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Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States

Microsoft is a global technology company that empowers every person and every organization to achieve more through meaningful innovation across software, cloud services, devices, and AI.

Focus Areas
Cloud computing (Azure), Productivity software (Microsoft 365 / Office), AI platforms and services

Tracked deals

10

10 tracked deals across 2018-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

10 buyout

Microsoft Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 6 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 6 years for Microsoft. 1 2018 3 2020 2 2021 2 2022 1 2023 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Microsoft Acquires Fintool to Embed Financial AI Agents in Excel and Microsoft 365
    April 21, 2026
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    Fintool
    Industry
    AI & Machine Learning
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft has acquired Fintool, a San Francisco-based AI startup that automates qualitative financial research using autonomous “agentic” workflows. The acquisition aims to embed Fintool’s technology into Microsoft 365—particularly to enhance Office apps like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for financial services professionals.

  • Microsoft Acquires Fungible Inc.
    January 9, 2023
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    Fungible Inc.
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft has acquired Fungible Inc., a provider of composable datacenter infrastructure and data processing units (DPUs), to accelerate innovation in its datacenter infrastructure and Azure offerings. The Fungible engineering team will join Microsoft's datacenter infrastructure groups to advance DPU solutions, networking and storage offload capabilities, and overall datacenter efficiency.

  • Microsoft Acquires Lumenisity
    December 15, 2022
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    Lumenisity
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Hampshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft has acquired Lumenisity, a U.K. pioneer in hollow-core optical fiber (NANF) technology, following Lumenisity's completion of a new hollow-core fiber manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Microsoft's efforts to reduce latency and increase data throughput across its cloud and distributed computing infrastructure, with potential applications across telecom, finance and healthcare.

  • LinkedIn Acquires Oribi Ltd.
    February 28, 2022
    Buyer
    LinkedIn Corporation, Microsoft Corporation
    Target
    Oribi Ltd.
    Seller
    Sequoia Capital, Ibex Investors, TLV Partners, S Capital
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Israel
    Type
    Buyout

    LinkedIn Corporation has acquired Tel Aviv-based Oribi Ltd., a provider of code-free marketing attribution and web analytics technology. Digital Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Oribi and its shareholders (including Sequoia Capital, Ibex Investors, TLV Partners and S Capital); the deal gives LinkedIn a marketing-attribution capability and establishes the company’s first office in Israel and a second R&D center outside the United States.

  • Microsoft Acquires Two Hat
    October 29, 2021
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    Two Hat
    Industry
    AI & Machine Learning
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft has acquired Two Hat, a Kelowna-based provider of AI-powered content moderation and digital-wellness solutions. The deal will integrate Two Hat’s moderation technology and team into Microsoft’s efforts to improve safety across Xbox, Minecraft and other Microsoft consumer and partner services.

  • Microsoft Acquires The Marsden Group
    March 16, 2021
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    The Marsden Group
    Industry
    Industrial Services
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft has acquired The Marsden Group, a provider of industrial technology innovation and rapid prototyping, to accelerate development of cloud, edge, IoT and AI-enabled industry solutions. The acquisition expands Microsoft's capability to help asset-intensive industries (manufacturing, automotive, logistics) quickly prototype, experiment and implement digital solutions.

  • Microsoft to Acquire ZeniMax Media (Bethesda Softworks)
    September 21, 2020
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    ZeniMax Media, Bethesda Softworks
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Maryland, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft announced plans to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, for $7.5 billion in cash. The deal brings an extensive portfolio of game franchises and multiple development studios (over 2,300 employees across the group) into Microsoft’s Xbox business and will add Bethesda’s future games to Xbox Game Pass.

  • Microsoft Acquires ADRM Software
    June 18, 2020
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    ADRM Software, Inc.
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Location
    Wyoming, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft has acquired ADRM Software, a provider of large-scale, industry-specific data models, to integrate ADRM’s industry data models into Microsoft Azure and accelerate customers’ data and AI initiatives. The ADRM team will join Microsoft to help deliver intelligent data lakes, improve data governance, and speed digital transformation for enterprise customers.

  • Microsoft Acquires Metaswitch Networks
    May 14, 2020
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    Metaswitch Networks
    Seller
    Francisco Partners, Sequoia Capital, Metaswitch founding team and employees
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft signed a definitive agreement to acquire Metaswitch Networks, a provider of cloud-native communications and virtualized network software, expanding Azure's capabilities for telecom operators and 5G deployments. The deal, which follows Microsoft's acquisition of Affirmed Networks, was completed from seller Francisco Partners (which had owned Metaswitch alongside other shareholders) and will be used to integrate Metaswitch's talent and technology into Azure to serve operators globally.

  • Microsoft Acquires Flipgrid
    June 18, 2018
    Buyer
    Microsoft
    Target
    Flipgrid
    Industry
    Education
    Location
    Minnesota, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Microsoft has acquired Flipgrid, a video-based social learning platform used by educators and students in over 180 countries. The acquisition brings Flipgrid's engagement-focused edtech capabilities into Microsoft's education portfolio, with Microsoft keeping the Flipgrid brand and making the platform free for schools.

Related Acquisition Pages

AI & Machine Learning Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Microsoft. Telecommunications Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Microsoft. Cloud & SaaS Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Microsoft. Data & Analytics Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Microsoft. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by Microsoft. Acquisitions in Maryland 1 tracked deal by Microsoft. Acquisitions in Minnesota 1 tracked deal by Microsoft. Acquisitions in Texas 1 tracked deal by Microsoft.

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