Facebook board member and Netscape-co-founder-turned-venture capitalist, Marc Andreessen, reckons Facebook will make over $500 million in revenues in 2009. Andreessen also expects the company to be making billions in revenue in 5 years time.

According to Silicon Alley Insider, Marc Andreessen’s view supports rumors that Facebook would make over $550 million in 2009. The Silicon Alley Insider expects Facebook’s 2009 revenues to break-down as follows:

• $125 million from brand ads
• $150 million from Facebook’s ad deal with Microsoft
• $75 million from virtual goods
• $200 million from self-service ads

Source: Nicholas Carlson, “Facebook Revenues Will Pass $500 Million In 2009, Says Board Member,” Silicon Alley Insider, July 6, 2009

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