Animoto Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 75

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Animoto General Information

Description

Developer of an online video-making application intended for individuals and businesses seeking to produce short content. The company's platform utilizes a drag-and-drop interface allowing users to upload photos, screen recordings and short clips and provides access to professional graphics animations and templates for social media and advertising.

Contact Information

Website
www.animoto.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 436 Lafayette Street
  • Floor 2
  • New York, NY 10003
  • United States
+1 (646)
Primary Industry
Multimedia and Design Software
Parent Company
Redbrick (Victoria)
Vertical(s)
Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 436 Lafayette Street
  • Floor 2
  • New York, NY 10003
  • United States
+1 (646)

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Animoto Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Merger/Acquisition 22-Aug-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Jan-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) 29-Jun-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 17-Jun-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 10-Aug-2015 $575K $1.17M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Capitalization 01-Aug-2007 $600K $600K Completed Generating Revenue
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Animoto Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series C
Series B
Series A 575,000 $0.000100 $0.08 $1 $1 1x $1 6.35%
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Animoto Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of an online video-making application intended for individuals and businesses seeking to produce short content
Multimedia and Design Software
New York, NY
75 As of 2023

Capitola, CA
 

Wilmington, DE
 
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Animoto Competitors (21)

One of Animoto’s 21 competitors is Wideo, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Capitola, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Wideo Formerly VC-backed Capitola, CA
Biteable Venture Capital-Backed Wilmington, DE
Invideo Venture Capital-Backed San Francisco, CA
Canva Venture Capital-Backed Surry Hills, Australia
Animaker Corporation San Francisco, CA
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Animoto Patents

  • 3

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 3

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Animoto Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-2132624-A1 Automatically generating audiovisual works Active 02-Mar-2007
EP-2132624-A4 Automatically generating audiovisual works Active 02-Mar-2007
EP-2132624-B1 Automatically generating audiovisual works Active 02-Mar-2007 G06F16/783

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Animoto Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Amazon.com Corporation Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
Kindred Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Madrona Venture Group Venture Capital Minority
Spectrum Equity Growth/Expansion Minority
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Animoto FAQs

  • When was Animoto founded?

    Animoto was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Animoto headquartered?

    Animoto is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of Animoto?

    Animoto has 75 total employees.

  • What industry is Animoto in?

    Animoto’s primary industry is Multimedia and Design Software.

  • Is Animoto a private or public company?

    Animoto is a Private company.

  • What is Animoto’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Animoto is .

  • How much funding has Animoto raised over time?

    Animoto has raised $30.7M.

  • Who are Animoto’s investors?

    Amazon.com, , Kindred Ventures, Madrona Venture Group, and Spectrum Equity are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Animoto.

  • Who are Animoto’s competitors?

    Wideo, Biteable, Invideo, Canva, and Animaker are some of the 21 competitors of Animoto.

  • When was Animoto acquired?

    Animoto was acquired on 22-Aug-2023.

  • Who acquired Animoto?

    Animoto was acquired by Redbrick (Victoria).

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