Spoonflower
Acquisition in 2021
Spoonflower, Inc. is a fabric printing marketplace that connects shoppers, surface designers, and crafters globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with operations in Berlin, Germany, the company specializes in digital textile printing, allowing independent designers to create and sell unique fabric designs across various categories, including floral, vintage, and abstract. Spoonflower provides custom fabric printing services with no minimum order requirement and has expanded its offerings to include custom wallpaper and gift wrap. Using eco-friendly digital printing technology and water-based inks, the company fulfills each order on demand, catering to individuals and small businesses that create a diverse array of products such as quilts, clothing, pillows, and home decor items.
Lifetouch
Acquisition in 2018
Lifetouch is a photographic company specializing in capturing portraits and photographs for various events, primarily focusing on school-related activities. The company is well-known for its "Picture Day" tradition, providing photography services for students from kindergarten through high school graduation. Lifetouch offers a range of products that include sports photography, event coverage, senior portraits, and yearbooks. In addition to school events, the company also captures images for special occasions such as graduations, theater productions, concerts, proms, and school dances. Lifetouch is fully employee-owned, reflecting a commitment to its workforce and the quality of service it provides to its customers.
GrooveBook
Acquisition in 2014
GrooveBook is a photo-printing mobile application and subscription service that allows users to create personalized photo books by uploading their pictures monthly. Founded in 2011 by Julie Whiteman, the U.S.-based company enables users to receive a keepsake book filled with their selected photos, which are printed, perforated, and bound for easy removal. Each book is delivered approximately two weeks after the upload, offering a convenient way for individuals to preserve and enjoy their favorite memories. In 2014, GrooveBook was acquired by Shutterfly, enhancing its capabilities in the photo printing market.
BorrowLenses.com
Acquisition in 2013
BorrowLenses.com is a prominent online marketplace specializing in the rental of photography and video equipment. The company offers a wide range of products, including cameras, lenses, tripods, flash units, studio lighting, and video gear from renowned brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Panasonic. By providing an accessible platform for renting high-quality equipment, BorrowLenses enables photographers and videographers to acquire essential tools at competitive prices without the need for a deposit. The company ensures a seamless rental experience with fast shipping options and a commitment to customer service, making it a preferred choice for those in need of professional equipment.
R and R Images
Acquisition in 2013
R and R Images, established in 1988, is a national leader in marketing communications and on-demand print products. The company specializes in providing high-quality printing services and innovative digital solutions, including a cloud-based platform for photo and video storage. R and R Images focuses on delivering exceptional service and has developed a reputation for excellence in both stationery printing and product design. Through its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, R and R Images has carved out a distinct niche in the competitive landscape of marketing and printing services.
MyPublisher
Acquisition in 2013
MyPublisher, founded in 1994, is a leading internet retailer specializing in personalized photo applications, allowing customers to creatively customize, share, print, and preserve their digital photographs. The company is renowned for inventing high-quality, single-copy custom books at affordable prices and has since expanded its offerings to include photo book software and digital printing services. Unique among its competitors, MyPublisher handles all aspects of production in-house, including printing, manufacturing, and shipping, ensuring superior quality and service. This approach allows MyPublisher to provide distinctive proprietary features that are not available from other providers. Annually, the company prints and ships over 120 million photos, making it one of the largest digital photo printers globally.
ThisLife
Acquisition in 2013
ThisLife is a cloud-based service that specializes in the organization and protection of photos and videos for families and photography enthusiasts. The platform consolidates images and videos from various sources, including hard drives, mobile devices, social media accounts, and photo-sharing websites, into a secure private archive. ThisLife enables users to create visual timelines, making it easy to search through their extensive collections, which can encompass over 40,000 moments. By offering a streamlined approach to memory management, ThisLife helps users efficiently store and share their cherished experiences.
Piqlet
Acquisition in 2012
Piqlet is a platform designed for discovering and preserving personal locations that hold significance for users. It aggregates locational content from prominent social media platforms, including Facebook, Yelp, and Foursquare. Users can easily identify and "piq" places they wish to remember, organizing these locations into curated collections. The platform encourages collaboration among friends, allowing them to create visually appealing scrapbooks that encompass photos, messages, interactions, and shared memories related to these significant places.
Penguin Digital
Acquisition in 2012
Penguin Digital is a company that specializes in developing mobile products and technologies designed to connect individuals with photos and related products. By partnering with app owners, laboratories, and various content creators, Penguin Digital aims to provide innovative revenue opportunities through its advanced image monetization engine. The company focuses on enabling seamless interactions between users and visual content, thereby enhancing user engagement and driving new business avenues for its partners.
Photoccino
Acquisition in 2012
Photoccino is a web-based application founded in 2011 and based in Haifa, Israel. The platform specializes in analyzing photos, selecting the best images, and designing visually appealing stories and photo products. It offers users the ability to store images and create various digital formats, including photo albums, photobooks, and videos, utilizing user inputs to facilitate organization and presentation. Photoccino's services aim to enhance the way individuals and families commemorate their memories through elegantly crafted visual narratives.
PhotoWorks
Acquisition in 2011
Photoworks is an online personal publishing company and photography community that allows users to share and store their digital photos, build communities, create photo-personalized products, and more.
Tiny Prints
Acquisition in 2011
Tiny Prints, Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in stylish cards, invitations, personalized stationery, and photo books through its two online brands, Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas. The company focuses on high-quality, customized products that cater to a wide range of occasions, including holiday celebrations, weddings, and corporate events. With an emphasis on fresh design and exceptional customer experience, Tiny Prints has gained popularity among consumers, including celebrities and top designers. This commitment to quality and creativity has positioned Tiny Prints as a notable name in the stationery and invitation industry, reinforcing the idea that small details can have a significant impact.
Tiny Pictures
Acquisition in 2009
Tiny Pictures operates a mobile media-sharing platform known as Radar, which facilitates the sharing of photos and videos through email and mobile messaging. The company focuses on enhancing communication and shared experiences by leveraging the immediacy and intimacy of mobile technology. Tiny Pictures develops applications that allow users to seamlessly share their visual content across various mobile networks and social media platforms, emphasizing the role of mobile devices as extensions of personal communication rather than mere tools. By combining rich imagery with effortless connectivity, Tiny Pictures aims to transform the way individuals interact and engage with one another in a digital landscape.
Nexo is a U.S.-based technology company, founded in 2005, that specializes in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for cold drinks businesses. Its primary product, nexo, is a sensor-based system that collects data about footfall, sales, and unit health from refrigerators, uploading it to the nexo cloud and analytics platform. The nexo Portal allows users to remotely measure, manage, and engage with their cooler channels, making informed decisions to improve performance. In 2008, the company was acquired by Shutterfly.
Memory Matrix
Acquisition in 2005
Memory Matrix is an advanced engineering firm established in 2004, headquartered in the United States. The company focuses on enhancing the consumer digital photography experience through innovative technologies and solutions. By specializing in products and services related to digital photography, Memory Matrix aims to address the evolving needs of consumers in this dynamic market.