Photobucket

Photobucket is a leading photo and video sharing service, boasting over 100 million registered users who upload more than four million images and videos daily from various sources, including the web and mobile devices. The platform enables users to host, preserve, and protect their media while offering a seamless experience for browsing, sharing, and editing. Users can share their memories across popular social networks, instant messaging applications, and via email. To maintain a safe environment, Photobucket actively moderates the content uploaded by its members. Originally founded as Ontela, Inc., the company acquired Photobucket, Inc. from Fox Interactive Media, rebranding itself as Photobucket Corp. Its headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado, with a regional office in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on providing technologies that facilitate the storage and sharing of photos and videos, enhancing users' ability to connect with friends and family.

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Milyoni

Acquisition in 2015
Milyoni, Inc. is a provider of social video solutions designed for entertainment companies, brands, studios, and artists globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York, Milyoni offers a suite of products including WildCard Theater, which features interactive elements such as polls, trivia, comments, and live chat. The company's platform enables video-on-demand and live event streaming, along with a commerce application that allows businesses to monetize their Facebook fan pages through social interactions. Milyoni also delivers Audience Relationship Management services that combine its offerings to enhance audience engagement and generate personalized marketing solutions. The company has established partnerships with notable entities such as Universal Music Group and Paramount Studios. In 2012, Milyoni raised $11 million in Series B financing to further develop its innovative social entertainment experiences. As of 2015, Milyoni operates as a subsidiary of Photobucket.com, Inc.

Lasso Media

Acquisition in 2015
Lasso Media Inc. operates a request-based photo sharing platform designed to facilitate connections among friends and family through shared images. The application allows users to request photos directly from each other's camera rolls, enhancing the experience of sharing memories. This service is available on both iOS and Android mobile devices. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Lasso Media has positioned itself as a valuable tool for maintaining personal connections through visual content. As of 2015, it functions as a subsidiary of Photobucket.com, Inc.

IBeatYou

Acquisition in 2011
IBeatYou is an online competition platform that enables users to create and participate in competitions across various formats, including video, photo, and text content. Participants can upload or import videos from platforms like YouTube or capture them directly using a webcam as their entries. The platform allows users to set specific parameters, duration, and judging criteria for each competition. Community engagement is fostered through a voting system where entries are rated on a five-point scale, encouraging interaction among users and promoting activities aligned with their interests.

Ontela

Acquisition in 2009
Ontela specializes in providing technology infrastructure for wireless carriers, enabling consumers to access and unlock the photos stored on their camera phones. The company's PicDeck technology has gained certification from 30 operators, including major players like Verizon, T-Mobile, and Alltel, and is compatible with over 100 handsets. Additionally, it is preinstalled on devices from the leading global handset manufacturers. Ontela is headquartered in Seattle and has received backing from various investment firms, including Steamboat Ventures, Hunt Ventures, Voyager Capital, and Oak Investment Partners.
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