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San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Imgur is an online platform for uploading, sharing, and discovering images and memes, organized around community-submitted posts, tags, and upvotes. It also offers casual browser games through an "Arcade" section.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Founders & leadership

Imgur was founded in 2014 by Alan Schaaf.

ASAlan Schaaf
Alan SchaafFounderAlan Schaaf founded Imgur, a widely-visited platform for image sharing and community engagement, which he grew to profitability and through venture funding before its acquisition. He has worked as both engineer and product leader, focusing on community dynamics, user behavior, and platform development at scale.30 Under 30 2015

Board

MS
Matthew StraderBoard director
LDLars Dalgaard
Lars DalgaardBoard directorInvestor at Andreessen Horowitz

Investors · 3

Saints Capitallisted by Saints CapitalDenver

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Coilreported

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$60.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2019

▶$20MraisedJun 2019 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
300M-user meme site Imgur raises $20M from Coil to pay creatorstechcrunch.com · Jun 2019
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan SchaafExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Matthew StraderDirector
  • Lars DalgaardDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$20M
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$40.1MraisedApr 2014 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan SchaafExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Matthew StraderExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Lars DalgaardDirector
Offering amount
$40.1M
Amount sold
$40.1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

300M-user meme site Imgur raises $20M from Coil to pay creatorstechcrunch.com · Jun 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Imgur do?
Imgur is an online platform for uploading, sharing, and discovering images and memes, organized around community-submitted posts, tags, and upvotes. It also offers casual browser games through an "Arcade" section.
Who founded Imgur?
Imgur was founded by Alan Schaaf in 2014.
Who are Imgur's investors?
Imgur's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Saints Capital, Coil.
How much funding has Imgur raised?
Imgur has disclosed $60.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Imgur headquartered?
Imgur is headquartered in San Francisco, US.