# Cinegif

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cinegif

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.cinegif.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Angel (Sep 19, 2013)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Cinegif is a technology company specializing in innovative animation solutions designed to enhance digital advertising and media engagement through patented visual content.Cinegif focuses on developing animated visual content for digital advertising. Founded by Douglas G. Richardson in 2005, the company has its headquarters in Austin, US. In May 2014, Cinegif successfully raised USD 0.21 million from The Houston Angel Network, marking a strategic funding milestone.Cinegif specializes in a unique form of animation technology that was invented by Douglas G. Richardson in 2005. The company's core product offerings center around animated visual content designed to enhance digital advertising and media engagement. These animations utilize a patented technology that integrates motion into digital imagery, allowing for visually captivating advertisements that significantly improve click-through rates for clients. Cinegif's technology has been adopted by a diverse clientele, including notable brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota, and Canon Canada. Their services have been primarily utilized in North America, with global usage expanding rapidly post-2015, as smartphone producers began incorporating this innovative animation into their devices.Cinegif generates revenue primarily through licensing agreements related to its patented technology. The company has established partnerships with larger technology firms and digital media companies, allowing them to utilize its animation technology in their products. Transactions typically involve licensing fees paid by clients, which may be structured as one-time payments or ongoing royalties, depending on the agreement's terms. These partnerships have included settlements with companies such as Samsung, Motorola, and Shutterstock, indicating a robust business model focused on B2B relationships. The flagship product, which embodies the core technology, enhances visual advertising and is designed for use across digital platforms, appealing to a wide range of advertisers seeking to boost engagement metrics.Cinegif plans to launch new products that further enhance its animation technology while also targeting expansion into international markets, although specific regions have not yet been disclosed. The recent funding of USD 0.21 million raised in May 2014 from The Houston Angel Network is expected to support these growth initiatives, positioning Cinegif for future developments in the digital advertising space.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Sep 19, 2013, $0.5M — The Halo Fund Management Company, Baylor Angel Network, The Houston Angel Network

## Investors

- The Halo Fund Management Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-halo-fund-management-company) — Angel
- Baylor Angel Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baylor-angel-network) — Angel
- The Houston Angel Network — Angel