Microsoft

Microsoft

Develops software, hardware, and cloud services

About Microsoft

Simplify's Rating
Why Microsoft is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Gaming

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

Overview

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Microsoft develops and sells a variety of software products, services, and hardware. Key software offerings include the Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite, which help users with everyday tasks and productivity. Azure is their cloud service that allows businesses to store and manage data online. On the hardware side, Microsoft produces devices like the Surface tablets and laptops, as well as the Xbox gaming console. Unlike many competitors, Microsoft combines software, cloud services, and hardware into a single ecosystem, making it easier for users to access and integrate their tools. The company's goal is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve more through technology.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased AI investments boost demand for Azure's cloud services.
  • Software-defined manufacturing trends open new markets for Microsoft's IoT solutions.
  • High-performance computing demand aligns with Azure's capabilities in engineering sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups pose competitive threats to Microsoft's security solutions.
  • OpenAI's advancements in AI could outpace Microsoft's generative AI technologies.
  • Software-defined manufacturing may disrupt Microsoft's traditional hardware production.

What makes Microsoft unique

  • Microsoft's Azure cloud services offer robust AI and machine learning capabilities.
  • The Surface line combines innovative hardware design with seamless software integration.
  • Microsoft Office suite remains a leading productivity tool across various industries.

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Funding

Total Funding

$62M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↓ -4%
TechCrunch
May 7th, 2025
Ox Security lands a fresh $60M to scan for vulnerabilities in code

Startup Ox Security has landed a fresh $60 million in funding for its tech to scan for vulnerabilities in codebases.

WTAQ
Apr 25th, 2025
TitletownTech makes $2.7 million investment in two winners of Startup Draft

After seeing the strength of the TitletownTech Startup Draft field, officials decided to double their initial award and choose two winners, rather than just one. Both companies received $1 million and $350K in Azure credits, totaling $2.7 million in investments and cloud resources.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 7th, 2025
Rescale Raises $115M in Venture Funding

Rescale, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in engineering software for designing race cars and computer chips, secured $115 million in venture financing.

Bloomberg
Apr 1st, 2025
OpenAI Finalizes $40 Billion SoftBank-Led Funding at $300 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, said it has finalized a funding round that will bring in $40 billion from SoftBank Group Corp. and other investors at a $300 billion valuation, including money raised.

Microsoft
Dec 17th, 2024
Microsoft goes public - Stories

Microsoft went public with a $21 offering price that increased to $35.50 before the end of the day. Some 2.5 million shares were sold the first day, raising $61 million in what some analysts referred to as “the deal of the year.” Co-founder Bill Gates, then 30, sold $1.6 million in shares and retained a 45 percent stake worth $350 million. Microsoft stock climbed more than a hundredfold between 1986 and 1996.

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