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.

Jan Paul Teuwen

CFO

Past deals in Photography

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.

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.

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.

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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