# Microsoft's Acquisitions Map: 46 Startups It Has Bought, by Sector > The 46 venture-backed startups Microsoft has acquired that we track, by sector: IT Services, Software and Internet and more. Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/microsoft-acquisitions-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## IT Services 11 - [LinkedIn](https://millionrounds.com/company/linkedin) - [Groove Networks](https://millionrounds.com/company/groove-networks) - [Parature](https://millionrounds.com/company/parature) - [*S* SwiftKey](https://millionrounds.com/company/swiftkey) - [Metanautix](https://millionrounds.com/company/metanautix) - [*A* AdECN](https://millionrounds.com/company/adecn) - [Apiphany](https://millionrounds.com/company/apiphany) - [Wand Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/wand-labs) - [Genee](https://millionrounds.com/company/genee) - [FantasySalesTeam](https://millionrounds.com/company/fantasysalesteam) - [Perceptive Pixel](https://millionrounds.com/company/perceptive-pixel) ## Software 10 - [Yammer](https://millionrounds.com/company/yammer) - [Xamarin](https://millionrounds.com/company/xamarin) - [InMage Systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/inmage-systems) - [*S* Sentillion](https://millionrounds.com/company/sentillion) - [*T* TakeLessons](https://millionrounds.com/company/takelessons) - [BlueStripe](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluestripe) - [Citus Data](https://millionrounds.com/company/citus-data) - [Opalis Software](https://millionrounds.com/company/opalis-software) - [SeaDragon Software](https://millionrounds.com/company/seadragon-software) - [*A* AVIcode](https://millionrounds.com/company/avicode) ## Internet 6 - [*WC* Whale Communications](https://millionrounds.com/company/whale-communications) - [Smash.gg](https://millionrounds.com/company/smash-gg) - [Powerset](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerset) - [FlipGrid](https://millionrounds.com/company/flipgrid) - [Mover](https://millionrounds.com/company/mover) - [*RA* RAV Antivirus](https://millionrounds.com/company/rav-antivirus) ## AI 5 - [Sunrise](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunrise) - [*R* RiskIQ](https://millionrounds.com/company/riskiq) - [Forethought](https://millionrounds.com/company/forethought) - [*T* Tellme](https://millionrounds.com/company/tellme) - [Glint](https://millionrounds.com/company/glint) ## Cybersecurity 4 - [CyberX](https://millionrounds.com/company/cyberx) - [*B* BlueTalon](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluetalon) - [*C* CloudKnox](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudknox) - [*RL* ReFirm Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/refirm-labs) ## Advertising & Adtech 2 - [*PN* Pando Networks](https://millionrounds.com/company/pando-networks) - [Massive](https://millionrounds.com/company/massive) ## Cleantech 2 - [Rare](https://millionrounds.com/company/rare) - [Valence Technology](https://millionrounds.com/company/valence-technology) ## Big Data & Analytics 2 - [*AS* Avere Systems](https://millionrounds.com/company/avere-systems) - [*RA* Revolution Analytics](https://millionrounds.com/company/revolution-analytics) ## Engineering 1 - [Jellyfish](https://millionrounds.com/company/jellyfish) ## Travel & Hospitality 1 - [*F* Farecast](https://millionrounds.com/company/farecast) ## Construction 1 - [Teleo](https://millionrounds.com/company/teleo) ## Martech 1 - [*FT* Frontbridge Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/frontbridge-technologies) ## Segment by segment ### IT Services 11 startups · $330M raised - [**LinkedIn**](https://millionrounds.com/company/linkedin) With Global Network Point, your sales and marketing teamsgain all the B2B data intelligence that is needed to qualify theright pro United States $221M - [**Groove Networks**](https://millionrounds.com/company/groove-networks) Groove helps you manage customer conversations effortlessly with a shared inbox, smart automation, AI-powered tools, and streamlin United States $38M - [**Parature**](https://millionrounds.com/company/parature) Parature, now known as Parature from Microsoft, is a provider of cloud-based customer service and social engagement software. United States $30M - [*S* **SwiftKey**](https://millionrounds.com/company/swiftkey) SwiftKey's mission is to enhance interaction between people and technology. United Kingdom $22M - [**Metanautix**](https://millionrounds.com/company/metanautix) Metanautix was a software company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2012. United States $7.0M - [*A* **AdECN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/adecn) AdECN is the only real-time, auction-based, neutral exchange for online display advertising. United States $3.1M - [**Apiphany**](https://millionrounds.com/company/apiphany) Apiphany provides API management and delivery solutions that enable organizations to leverage the mobile, social and app economy. United States $2.9M - [**Wand Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wand-labs) Wand Labs designs, develops and provides a mobile based application that allows users to send message and share music, videos and locations. United States $2.7M ### Software 10 startups · $363M raised - [**Yammer**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yammer) Yammer is an enterprise social network that enables employees to collaborate across departments, geographies and business applications. United States $142M - [**Xamarin**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xamarin) Xamarin provides development tools to build and test native mobile apps, such as Xamarin Platform, Xamarin Test Cloud, and Xamarin Insights. United States $82M - [**InMage Systems**](https://millionrounds.com/company/inmage-systems) Microsoft acquired InMage in July 2014. United States $36M - [*S* **Sentillion**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sentillion) Sentillion offers identity and access management technology solutions for caregivers in hospitals and healthcare organizations. United States $29M - [*T* **TakeLessons**](https://millionrounds.com/company/takelessons) Acquired by Microsoft (MSFT). United States $29M - [**BlueStripe**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluestripe) BlueStripe provides FactFinder, an application management and transaction monitoring product. United States $21M - [**Citus Data**](https://millionrounds.com/company/citus-data) Citus Data horizontally scales PostgreSQL, taking