Worldnet
Paris
About Worldnet
Worldnet was one of the first ISP in France. Co-founded by Sébastien Socchard, Philippe Langlois and Pierre Séguret. The internet linked was financed by Xavier Niel who is well known for Free.fr ISP and Mobile phone company. Xavier Niel later bought shares from Philippe Langlois, Pierre Séguret and Sébastien Socchard and became a major shareholder of Worldnet. Worldnet was sold to Kaptech, later bought by SFR, one of the current mobile phone operator of France.
Company Facts
- Operating status: Closed
- Company type: For Profit
- IPO status: Private
- Employees: 11 – 50
- Funding stage: Seed
- Last round: Seed (Jan 1993)
Industries & Categories
Internet
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