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Microsoft for Startups

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Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is recognized as the largest software company by revenue worldwide.

Company facts

Founded1975 (51 years)
Market standingPublicly traded (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Employees223,000
HeadquartersRedmond, United States
Trusted networks on Proven20 investor, bank and government networks offer Microsoft for Startups to their members
Member offers on Proven7
Member redemption clicks683

Company facts from Apollo.io company data. Network, offer and redemption data from the Proven platform. A Proven Score is published once publicly named clients are verified with sources.

Discounts for Proven network members

Microsoft for Startups - $5k Azure Credits Offer

Microsoft for Startups - $350k Azure credits - Antler

Members redeem through their investor or bank's Proven marketplace. Terms vary by network.

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