#ActiveUserImpact
1. LinkedIn turns 23 years old in 2025
LinkedIn officially launched on May 5th, 2003, just nine months before Facebook launched at Harvard. The platform was originally founded by Reid Hoffman, who built the initial version in his living room.
Microsoft acquired LinkedIn in 2016, and today, it leads a diversified business with revenues from membership subscriptions, advertising sales, and recruitment solutions under Ryan Roslansky.
2. LinkedIn has 38 offices and more than 18,500 employees
LinkedIn maintains a global presence, with more than 18,500 full-time employees working out of offices around the world.
3. LinkedIn offices are present in 38 cities worldwide
LinkedIn offices are located in more than 38 cities worldwide, including 11 in the United States.
4. LinkedIn is available in 36 languages
This allows many global users to access the network in their native language.