Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a diverse range of software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and a variety of enterprise solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, which encompasses customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Additionally, Microsoft provides gaming hardware like Xbox consoles, as well as cloud services via Microsoft Azure. The company also runs several global accelerator programs, such as those in London, Seattle, Beijing, and Paris, aimed at nurturing startups by providing mentorship, technical support, and resources to foster growth and innovation. With a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, Microsoft for Startups offers free access to its cloud services and facilitates connections with its extensive partner ecosystem. Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft has established itself as a pivotal player in the technology sector, serving both consumer and commercial markets worldwide.
One Store is a mobile app market that allows users to download apps that are limited in Korea only. It is run by mobile carriers SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus and tech company Naver. It has combined its own four different platforms for Android-based smartphones and other mobile devices. Users can upgrade one of the apps to use One Store. It can be used on Android phones and tablets in Korea. It provides games, apps, mobile commerce, e-books, and video content to 35 million members. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seongnam Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.
Movere, Inc. provides the data and insights needed to plan cloud migrations and continuously optimize, monitor and analyze IT environments. The company was formerly known as Unified Logic Inc and changed its name to Movere Inc. Movere, Inc. Was founded in 2008 and is based in Bellevue, Washington. As of September 4, 2019, Movere, Inc operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
MyMusic is a music service that allows the world consume the largest collection of African music (popularly known as Afrobeats) produced from various African countries and in an expertly curated format. We've designed our application to also adapt to the unique peculiarities of the African market such as payments and user experience peculiarities.
Wand Labs, Inc. develops a mobile application that allows users to share music, videos, and locations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Foster City, California.
PayMyTable is a mobile application which enables you and your friends to seamlessly pay the restaurant bill without waiting for your server! Because a nice dining experience can easily be ruined by a frustrating payment process (waiting and fighting for the bill), use PayMyTable and finish on the best taste!
WINGiT S.A.S is a mobile application developer based in Archamps, France, established in 2012. The company offers a real-time event recommendation service that connects users with local experiences and activities, such as concerts, exhibitions, and happy hours. By utilizing a unique algorithm, WINGiT curates event information shared by local insiders on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application is accessible on mobile devices, web platforms, and Apple TV, allowing users to discover events in over 100 cities across multiple regions, including the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. WINGiT also collaborates with a diverse audience network of partners to enhance its service offerings.
Xamarin specializes in providing development tools for building and testing native mobile applications. Its offerings include the Xamarin Platform, Xamarin Test Cloud, and Xamarin Insights, designed to simplify the app development process. The platform allows businesses to create fully native applications for major devices—iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows—from a single codebase using C#. This capability enables organizations to share up to 100% of their source code across platforms, facilitating the use of existing skills, teams, tools, and code. With a user base exceeding 700,000 developers, including over 100 Fortune 500 companies, Xamarin serves clients in 120 countries, helping them efficiently develop both consumer and enterprise applications.
Zikera Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing a mobile music player application aimed at enhancing the listening experience for music fans. The company's core offering is a taste-learning algorithm that tracks user preferences to create personalized playlists, ensuring that users receive a tailored selection of music based on their individual tastes. The Groove app, which leverages this machine-learning technology, has gained significant popularity, amassing over 1.5 million downloads in the Apple App Store. Zikera's mission focuses on reengaging fans with their favorite music through innovative and personalized listening experiences.
Mobile Data Labs
Acquisition in 2015
Mobile Data Labs, Inc. provides MileIQ, a mileage-tracking mobile application. The company’s application captures, logs, and calculates miles that the user drives, as well as stores the drive log in cloud. It serves primarily independent contractors, consultants, real estate agents, and business owners. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
SadakPlay is a provider of an offline mobile entertainment network based in the United States. The company's platform allows users to access a wide range of mobile content, including movies, video songs, music, games, and applications, without the need for an internet connection. This unique service enables users to enjoy entertainment on their mobile devices anytime and anywhere, making it a convenient option for those who may have limited internet access. By focusing on offline content delivery, SadakPlay aims to become a trusted leader in the mobile content industry.
