Why Skype is interesting

a16z joined Silver Lake-led 2009 take-private before Microsoft acquisition — classic comms exit.

Key facts

• Consortium buyout (Sep 2009): Silver Lake-led group incl. a16z and Index at $2.75B (Silver Lake press)
• Exit (2011): Microsoft acquired Skype

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Skype's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Industries

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Related funding articles

Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Skype's financing or category context.

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