# GuruShots

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Cambridge, US
- Website: http://www.gurushots.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 25, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

GuruShots Ltd. is an innovative online platform that connects photography enthusiasts through competitive challenges, enabling users to showcase their work and improve their skills within a vibrant community.Founded in 2014 in Cambridge, US, GuruShots Ltd. operates as a competitive photography game platform where users submit images for themed challenges. The company has raised USD 5.00 mn in Series A funding on March 25, 2019, co-led by investors including Altair Capital and Ervington Investments. Gilon Miller is the CEO of the company, which has completed a total of 2 deals.GuruShots operates as a dynamic online platform that engages photography enthusiasts through an interactive game format. The company’s core offering is a competitive photography game that allows users to participate in challenges, showcase their photography skills, and gain recognition within a community of fellow photographers. Users, including aspiring and professional photographers globally, submit their images for various themed challenges, enabling them to gain feedback, votes, and exposure. This platform serves individuals looking to enhance their photography skills and connect with a diverse community, with active users reported from countries such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the United States. The service is designed to foster creativity and provide a structured environment for members to improve their craft through competition and collaboration.GuruShots generates revenue through a multifaceted transaction structure that primarily includes subscriptions and in-app purchases. Users can engage with the platform via free access, with the option to subscribe to premium services that enhance the user experience, such as the ability to enter exclusive challenges or access advanced features. The pricing plans are structured to accommodate both individual users and professional photographers, providing varied tiers of engagement. Additionally, partnerships with brands and sponsorship opportunities are integral to the revenue model, facilitating collaborations that benefit both the platform and its users. This comprehensive approach to revenue allows GuruShots to maintain a vibrant community while supporting ongoing platform development and user engagement.Following the Series A funding round in March 2019, GuruShots plans to leverage the USD 5.00 mn raised to enhance its platform capabilities and introduce new features aimed at enriching user experience. The company is looking to expand into additional geographic regions, specifically targeting Europe and Asia by the end of 2024. Upcoming product launches will focus on improved user engagement tools and features tailored for professional photographers.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 25, 2019, $5M — Flashpoint, Altair Capital, Ervington Investments
- Seed, Aug 3, 2014 — Altair Capital

## Investors

- Altair Capital — Seed, Series A
- Flashpoint (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flashpoint) — Series A
- Ervington Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ervington-investments) — Series A