Native5 is a cloud-hosted mobile application development platform designed to facilitate the creation and management of applications across a wide range of mobile devices and tablets. The platform caters to both independent developers and enterprises, enabling them to develop applications that incorporate robust security features, integrate with social media, and utilize big data analytics. It offers a scalable and secure environment for application deployment, allowing users to host their applications on either private or shared clouds and to use distribution servers for selective application distribution. Additionally, Native5 provides tools for managing the entire application stack, including user and device access, while offering insights into system usage through a unified management console. This comprehensive approach empowers organizations to innovate and deliver enterprise applications more efficiently.
SafeMobile is a provider of a security platform aimed at enhancing the safe use of mobile devices while ensuring that users' lifestyles remain uncompromised. The platform features child protection systems that prevent access to unauthorized content, thereby helping users maintain control over their mobile environments. By focusing on user-friendly solutions, SafeMobile enables individuals and families to navigate digital landscapes securely, promoting a safer mobile experience without imposing significant changes on their daily routines.
Skip is a developer of mobile-based checkout application designed to use phones for self-checkout from retail stores.The company's application allows users to scan their purchases at the store and pay with their phone and integrated with several points of sale and loyalty providers, enabling retailers to process lots of transactions very quickly and users to save time by skip the checkout line.
Firef.ly is a mobile application designed to enhance the travel experience by seamlessly integrating trip planning, journaling, and travel guides into a cohesive digital story. The app serves as a local guide, enabling users to document and revisit their journeys, ensuring that important moments are preserved. Firef.ly addresses a notable gap in the travel market by focusing on the entire lifecycle of travel, aiming to create a comprehensive ecosystem that reduces the fragmentation commonly found in the industry. The founding team comprises experienced professionals from notable digital agencies and travel technology backgrounds, including veterans from Lonely Planet.
iDotools is a mobile application developer based in China, focused on creating lightweight Android desktop systems. The company offers products such as iDO lockscreen and iDO toolkit, which includes utilities like iDO Calculator, iDO Weather, iDO Flashlight, iDO Alarm, and iDO Note. Founded by former members of DuApps and Tapas Mobile, iDotools aims to deliver a user-friendly experience with its motto of providing "Simple, Extreme, Beautiful" services for Android users worldwide. Since its inception, the company has garnered over 20 million users for its applications, which enable convenient access to essential features without the need to unlock the device.
Skip is a developer of mobile-based checkout application designed to use phones for self-checkout from retail stores.The company's application allows users to scan their purchases at the store and pay with their phone and integrated with several points of sale and loyalty providers, enabling retailers to process lots of transactions very quickly and users to save time by skip the checkout line.
Drupe
Seed Round in 2015
Revolutionizes mobile interactions by introducing the “People First” approach, putting people in the center of the mobile experience.
I Met is a mobile application building a timeline of your encounters and making easier you contacts management : ► exchange your contact information by taping 2 times on your phone, ► each new contact is automatically tied to a context (event, place), ► order your timeline by time, context or name, ► check who's around you, even people who are not yet on I Met.
Sunrise is a free calendar app. Designed with love, Sunrise is a new experience that will make your life easier. Available on Android, iPhone, iPad & Web.
NowFloats enables Small and Medium Businesses (SME) to get an online presence by simply using SMS. This website can also be updated by sending regular SMS and this message can be delivered to the loyal customers of that business. Additionally the NowFloats algorithm ensures highest discoverability through intelligent Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
There are 47M Small & Medium Businesses in India, while there are only 700K registered websites. It is also estimated that almost 9.6M Indian businesses need some sort of online identity. With 900M+ mobile phones and SMS being the pervasive technology, NowFloats believes that getting business online thru SMS (or Apps) is a scalable and sustainable business.
NowFloats is co-founded by ex-Microsoft and ex-Saatchi & Saatchi team and has almost 2000 customers within 5 months of the product launch.
HockeyApp is an online platform that enables application developers to develop mobile applications for iOS, Android, OS X, and Windows. The platform allows its users to collect live crash reports, get feedback from their users, distribute betas, recruit new testers, and analyze test coverage. HockeyApp was launched in 2012 by Stefan Haubold, Thomas Dohmke, Michael Simmons, and Andreas Linde. It is operated from Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
Space Lounges is the next-generation coffee lounge that is on a mission to bring fun back to the high-street, with a beautiful and intelligent smartphone app where you're able to order on demand, discover exciting new products, receive invites to sensational live events and enjoy the finest customer service. Space Lounges is more than a coffee lounge; it's a lifestyle.
