Shutterfly

Shutterfly, Inc. is a leading provider of personalized products and services, operating primarily in the United States, Canada, and the European Community. The company offers a wide range of products through its Shutterfly Consumer segment, including photo books, gifts, home decor, and stationery, all customizable with personal photos. Its Lifetouch segment specializes in professional photography services for schools, families, and retail stores, while Shutterfly Business Solutions caters to businesses with direct marketing services and printing solutions. Founded in 1999, Shutterfly is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with a mission to help share life's joy through personalized products and communications.

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Spoonflower

Acquisition in 2021
Spoonflower, Inc. operates a global online marketplace specializing in custom fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap printing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company enables independent designers to create and sell unique textile designs across various categories, including floral, vintage, and abstract themes. Spoonflower's platform allows customers, including crafters, small business owners, and interior designers, to order custom products without minimum quantities. Utilizing eco-friendly digital printing technology and water-based inks, the company prints each order on demand. The marketplace supports a wide range of creative projects, from quilts and clothing to home decor items like curtains and pillows. Additionally, Spoonflower has expanded its operations to include a presence in Berlin, Germany, enhancing its international reach.

Lifetouch

Acquisition in 2018
Lifetouch is a photography company specializing in capturing images for school events and at their studios. They are employee-owned and renowned for their "Picture Day" tradition, serving kindergarten through high school graduation. Their services include sports photography, event coverage, senior portraits, and yearbook photography.

GrooveBook

Acquisition in 2014
GrooveBook is a U.S.-based mobile application and subscription service that specializes in creating personalized photo books. Founded in 2011 by Julie Whiteman, the service allows users to upload their photos monthly, which are then compiled into a keepsake book. Each book is delivered within approximately two weeks and features dated and perforated edges for easy removal of individual photos. GrooveBook was acquired by Shutterfly in November 2014, 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, has positioned itself as a leader in marketing communications and on-demand print products. The company specializes in cloud-based solutions for photo and video storage, offering advanced digital technology for stationery printing and product design. With a commitment to quality and excellent service, R and R Images has developed a strong reputation in the industry, serving a diverse clientele while setting trends in the marketplace.

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. It aggregates users' media from various sources, including hard drives, smartphones, and social media platforms, and compiles them into a secure, private archive. ThisLife enables users to easily search through their collection, which can exceed 40,000 moments, to find specific photos or videos. The platform is particularly aimed at families and photography enthusiasts, offering tools to create visual timelines and share cherished memories.

Piqlet

Acquisition in 2012
Piqlet is a platform designed for discovering and preserving significant locations in a user's life. It aggregates locational content from major social media platforms, including Facebook, Yelp, and Foursquare. Users can easily select and organize places they wish to remember into personalized collections. The platform facilitates collaboration among friends, allowing them to create visually appealing scrapbooks that showcase photos, messages, interactions, and shared memories related to these places. This unique approach not only helps individuals keep track of meaningful locations but also enhances social connections through shared experiences.

Penguin Digital

Acquisition in 2012
Penguin Digital specializes in developing mobile products and technologies aimed at connecting individuals, photos, and products. The company collaborates with app owners, laboratories, and content creators to provide innovative revenue opportunities through its advanced image monetization engine. By leveraging its technology, Penguin Digital facilitates new avenues for monetization, enhancing both user engagement and financial returns for its partners.

Photoccino

Acquisition in 2012
Photoccino is a web-based application launched in 2011 and based in Haifa, Israel. It specializes in analyzing photos to select the best ones, allowing users to create digital photo albums, photobooks, and videos. The platform facilitates image storage and provides tools for organizing photos, enabling users to design elegant photo stories based on their inputs. Photoccino aims to simplify the process of photo editing and storytelling, making it accessible for users to turn their memories into beautifully crafted products.

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., based in Mountain View, California, operates two prominent e-commerce brands, Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas. The company specializes in creating stylish cards, invitations, personalized stationery, and photo books, catering to a diverse customer base worldwide. With a focus on fresh designs and high-quality products, Tiny Prints has gained popularity for its offerings, which include holiday cards, birth announcements, and invitations for various occasions. The brand is well-regarded among celebrities, designers, and discerning shoppers, reinforcing its position as a notable name in the stationery industry. Tiny Prints aims to capture the essence of life's meaningful moments through its meticulously crafted products.

Tiny Pictures

Acquisition in 2009
Tiny Pictures operates a mobile media-sharing platform known as Radar, designed to facilitate the sharing of photos and videos through email and mobile messaging. The company focuses on enhancing communication and shared experiences, viewing mobile devices not merely as tools but as extensions of personal connection. Tiny Pictures aims to leverage the immediacy and intimacy of mobile communication, allowing users to easily share rich visual content across various networks and social media platforms. By developing applications that streamline this process, the company seeks to transform the way individuals interact and communicate through imagery.

Nexo

Acquisition in 2008
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 based in the United States that specializes in enhancing the consumer digital photography experience. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies and products related to digital photography. By prioritizing user experience, Memory Matrix aims to improve how consumers capture and share their photographic moments.
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