About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired MongoMusic Inc., a transaction announced in September 2000.

MongoMusic Inc. operates in MSN / WindowsMedia.com, is based in Redwood City, California, United States. MongoMusic was a digital-music infrastructure startup known for music-search and recommendation technology and for close working relationships with record labels and artists. Microsoft acquired it to strengthen the digital-music content and capabilities of its MSN network and WindowsMedia.com.

Use MongoMusic's technology, expertise and label/artist relationships to deliver digital-music content through MSN and WindowsMedia.com.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
MongoMusic Inc.
Value
Not disclosed
Date
September 2000
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Redwood City, California, United States
Segment
MSN / WindowsMedia.com
Announced
September 13, 2000

In Their Words

MongoMusic's expertise, technology and relationships will help further our goal of offering compelling digital music content through our existing sites such as MSN and WindowsMedia.com.Jeff Camp, General Manager, Personal Services and Devices Group, Microsoft

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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