Acompli is a mobile email application designed for professionals, offering a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced email functionalities, full calendaring, and seamless file sharing. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Acompli supports major email services such as Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Apps, and Gmail. The app enhances productivity by enabling users to easily attach files, manage emails through simple gestures, and schedule meetings with an integrated calendar. Additionally, it highlights important emails, allowing users to focus on their most critical communications.
MobileReady is a developer of an automated testing platform designed for mobile applications. The platform allows developers to test their applications on various smartphone brands without the necessity of purchasing each device for mobile testing. Through its test run campaign, users can run applications on selected mobile phones, receiving screenshots and execution reports within minutes. This solution facilitates software developers and quality assurance teams in validating their applications prior to public release. Currently, MobileReady's platform is in public beta, making it accessible for users to enhance their mobile development processes.
Power you app with location smarts! KitLocate is a mobile location cloud app platform for iOS and android. KitLocate makes mobile apps location aware. Offering developers and brands effective user engagement and services based on their users real-time location; exactly at the right place and time they need it. The KitLocate location platform combines the power of always-on, battery efficient location tracking SDK for your app, big data smarts and robust messaging capabilities. Together, your mobile app users have your brand at their side as they commute, work, shop and dine – enabling you to send relevant offers, at the exact time and place, they need your advice and are ready act on it. Developers love their easy to implement SDK that is super battery efficient (consuming less than 1% / hr) and provides error free geo data and simple to deploy geo location tools like geo-fencing… Marketers loves their game changing Consumer Location Intelligence platform that drives sales and brand loyalty through location based insights.
Run Mobile (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. provides mobile Internet services for celebrity-oriented social media. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Beijing, China.
Waqu is a mobile content service provider focused on user-generated content (UGC) video discovery. It operates an online platform that allows users to find and watch a variety of engaging UGC videos. By facilitating access to diverse video content, Waqu enhances the user experience and caters to the growing demand for easily accessible and entertaining video material.
The leading mobile ordering company in the UK. Working with the worlds largest venues, brands and brewers.On iOS http://goo.gl/JcXiFO & Android http://goo.gl/2zAN6g
Gateway Interactive is a smartphone & tablet games company born out of the University of Hull Enterprise center and the Platform Studios initiative. G.I. is uniquely positioned to take advantage of a wave of online enabled "cloud gaming" technology.
Airdoc is a web and mobile application for mobile salespeople. Trade shows, business meetings, commercial events: Airdoc is a digital assistant that optimizes prospecting. Simple, eco-responsible and connected to corporate CRM, it allows sales teams to improve efficiency and personalization in the treatment and monitoring of meetings.
I Met is a mobile application building a timeline of your encounters and making easier you contacts management : ► exchange your contact information by taping 2 times on your phone, ► each new contact is automatically tied to a context (event, place), ► order your timeline by time, context or name, ► check who's around you, even people who are not yet on I Met.
Productive Mobile provides a platform designed to enhance enterprise mobility by simplifying the process of adapting existing enterprise applications for mobile use. By allowing users to convert these applications with minimal effort—essentially through a point-and-click interface—Productive Mobile addresses one of the significant challenges faced by Chief Information Officers. The platform not only facilitates quick mobile adaptation but also ensures full compliance with established security policies. Additionally, it focuses on improving overall productivity by automating manual tasks that still necessitate human involvement, thereby streamlining workflows and making organizations more efficient.
GetJob operates a job searching portal in Germany that facilitates connections between low-tech job seekers and local businesses. Through its user-friendly interface, individuals can input their personal details, skills, and professional experiences to view available job positions either as a list or through a map feature. This location-based smartphone application allows candidates to easily identify job opportunities that match their qualifications and apply directly for positions of interest.
EvoMob is a platform to easily convert online shops to mobile shops. We can quickly convert ANY online shop into a touch friendly mobile web shop, and increase its conversion and revenue on smartphones or tablets. Our vision is to create a mobile revenue optimization platform, to equip businesses for the post-PC era.
