ShareGrid
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jul 2016
Total raised
- $1M
Investors
- 2
About ShareGrid
Founded in 2013 by Arash Shiva and Marius Ciocirlan, ShareGrid operates out of Seattle, US. The company specializes in facilitating gear rentals for filmmakers and photographers. In January 2022, ShareGrid was acquired by Backstage LLC, a portfolio company of TA Associates, from Archer Gray and MHS Capital Partners.ShareGrid operates as a peer-to-peer rental platform specializing in the sharing of camera equipment, lenses, grip supplies, and lighting gear. Its core services facilitate connections between local creatives, such as filmmakers and photographers, and individuals looking to rent high-quality gear. By providing a marketplace for users to list their unused equipment, ShareGrid enables gear owners to monetize their assets while helping renters access top-tier tools for their projects.S.ShareGrid generates revenue through a commission-based model, charging a 5% fee on each rental transaction, capped at a maximum of USD 500. Clients, which include individual rental equipment owners and renters, engage in transactions that involve listing equipment, negotiating rental terms, and completing payments through the platform.The acquisition by Backstage LLC aims to expand their suite of content creation tools, enhancing ShareGrid's offerings. Future plans include launching new tools for creators to rent equipment, although specific product release dates have not been disclosed. This strategic expansion will allow ShareGrid to enter new markets, focusing on increasing their presence in areas with high demand for filming and photography gear.
Who invested in ShareGrid
2 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Jul 13, 2016
Amount
$1M
Investors
Questions about ShareGrid
Who invested in ShareGrid?
ShareGrid has 2 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has ShareGrid raised?
ShareGrid has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did ShareGrid last raise money?
ShareGrid's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jul 2016.
What does ShareGrid do?
Founded in 2013 by Arash Shiva and Marius Ciocirlan, ShareGrid operates out of Seattle, US.
Where is ShareGrid headquartered?
ShareGrid is headquartered in Seattle, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like ShareGrid?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back electronics companies at ShareGrid's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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