> So... what makes them valued at 2B? Do they have any > revenue at all? Maybe they can hook up with linkedin? It has been speculated[1] that certain compani

> So... what makes them valued at 2B? Do they have any > revenue at all? Maybe they can hook up with linkedin? It has been speculated[1] that certain companies/endeavors derive some part of their value from the fact that VC firms and other investors view them as a "force multiplier" for _other_ startups. They have some amount of value simply as being an integral part of the overall software/startup ecosystem, and investors may want to keep a good things going. Further, investors may desire to keep Github from being acquired by some larger company with a different agenda. Investing at a high valuation may result in a lower likelihood of an acquisition. Certainly Github would qualify, if that is the case. [1]: http://words.steveklabnik.com/is-npm-worth-26mm http://words.steveklabnik.com/is-npm-worth-26mm