Firef.ly is a mobile application designed to enhance the travel experience by seamlessly integrating trip planning, journaling, and travel guides into a cohesive digital story. The app serves as a local guide, enabling users to document and revisit their journeys, ensuring that important moments are preserved. Firef.ly addresses a notable gap in the travel market by focusing on the entire lifecycle of travel, aiming to create a comprehensive ecosystem that reduces the fragmentation commonly found in the industry. The founding team comprises experienced professionals from notable digital agencies and travel technology backgrounds, including veterans from Lonely Planet.
iReff is a mobile application based in India that facilitates easy access to prepaid mobile plans across various operators and circles. The app allows users to browse a comprehensive catalog of recharge options categorized by different criteria, making it simple for consumers to find suitable plans. Additionally, iReff provides relevant information and tools that assist users in managing their prepaid services and utilities effectively. By delivering up-to-date tariff information, the application empowers prepaid mobile users to recharge their accounts with ease.
SkyGiraffe, Inc. is a developer of an enterprise mobility platform that allows businesses to access their line-of-business applications and enterprise data from any device. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the platform enables the creation and deployment of mobile applications without the need for coding, facilitating immediate access to real-time data and business processes for employees on iOS, Android, and Web. SkyGiraffe emphasizes security with enterprise-grade measures and user-based app permissions, ensuring that company data remains protected. The platform supports industries such as logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, real estate, and finance. The company also aims to reduce maintenance costs while meeting the unique needs of the workforce through customized mobile solutions.
Nokia - Devices & Services Business
Acquisition in 2013
Nokia - Devices & Services Business develops and manufactures mobile phones.
KO-SU Limited specializes in developing a mobile learning and training application aimed at schools and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, the company enables teachers to design activities in their native languages and deliver them directly to students' mobile devices. Students are also empowered to create and publish their own mobile learning activities. Beyond educational institutions, KO-SU's platform supports organizations in enhancing internal training, employee engagement, and external training efforts. The application utilizes user-friendly templates that facilitate the creation of mobile content without the need for programming skills, making mobile learning accessible to a wider audience. This interactive approach ensures that learners engage actively with the content, rather than just passively consuming information, distinguishing mobile learning from traditional e-learning methods.
DOV-E is a developer of a wireless connectivity technology that utilizes ultrasonic sound waves to facilitate secure and efficient communication between mobile devices and merchant platforms. Their innovative protocol supports both short-range and long-range connectivity, allowing for full-duplex communication, which enables simultaneous sending and receiving of information. DOV-E's technology is compatible with mobile wallets, enhancing user engagement and streamlining mobile payment processes. The company offers a Mobile SDK for easy integration into iOS and Android applications, as well as a POS SDK suitable for various operating systems like Linux and Windows. Additionally, their Web SDK allows the technology to operate in any web browser from Internet Explorer 8 onwards, making it versatile and accessible for multiple devices, including vending machines and point-of-sale systems.
The leading mobile ordering company in the UK. Working with the worlds largest venues, brands and brewers.On iOS http://goo.gl/JcXiFO & Android http://goo.gl/2zAN6g
UbiqMobile is a cloud-based mobile development framework designed to simplify and accelerate the mobilization of business operations. Developed by New Mobile Technologies, UbiqMobile enables companies to enhance their reach to customers and employees, thereby increasing revenue, fostering loyalty, and improving productivity. The framework addresses common barriers to mobile application deployment, including the need for compatibility with multiple devices and platforms, reliance on stable broadband internet connections, and the complexities of integrating with existing enterprise systems. By providing a streamlined solution, UbiqMobile allows enterprises to effectively implement mobile access, even in slow or unstable data environments.
MD.Voice has the tech to detect any problems with human throat on early stages using mobile devices or PCs anywhere and any time, no medical specialists required.
Redcore Times (Beijing) Technology Ltd. specializes in developing enterprise-level platforms that facilitate access to intranet resources from external networks. The company provides a range of products, including Redcore Mobile, which serves as an application portal for integrating enterprise applications while ensuring security and communication for users. Additionally, Redcore offers tools such as Redcore Browser, a software development kit for cloud applications, and Redcore Mobile Manager for enterprise mobility management. Its development platform, Redcore Studio, supports the entire mobile information construction process, from development to publishing. Other offerings include Xcloud, which converts web pages into HTML5 mobile applications, and Amaze UI, a mobile application development tool. Founded in 2012 and based in Beijing, Redcore was previously known as AllMobilize Inc. before rebranding in August 2018.
Moy Univer is a mobile application and cloud service that offers access to a comprehensive educational platform. It provides users with resources and an intelligent knowledge base covering over 500 subjects. By combining technology with education, Moy Univer aims to enhance learning experiences and facilitate knowledge acquisition for its users.