relational power further for real-time data. United States $13M - [**Opalis Software**](https://millionrounds.com/company/opalis-software) Opalis Software provides comprehensive IT process automation solutions in physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures for enterprises. Canada $8.5M ### Internet 6 startups · $107M raised - [*WC* **Whale Communications**](https://millionrounds.com/company/whale-communications) Whale Communications (acquired by Microsoft) is a provider of secure access products, such as SSL, VPN, and Web application firewalls. United States $38M - [**Smash.gg**](https://millionrounds.com/company/smash-gg) Smash.gg provides software to improve the Smash experience for streamers, players, tournament attendees, and spectators. United States $28M - [**Powerset**](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerset) Powerset is a search engine focused on in-depth natural language processing. United States $23M - [**FlipGrid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/flipgrid) Flipgrid is a video platform promoting active, social learning in classrooms and enterprises around the world. - $17M - [**Mover**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mover) Mover is a travel agency that provides transport and tourism services. Canada $1.0M - [*RA* **RAV Antivirus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rav-antivirus) RAV Antivirus was founded in 1994 to primarily meet the growing security needs of internet service providers and Linux users. - $100K ### AI 5 startups · $442M raised - [**Sunrise**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunrise) The Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026. United States $335M - [*R* **RiskIQ**](https://millionrounds.com/company/riskiq) RiskIQ is a security company that provides digital threat management solutions for software vendors. United States $66M - [**Forethought**](https://millionrounds.com/company/forethought) Forethought is a generative AI suite for customer support automation. United States $34M - [*T* **Tellme**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tellme) AI-powered app for personalised, interactive museum experiences. United States $6.0M - [**Glint**](https://millionrounds.com/company/glint) Glint offers an employee engagement platform. United Kingdom $1.0M ### Cybersecurity 4 startups · $102M raised - [**CyberX**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cyberx) United States $60M - [*B* **BlueTalon**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluetalon) United States $27M - [*C* **CloudKnox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudknox) United States $11M - [*RL* **ReFirm Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/refirm-labs) ReFirm Labs is a group of IoT security experts that develops a new method for vetting and validating firmware. United States $3.5M ### Advertising & Adtech 2 startups · $32M raised - [*PN* **Pando Networks**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pando-networks) Pando Networks is a peer-to-peer media distribution company improving the delivery performance of online media assets. United States $19M - [**Massive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/massive) Smart people building useful products. United States $13M ### Cleantech 2 startups · $7.0M raised - [**Rare**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rare) Rare: is a market research company that offers data insights, consulting, brand perception, concept testing, and medical aesthetics tracker. United States $6.0M - [**Valence Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/valence-technology) Valence Technology develops and manufactures long-life lithium iron phosphate advanced energy storage solutions. United States $1.0M ### Big Data & Analytics 2 startups · $125M raised - [*AS* **Avere Systems**](https://millionrounds.com/company/avere-systems) Avere Systems offers NAS optimization solutions designed to scale performance and take advantage of new flash-based storage media. United States $86M - [*RA* **Revolution Analytics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/revolution-analytics) Revolution Analytics provides software and support for the open source R statistics language users. United States $39M ### Engineering 1 startup · $108M raised - [**Jellyfish**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jellyfish) Jellyfish is a marketing performance company that offers digital services. United States $108M ### Travel & Hospitality 1 startup · $21M raised - [*F* **Farecast**](https://millionrounds.com/company/farecast) Farecast is an online service that provides users with intelligent airfare predictions. United States $21M ### Construction 1 startup · $7.0M raised - [**Teleo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/teleo) Teleo provides construction equipment by converting existing fleet into remote-controlled robots. United States $7.0M ### Martech 1 startup · $8.0M raised - [*FT* **Frontbridge Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/frontbridge-technologies) Frontbridge Technologies provides electronic messaging and security services for email archiving, spam filtering, and disaster recovery. - $8.0M **How this map is made.** Every startup here raised money in rounds we track and was later bought by Microsoft, as reported. Each sits under its main sector, with what it raised before the deal. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026. ## More portfolio maps [All portfolios](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps) [Co-investors **Who invests with Microsoft** 81 co-investors](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/microsoft-co-investors)[Portfolio map **Microsoft portfolio map** 41 startups · $406B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/microsoft-portfolio-map)[Sector portfolio **Microsoft's AI portfolio** 16 startups · $370B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/microsoft-ai-portfolio)[Acquisitions **Google's acquisitions** 53 startups · $1.7B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/google-acquisitions-map)[Acquisitions **Apple's acquisitions** 26 startups · $1.2B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/apple-acquisitions-map)[Acquisitions **Facebook's acquisitions** 25 startups · $480M](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/facebook-acquisitions-map) ## Raising from investors like Microsoft? 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