About Imgur
Imgur is a digital platform where users can discover and share a variety of visual content, such as images, memes, GIFs, and visual stories. The platform allows users to create and curate content, with the community voting to highlight the most popular posts. This engagement helps to keep the content fresh and entertaining for a diverse audience seeking quick entertainment and inspiration. Unlike many other platforms, Imgur focuses heavily on community interaction and user-generated content, which drives its popularity. The company aims to uplift its users by consistently providing enjoyable and engaging visual content.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees
Risks
Competition from TikTok and Instagram may draw users away from Imgur.
AI-generated content challenges Imgur's moderation, risking misinformation spread.
Changes in digital ad policies could impact Imgur's advertising revenue model.
Differentiation
Imgur excels in community-driven content curation, setting it apart from competitors.
The platform's focus on memes and GIFs caters to a niche entertainment market.
Imgur's user engagement model leverages voting to highlight top content effectively.
Upsides
Rising interest in meme-based marketing offers Imgur new advertising partnerships.
5G expansion enhances Imgur's mobile app experience, broadening its audience reach.
AI-driven content curation tools can boost user engagement on Imgur's platform.
Funding
Total raised$58.36 M
Latest valuation$100.00 M
StageLATE_VC
LATE VC
5/31/2019$20
$100.00 MSERIES A
3/31/2014$40
$200.00 M