LinkedIn, a privately owned company headquartered in the US with Microsoft as its parent company, was founded in 2003 and employs approximately 25,660 individuals. The company reported $17.8B in revenue as of 2025. It operates as an American business and employment-oriented online service available via websites and mobile apps, offering functionalities for search, social, and retail media. The platform facilitates professional networking and career development, enabling job seekers to post their CVs and employers to post jobs.
On May 2, 2026, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn announced that its hiring products, which utilize artificial intelligence, are projected to generate $450 million in sales over the coming year. This follows the platform's report on May 1, 2026, that its revenue increased 12% in reported currency during the most recent quarter. Detik Finance reported this growth was primarily propelled by sustained momentum in B2B marketing and an uptick in demand for LinkedIn's sophisticated recruitment software.
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