This is mobile applications constructor that allows every one without any special skills create his own mobile application via web-site or Builder for iPhone or Android. Afterwards you can download the application created from relevant “market”, watch its html5 version or use via Apps Viewer. Easy, intuitive and above all – absolutely free!
Move Networks is a technology company that offers solutions for delivering live, multi-channel television over the Internet. By utilizing its adaptive streaming technology, Move Networks integrates various components such as middleware, content management, subscription packaging, billing, and digital rights management to enhance the television viewing experience. The platform caters to telecommunications providers and media companies, allowing them to generate revenue through subscription services and improved advertising options. Move Networks focuses on providing streaming capabilities to users on PCs, TVs, and mobile devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of online television.
MobiComp is a Portuguese mobile software company that specializes in developing solutions for mobile phones. The company's software facilitates users in backing up, sharing, and discovering content, enhancing the overall user experience on mobile devices. By focusing on these key functionalities, MobiComp aims to provide valuable tools that cater to the growing need for efficient content management in the mobile landscape.
Move Networks is a technology company that offers solutions for delivering live, multi-channel television over the Internet. By utilizing its adaptive streaming technology, Move Networks integrates various components such as middleware, content management, subscription packaging, billing, and digital rights management to enhance the television viewing experience. The platform caters to telecommunications providers and media companies, allowing them to generate revenue through subscription services and improved advertising options. Move Networks focuses on providing streaming capabilities to users on PCs, TVs, and mobile devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of online television.
Danger provided the software platform and hardware behind [T-Mobile](/organization/t-mobile)'s Sidekick phone. In its prime, the youth-friendly, messaging-focused phone handled over 4,000 messages and 400 pageviews per user per month, according to figures quoted on Danger's website as of February 2008.
[Microsoft](/organization/microsoft) acquired Danger in 2008, and the company [made headlines](http://techcrunch.com/2009/10/10/t-mobile-sidekick-disaster-microsofts-servers-crashed-and-they-dont-have-a-backup/) in 2009 when an issue with its servers caused users to lose all data not stored locally.
On May 31, 2011, T-Mobile and Microsoft [discontinued the cloud data service](http://techcrunch.com/2011/02/28/t-mobile-sidekick-dead-cancelled-may-31st/) to all Danger-powered Sidekick devices.
Musiwave is a provider of music related services to mobile operators. The company's products include Musitones, Music On Demand Service, Pictones, Ring Back Tones and Music Wizard.
ScreenTonic is a European provider of mobile advertising services, specializing in ad serving technology, ad management, and mobile media sales. The company partners with various mobile operator portals and off-portal WAP sites to enhance monetization strategies for mobile traffic. ScreenTonic's offerings enable advertisers to reach consumers effectively and personally through mobile phones. To support these services, the company developed STAMP, a dedicated ad management and ad server platform designed specifically for the mobile internet. Through its comprehensive solutions, ScreenTonic aims to facilitate effective communication between advertisers and users in the mobile space.
MotionBridge was a provider of mobile search technology, specializing in a search engine tailored for mobile networks. The company developed research technology specifically designed for mobile operators and the mobile internet. In February 2006, MotionBridge was acquired by Microsoft, which aimed to enhance its offerings in the mobile technology sector.
5th Finger is a prominent mobile solution provider in the United States, specializing in mobile marketing services for the retail and health industries. The company develops mobile experiences for major brands and retailers, including Safeway, Jos A Bank, Victoria's Secret, and Joann Fabric and Craft. As part of Merkle, a leading marketing database company, 5th Finger offers a range of services that include SMS and mobile marketing campaigns, geo-fencing, and mobile couponing. This focus on innovative mobile solutions positions 5th Finger as a key player in enhancing customer engagement and driving sales for its clients.
Sendit
Acquisition in 1999
Sendit, based in Stockholm and founded in 1994, produces the Internet Cellular Smart Access (ICSA) server — built on Microsoft BackOffice and Windows NT — which allows digital cellular providers to become Mobile Internet Service Providers, offering e-mail and Internet access to cellular phones and other devices. Sendit’s technical and business experience in wireless Internet technology, combined with Microsoft’s resources and product development skills, will result in products and technologies that give consumers access to information anytime, anywhere, from any device connected to the Internet.
OmniBrowse
Acquisition in 1999
OmniBrowse is an Internet Mobile Communications Software company.
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