Instagram Overview
- Year Founded
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2010
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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19,288
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$1B
Instagram General Information
Description
Developer of a photo and video-sharing platform intended to facilitate social interaction and content sharing. The company's platform provides features such as user-generated content, targeted advertising, and engagement analytics, enabling businesses to connect with younger demographics and enhance brand visibility through visually appealing posts and stories that drive customer engagement.
Contact Information
Website
www.instagram.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 1 Hacker Way
- Menlo Park, CA
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1 Hacker Way
- Menlo Park, CA
- United States
Instagram Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Merger/Acquisition | 06-Sep-2012 | $1B | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 05-Apr-2012 | Completed | Product Development | |||
| 3. Merger/Acquisition | 01-Mar-2012 | Cancelled | Product Development | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 02-Feb-2011 | $7M | $7.5M | Completed | Product Development | |
| 1. Seed Round | 05-Mar-2010 | $500K | $500K | Completed | Startup |
Instagram Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A | ||||||||
| Series Seed | 3,462,602 | $0.000010 | $0.01 | $0.14 | $0.14 | 1x | $0.14 | 13.44% |
| Series BN Preferred | 777,887 | $0.000010 |
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Instagram Competitors (22)
One of Instagram’s 22 competitors is WhatsApp, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Menlo Park, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formerly VC-backed | Menlo Park, CA | |||||
| Tango Live | Venture Capital-Backed | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| Tumblr | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Flickr | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| Pocket (Application Software) | Formerly VC-backed | San Francisco, CA |
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Instagram Patents
Instagram Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20140078172-A1 | Image processing for introducing blurring effects to an image | Active | 18-Sep-2012 |
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Instagram Former Investors (11)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Andreessen Horowitz | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Baseline Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Benchmark Capital Holdings | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Binary Capital | Venture Capital | Minority |
Instagram Investments & Acquisitions (2)
Instagram’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with Cambrian Asset Management for . The deal was made on 26-Jul-2020.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Asset Management | 26-Jul-2020 | Seed Round | Asset Management | ||
| Luma (video app) | 23-Aug-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Application Software |
Instagram FAQs
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When was Instagram founded?
Instagram was founded in 2010.
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Where is Instagram headquartered?
Instagram is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
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What is the size of Instagram?
Instagram has 19,288 total employees.
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What industry is Instagram in?
Instagram’s primary industry is Social/Platform Software.
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Is Instagram a private or public company?
Instagram is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Instagram?
The current valuation of Instagram is .
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What is Instagram’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Instagram is .
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How much funding has Instagram raised over time?
Instagram has raised $57.5M.
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Who are Instagram’s investors?
, Andreessen Horowitz, Baseline Ventures, Benchmark Capital Holdings, and Binary Capital are 5 of 11 investors who have invested in Instagram.
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Who are Instagram’s competitors?
WhatsApp, Tango Live, Tumblr, Flickr, and Pocket (Application Software) are some of the 22 competitors of Instagram.
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When was Instagram acquired?
Instagram was acquired on 06-Sep-2012.
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Who acquired Instagram?
Instagram was acquired by Meta Platforms.
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