# Polarr

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.polarr.co
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 1, 2018)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Polarr is a technology company focused on developing innovative photo and video editing solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence to empower users with advanced editing capabilities for both personal and professional content creation.Founded in 2014 by Borui Wang, Derek Yan, and Xiao Liang, Polarr is headquartered in San Jose, US. The company specializes in photo and video editing technologies, offering cutting-edge tools to enhance images and videos. Polarr has raised a total of USD 11.5 mn, including a Series A round in December 2018 led by Threshold Ventures, with participation from Cota Capital and Pear VC. The company has completed 2 deals, with the latest deal occurring on December 1, 2018.Polarr specializes in photo and video editing solutions powered by artificial intelligence. Their core offerings include advanced editing tools that leverage AI algorithms to enhance images and videos, catering to both professional and amateur content creators. These products simplify complex editing tasks, enabling users to achieve high-quality results with minimal effort, addressing needs such as enhancing personal photographs and optimizing content for social media. Polarr's products are marketed globally, with a customer base that includes individual users and businesses in sectors like photography, marketing, and social media management.Polarr generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, offering various pricing tiers tailored to different user needs. Customers can access flagship products, such as the Polarr Photo Editor and Polarr Video Editor, through monthly or annual subscription plans, ensuring ongoing access to the latest features. Additionally, Polarr may engage in partnerships that integrate their editing technologies into broader workflows, enhancing market reach while maintaining a steady revenue stream through direct-to-consumer sales.In December 2018, Polarr raised USD 11.5 mn in Series A funding to support research and development, engineering efforts, and strategic partnerships. The company is focused on launching new products and expanding into international markets, particularly in regions experiencing rapid growth in digital content creation. By leveraging the recent funding, Polarr aims to enhance its product offerings and explore new geographical opportunities in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia by 2020.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 1, 2018, $12M — Pear VC, Cota Capital, Threshold Ventures
- Seed, Dec 30, 2014, $1M — ZhenFund, Pear VC, Stanford-StartX Fund

## Investors

- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Seed
- Pear VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pear-vc) — Seed, Series A
- Stanford-StartX Fund — Seed
- Cota Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cota-capital) — Series A
- Threshold Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/threshold-ventures) — Series A