Microsoft can buy the messenger Discord: the issue price - at least $ 10 billion

A few days ago, rumors appeared on the Internet that Microsoft was in negotiations to purchase

Discord messenger. Now The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, has reported some details.

What, when and how much

As a reminder, Discord is a messenger basedin 2015, which offers voice, text and video chat. It is particularly popular among gamers, and its audience has grown significantly since the start of the pandemic, when people were forced to stay at home. Discord now has about 140 million monthly users, but the company is still not profitable. At the end of 2020, investors valued the service at $7 billion.

Discord and Microsoft are reportedly leadingexclusive negotiations. The deal amount, according to sources, is at least $10 billion. If the parties reach an agreement, the deal could be completed as early as next month.

By the way, purchasing Discord could help Microsoft develop its video game and social networking business.

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