2 billion. The IPO was one of the most successful tech offerings of its time, with shares more than doubling on the first day of trading. However, the stock faced volatility in later years due to growth concerns. Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn was one of the largest tech deals at the time, valuing the company at $196 per share. Since the acquisition, LinkedIn has operated as a subsidiary of Microsoft and is no longer independently traded. The acquisition allowed LinkedIn to integrate with Microsoft's productivity tools while maintaining its professional networking focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does LinkedIn have a stock?
LinkedIn had an IPO in 2011 and traded publicly until Microsoft acquired it in 2016. The company is no longer independently public.
When is the LinkedIn IPO date?
There is no LinkedIn IPO as Microsoft acquired the company in 2016 for $26.2 billion. LinkedIn now operates as a Microsoft subsidiary.
How can I buy LinkedIn stock?
You cannot buy LinkedIn stock directly since Microsoft acquired it in 2016. Investors can buy Microsoft stock (MSFT) to gain exposure to LinkedIn's performance as part of Microsoft's business.
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