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Xamarin

acquired by Microsoft

San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · 3 known investors

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Acquired by Microsoft February 2016 · $400M (~$400 million (unofficial, per Bloomberg/WSJ reports)) · source ↗

Xamarin was a San Francisco software company founded in 2011 that built cross-platform mobile development tools letting developers write native iOS, Android, and Windows apps using shared C#/.NET code.

Founders & leadership

Xamarin was founded in 2011 by Nathaniel D. Friedman and Miguel de Icaza.

ND
Nathaniel D. FriedmanCo-founder
MD
Miguel de IcazaCo-founder

Board

JCJohn Connors
John ConnorsBoard directorManaging Partner at Ignition Partners
AMAnn Miura-ko
Ann Miura-koBoard directorCo-founding Partner at Floodgate
TD
Ted DintersmithBoard director

Investors · 3

Insight Partnerslisted by Insight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M

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Lead Edge Capitallisted by Lead Edge CapitalNew York · $50M – $400M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$54.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$54.3MraisedAug 2014 · 15 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John ConnorsDirector
  • Ann Miura-koDirector
  • Ted DintersmithDirector
  • Nathaniel D. FriedmanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Miguel de IcazaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$54.3M
Amount sold
$54.3M
First sale
Aug 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

5 people who came through Xamarin went on to found or lead other companies.

Ian JanickiProduct DesignerFounded Outfit +2David SiegelHead of DesignFounded GlideJason SmithSoftware Engineering ManagerFounded GlideDavid JarvisSoftware Engineer (Contractor)Founded GRIFFINSeif LotfySoftware Engineer, Xamarin Insights (acquired by Microsoft)Founded Axiom

Frequently asked questions

What does Xamarin do?
Xamarin was a San Francisco software company founded in 2011 that built cross-platform mobile development tools letting developers write native iOS, Android, and Windows apps using shared C#/.NET code.
Who founded Xamarin?
Xamarin was founded by Nathaniel D. Friedman, Miguel de Icaza in 2011.
Who are Xamarin's investors?
Xamarin's investors include Floodgate, Insight Partners, Lead Edge Capital.
How much funding has Xamarin raised?
Xamarin has disclosed $54.3M raised across 1 round.
Who acquired Xamarin?
Xamarin was acquired by Microsoft.
Where is Xamarin headquartered?
Xamarin is headquartered in San Francisco, US.