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Launched
The business-oriented social network LinkedIn was founded in December yet launched in May 5, 2003. The company was founded by Reid Hoffman along with Allen Blue, Eric Ly, Jean-Luc Vaillant, Lee Hower, Konstantin Guericke, Stephen Beitzel, David Eves, Ian McNish, Yan Pujante, and Chris Saccheri. -
Funded
Linked in was first funded by the European Founders Fund in January 29, 2007 -
Funded Once Again
LinkedIn also started being funded by Bain Capital Ventures in June 18, 2008. -
Wealthier thanTwitter!
LinkedIn earned $154.6 million in advertising revenue alone, going beyond Twitter, which earned $139.5 million. -
USERS EVERYWHERE!
LinkedIn confirms having more than 364 million users in more than 200 countries and territories.
