Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Jul 2015

Total raised

$22M

Investors

11

About 500px

500px Inc.Founded in 2009, 500px Inc. provides a platform for photographers to share and license their images. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Collin Land, the founder, has not been noted for founding other companies prior to 500px.500px offers a comprehensive platform designed for photographers to showcase their work, engage with a global community, and monetize their creativity. The core product is a photography-sharing platform where users can upload, display, and license their photographs in high resolution, enabling the works to be appreciated in full detail. The service also includes opportunities for photographers to participate in global contests and creative challenges, fostering skill improvement and recognition within the community. Their user base spans professional and amateur photographers from various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.500px generates revenue primarily through licensing agreements and partnerships that allow photographers to monetize their work, fostering a sustainable income stream for its users. The company operates a transaction structure that includes services for both individual photographers and businesses looking to purchase or license high-quality images. Photographers may earn royalties from their licensed works, while businesses can access a diverse library of images tailored to their needs. This includes developing new product features and exploring international markets to increase its user base in regions such as Asia and Europe by 2022. The funds will be allocated to technology upgrades and marketing efforts to improve customer acquisition strategies.

Who invested in 500px

11 investors across 6 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Jul 21, 2015

    Amount

    $13M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series A

    Jul 31, 2013

    Amount

    $8.8M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Jan 30, 2013

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Oct 1, 2012

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Series A

    Dec 28, 2011

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  6. Seed

    Jun 3, 2011

    Amount

    $0.5M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about 500px

Who invested in 500px?

500px has 11 investors on record across 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has 500px raised?

500px has raised 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did 500px last raise money?

500px's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Jul 2015.

What does 500px do?

500px is a internet company.

Where is 500px headquartered?

500px is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Which VCs invest in companies like 500px?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back internet companies at 500px's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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