IStock Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2000

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,700

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

IStock General Information

Description

Operator of a platform for user-generated images based in Calgary, Alberta. The company created the platform intended for the photographers wherein they can sell the images shot by them for a particular price and thereby became the original source for user-generated stock photos, vectors and illustrations and video clips.

Contact Information

Website
www.istockphoto.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1902J 11 Street South East
  • Calgary, Alberta T2G 3G2
  • Canada
Primary Industry
Other Commercial Services
Other Industries
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Acquirer
Getty Images
Corporate Office
  • 1902J 11 Street South East
  • Calgary, Alberta T2G 3G2
  • Canada

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IStock Valuation & Funding

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IStock Comparisons

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Operator of a platform for user-generated images based in Calgary, Alberta. The company created the platform intended fo
Other Commercial Services
Calgary, Canada
2,700 As of 2020

Amman, Jordan
 

New York, NY
 
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IStock Competitors (3)

One of IStock’s 3 competitors is Silkroad Images, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Amman, Jordan.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Silkroad Images Venture Capital-Backed Amman, Jordan
Pond5 Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
Vecteezy Corporation Bowling Green, KY
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IStock Signals

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IStock FAQs

  • When was IStock founded?

    IStock was founded in 2000.

  • Where is IStock headquartered?

    IStock is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

  • What is the size of IStock?

    IStock has 2,700 total employees.

  • What industry is IStock in?

    IStock’s primary industry is Other Commercial Services.

  • Is IStock a private or public company?

    IStock is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of IStock?

    The current valuation of IStock is .

  • What is IStock’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for IStock is .

  • Who are IStock’s competitors?

    Silkroad Images, Pond5, and Vecteezy are competitors of IStock.

  • When was IStock acquired?

    IStock was acquired on 09-Feb-2006.

  • Who acquired IStock?

    IStock was acquired by Getty Images.

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