About GIPHY
GIPHY specializes in providing animated GIFs, clips, and stickers to enhance online communication. Users can search and share a wide variety of animated content across different categories, and they can also create their own GIFs from videos or images, adding custom captions and stickers. This content can be easily shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. GIPHY stands out from competitors by offering a free extensive library of animated content, which attracts a large user base and creates valuable advertising opportunities. The company's goal is to make online communication more engaging and expressive while providing brands with effective advertising solutions through sponsored content and partnerships.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees
Risks
Emerging GIF platforms like Tenor pose a competitive threat to GIPHY.
Short-form video content may reduce engagement with traditional GIFs.
Regulatory challenges, like the UK CMA's decision, could impact operations.
Differentiation
GIPHY offers the largest library of GIFs, clips, and stickers worldwide.
It integrates with major social media platforms for seamless content sharing.
GIPHY's partnerships with brands enhance its advertising and user engagement capabilities.
Upsides
Partnership with TikTok enhances GIF recommendations, boosting user engagement.
Collaboration with The Met Office showcases GIPHY's versatility in traditional media.
FaZe Clan's 10 billion views highlight GIPHY's potential in the gaming community.
Funding
Total raised$146.83 M
Latest valuation$528.00 M
StageACQUISITION
ACQUISITION
4/30/2020$400
SERIES D
9/30/2016$72
$528.00 MSERIES C
1/31/2016$55
$275.00 MSERIES B
12/31/2014$22
$107.75 MSERIES A
4/30/2014$2
$12.00 M