LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking platform, helping millions connect for jobs, business, and career growth. But have you ever wondered who owns LinkedIn? Let’s find out!

Who Created LinkedIn?

LinkedIn was founded in 2002 and launched in 2003 by:
Reid Hoffman – Co-founder and early PayPal executive
Allen Blue
Konstantin Guericke
Eric Ly
Jean-Luc Vaillant

Their goal was to create a social network for professionals to connect, find jobs, and grow their careers.

Who Owns LinkedIn Now?

Microsoft owns LinkedIn.
In 2016, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in one of its biggest deals ever.
Despite being owned by Microsoft, LinkedIn operates as an independent brand under its own leadership.

Why Did Microsoft Buy LinkedIn?

Microsoft saw LinkedIn as a powerful tool for business and professional networking. The acquisition helped Microsoft:

Expand in the business and career networking space
Integrate LinkedIn with Microsoft Office and cloud services
Use LinkedIn’s data to improve AI and recruitment tools

Who is the CEO of LinkedIn?

Ryan Roslansky is the current CEO of LinkedIn (since 2020).
Reid Hoffman, the co-founder, is no longer involved in day-to-day operations but remains an advisor.

How Does LinkedIn Make Money?

LinkedIn Premium – Paid subscriptions for job seekers and professionals.
LinkedIn Ads – Businesses pay to run targeted ads.
LinkedIn Talent Solutions – Companies pay to post jobs and find employees.
LinkedIn Learning – A paid platform for online courses.

Most of LinkedIn’s revenue comes from advertising and job recruitment services.

Is LinkedIn Public or Private?

LinkedIn was a public company before Microsoft bought it in 2016.
Now, LinkedIn is a private subsidiary of Microsoft and is no longer traded on the stock market.