Scribd, Inc. acquires SlideShare

On August 11, 2020, Scribd, Inc. acquired SlideShare, an internet software and services company in California, United States, from LinkedIn Corp.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedAugust 11, 2020 TypeDivestiture TargetSlideShare Buyer Scribd, Inc. Seller LinkedIn Corp SectorInternet Software and Services LocationCalifornia, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

SlideShare

California, United States

Internet Software and Servicessector

-founded

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Buyer

Scribd, Inc.

Company · 1 deal on record

1st transaction in internet software and services
1st transaction in United States

1deals, all time

1in this sector

2020latest

Seller

LinkedIn Corp

Company · 20 deals on record

20investments

17in this sector

1exits

Members only

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired SlideShare?Scribd, Inc. acquired SlideShare on August 11, 2020.

Who sold SlideShare?LinkedIn Corp was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the internet software and services sector in 2020.

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