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Instapainting

YC W11

San Francisco, US · Founded 2010 · 2 employees · 3 known investors

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Instapainting is an e-commerce marketplace that turns customer photos into hand-painted oil paintings on canvas, created by artists and shipped to buyers. It serves consumers seeking custom artwork, offering a 10"x10" painting for $45 delivered within two weeks.

Also known as like.fm, Inc. · Like.fm

ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesJapanUnited States of AmericaEast AsiaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W11)

Instapainting was founded in 2010 by Chris Chen.

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Chris ChenChief Executive OffcierChen has led Like.fm, Inc., the company behind Instapainting.com, since 2010, and went through Y Combinator as a portfolio company founder that same year. He also serves as a venture partner at Pioneer Fund and Orange Collective, both since 2023.

Investors · 3

SV Angel✓ confirmed by InstapaintingSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Start Capitalreported

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

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corporate structure
like.fm, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Instapainting do?
Instapainting is an e-commerce marketplace that turns customer photos into hand-painted oil paintings on canvas, created by artists and shipped to buyers. It serves consumers seeking custom artwork, offering a 10"x10" painting for $45 delivered within two weeks.
Who founded Instapainting?
Instapainting was founded by Chris Chen in 2010.
Who are Instapainting's investors?
Instapainting's investors include Y Combinator, SV Angel, Start Capital.
Where is Instapainting headquartered?
Instapainting is headquartered in San Francisco, US.