Latest round

Series D

Last raised

Oct 2016

Total raised

$152M

Investors

11

About Giphy

Giphy, Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, US, operates as a platform that facilitates animated content sharing. The company was acquired by Facebook, Inc. in May 2020 for USD 400 mn, allowing for deeper integration of Giphy's services within Facebook's applications.GIPHY provides a unique platform that enables users to create, share, and discover animated GIFs and stickers, serving both content creators and casual users. It integrates seamlessly with various social media and messaging applications, enhancing user engagement.GIPHY generates revenue predominantly through partnerships and collaborations with brands and advertising agencies, providing opportunities for creating sponsored GIFs and advertisements. Their business model includes transactional structures for custom content and promotional placements within the GIPHY ecosystem. Revenue is further bolstered by collaborations with third-party applications that enhance their offerings through GIPHY's animated content.Following its acquisition on May 15, 2020, Giphy is set to benefit from integration with Facebook's Instagram team and other applications, enhancing its service offerings. With the backing of Meta, Giphy is expected to explore new product developments and expand its global reach, further increasing its presence in key markets.

Who invested in Giphy

11 investors across 6 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series D

    Oct 18, 2016

    Amount

    $72M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series C

    Feb 4, 2016

    Amount

    $55M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series B

    Jan 16, 2015

    Amount

    $22M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Jul 24, 2014

    Amount

    $0.1M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Series A

    Apr 29, 2014

    Amount

    $2.4M

    Investors

    Locked

  6. Seed

    Feb 1, 2013

    Amount

    $1M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Giphy

Who invested in Giphy?

Giphy 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 Giphy raised?

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

When did Giphy last raise money?

Giphy's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Oct 2016.

What does Giphy do?

Giphy is a internet company.

Where is Giphy headquartered?

Giphy is headquartered in New York, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Giphy?

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

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