# Skype

> Internet voice and video communications platform.

## Why it is interesting

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

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## 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

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/index-ventures

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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