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Skype is a communication platform offering video meetings, voice calls, instant messaging, screen sharing, and file collaboration tools for both personal and professional users.

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Founders & leadership

NZNiklas Zennstrom
Niklas ZennstromFounder & CEO2003–2007Niklas Zennström co-founded Skype and Kazaa, and currently serves as founding partner and CEO of Atomico, a venture capital platform supporting European entrepreneurs. He also leads Zennström Philanthropies, focusing on human rights and climate sustainability initiatives.
JFJanus Friis
Janus FriisFounder2003–2007
JT
Jaan TallinnFounder
NZ
Niklas ZennströmFounder

Investors · 11

Atomicolisted by AtomicoLondon

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August Capitallisted by August CapitalSan Francisco Bay Area · $1M – $15M

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Bessemer Venture Partnerslisted by Bessemer Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $50K – $100M

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Draper Associateslisted by Draper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M

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Future Ventureslisted by Future VenturesLos Altos · $1M – $10M

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Horizons Ventureslisted by Horizons VenturesHong Kong · $500K – $10M
Mangrove Capital Partnerslisted by Mangrove Capital PartnersLuxembourg · $540K – $5.4Mvia Yannick Oswald · inferred

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Morpheus Ventureslisted by Morpheus VenturesSherman Oaks · $1M – $10M

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Silver Lake Partnerslisted by Silver Lake PartnersMenlo Park

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LakestarreportedZurich · $540K

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Acquisitions · 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does Skype do?
Skype is a communication platform offering video meetings, voice calls, instant messaging, screen sharing, and file collaboration tools for both personal and professional users.
Who founded Skype?
Skype was founded by Niklas Zennstrom, Janus Friis.
Who are Skype's investors?
Skype's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Atomico, August Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Draper Associates, Future Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners and 3 more.