Microsoft is expanding its productivity apps and services with a new acquisition: the German startup 6Wunderkinder that's behind the popular Wunderlist to-do app.
Wunderlist is a popular cross-platform application that works with several operating systems and is available on Android, iOS, Windows, OS X and the web. The app got even more interesting a couple of weeks ago, when Wunderlist announced plans for deeper integration with Sunrise, the cross-platform calendar app Microsoft bought back in February.
So far, Wunderlist has seen great success across all platforms, and it apparently caught Microsoft's eye as well. Redmond made significant efforts in recent times to boost its cross-platform offerings in regard to mobile productivity, and the new acquisition is an important step forward.
Wunderlist offers its services on a subscription-based system, allowing users to enjoy only some basic features for free. More advanced features included in the "Pro" subscription, meanwhile, are available for $4.99 per month. The company also offers a business package for large firms looking to get their employees on the system.
Not too long ago, VentureBeat reported that Microsoft was set to acquire the German startup for less than $250 million. A new report from the Wall Street Journal now reveals that Microsoft indeed acquired 6Wunderkinder GmbH, in a deal worth between $100 and $200 million.
According to the Journal, the current 6Wunderkinder staff will continue to work at the company's office in Berlin, but will now report to the Microsoft headquarters in Washington.
