Microsoft Said to Discuss Buying Discord for Over $10 Billion

The transcript discusses Microsoft's strategic interest in acquiring companies like Discord to enhance its gaming and cloud services. Microsoft has already invested heavily in gaming by acquiring ZeniMax. Discord, with over 100 million users, is seen as a valuable asset due to its gaming community and reliance on Google's cloud. Discord is financially stable, having raised funds at a $7 billion valuation, and is exploring market opportunities, including potential sales to companies like Epic Games and Amazon. The possibility of a SPAC option is also mentioned.

Why is Microsoft interested in acquiring Discord?

• To develop a new operating system

• To compete with Google in search engines

• To enter the social media market

• To enhance its gaming and cloud infrastructure

What was the valuation of Discord after its recent funding?

• $5 billion

• $7 billion

• $12 billion

• $10 billion

How did the pandemic affect Discord's user numbers?

• They remained stable

• They decreased significantly

• They slightly increased

• They skyrocketed

Which companies have shown interest in acquiring Discord besides Microsoft?

• Epic Games and Amazon

• Twitter and Spotify

• Apple and Netflix

• Google and Facebook

What strategic option might Discord consider besides being acquired?

• Launching a new product line

• Going public through a SPAC

• Merging with a competitor

• Expanding into new markets