5 Biggest Software Companies in the World

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1. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)

Revenue 2020 ($M): 143,015

Market Value ($M): 1,579,975

Number of Employees: 163,000

Headquarter: Redmond, WA

Topping the list of the 15 biggest software companies in the world is Microsoft. Microsoft Corporation is the leading developer of PC software systems and applications. The tech giant designs produce, sells licenses, and supports software products. Whether you have a laptop that comes with an operating system that is Windows 10, 8, or even XP, that is a product of Microsoft. Due to the work from home setup during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for Microsoft’s Azure cloud and Office 365 Workplace software has skyrocketed. LinkedIn, the business-driven social network, is used by millions to create connections.

Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975 and today this guy’s net worth is over $120 billion. Bill Gates was reportedly the youngest billionaire at the age of 31 when he achieved this remarkable milestone in 1987. 

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