500px

Acquired

500px was an online photography community and marketplace where photographers discovered, shared, bought, and sold their work. Serving millions of creatives across 195 countries, the platform became one of the most popular alternatives to Flickr before being acquired by Visual China Group in 2018. The company was founded in Toronto by Oleg Gutsol and Evgeny Tchebotarev.

Founders Oleg Gutsol, Evgeny Tchebotarev

CEO Oleg Gutsol

Company

Founded

2009

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Financials

Total Funding

$22M

Sectors

Social Media Entertainment

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Funding History

3 rounds

Acquired by Visual China Group Feb 26, 2018

$17M

Series B Jul 21, 2015

$13M

Visual China Group (Lead) Andreessen Horowitz Harrison Metal ff Venture Capital

Series A Aug 7, 2013

$9M

Andreessen Horowitz (Lead) Harrison Metal ff Venture Capital CAA Ventures Rugged Ventures

Seed Jun 3, 2011

$525K

ff Venture Capital (Lead) High Line Venture Partners

Funding data is compiled from multiple independent sources including company announcements, press coverage, and regulatory filings. While we strive for accuracy, amounts and dates may reflect reported figures at time of announcement.