Microsoft Corporation
United States · Founded 1975
Nasdaq: MSFTdelayed
www.microsoft.com ↗Not a trust score: it covers only the claims we've checked, and small samples move a lot. Last PixProof Oct 25, 2026.
Quick facts
- What is Microsoft Corporation?
- Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
- Where is Microsoft Corporation from?
- United States. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, U.S.
- Is Microsoft Corporation a public company?
- Yes — it's listed on Nasdaq: MSFT and Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 4338.
- When was Microsoft Corporation founded?
- In 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
- How many people work at Microsoft Corporation?
- About 228,000 (as of 2024).
▸ ABOUT MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The company became influential in the rise of personal computers through software like Windows and has since expanded into areas such as Internet services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, video gaming, and more. A Big Tech company, Microsoft is the largest software company by revenue, one of the most valuable public companies, and one of the most valuable brands globally.
▸ WHO OWNS WHAT
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▸ TRACK RECORD
Microsoft Corporation's history and the 3 marketing claims we've checked, in date order — so you can see what they promised when, and how it held up.
- 1975Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- 1985Windows 1.0 released.
- 1990Windows 3.0 released — the first version of Windows to become a major commercial success.
- 2001Original Xbox launched, entering the video game console market.
- 2014Satya Nadella became CEO, succeeding Steve Ballmer.
- Jun 8, 2025CLAIM · ROG Xbox Ally"Microsoft and ASUS marketed the ROG Xbox Ally as a purpose-built Xbox handheld gaming PC, with the custom Windows-based "Xbox full-screen experience" positioned"→ 🔴 BYE THE HYPE Read the PixProof →
- Checked Sep 2026CLAIM · Xbox Wireless Controller"The Xbox Wireless Controller is built for durable, reliable long-term use."→ 🔴 BYE THE HYPE Read the PixProof →
- Checked Oct 2026CLAIM · Surface Laptop Ultra"The Surface Laptop Ultra uses Nvidia's RTX Spark system on chip."→ 🟡 QUESTION IT Read the PixProof →
Claim dates come from when the claim's own source was published; "Checked" means we couldn't date the claim, so it sits at the date we verified it.
▸ SOCIAL PRESENCE
▸ VITAL STATS
▸ CLIMATE COMMITMENT
"Carbon negative" by 2030 — removing more carbon than the company emits in that year.
Real progress: Microsoft's own disclosed data shows its actual carbon footprint grew approximately 25% in fiscal year 2025, driven largely by AI data center buildout — a real, direct gap between the "carbon negative" pledge and the current emissions trajectory, by the company's own reporting.
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