The former owner of Skype is eBay, a multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, California. Founded in 1995, eBay has become one of the world's largest online marketplaces, allowing people to buy and sell goods and services worldwide. In 2005, eBay acquired Skype, an internet communication company, for $2.6 billion. In 2009, eBay sold Skype to an investor group for $2.75 billion.