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Pinterest

NYSE: PINS

San Francisco, US · Delaware corporation · Public · 62 known investors

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Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where users save and browse images organised into boards, used heavily for shopping, recipes and design.

Also known as PINS · Pinterest, Inc.

Founders & leadership

ESEvan Sharp
Evan SharpCo-founder & CDO2010–2022Co-founder of Pinterest
BSBen Silbermann
Ben SilbermannFounder & ChairmanCo-founder of Pinterest
PSPaul Sciarra
Paul SciarraCo-founderuntil 2012Co-founder of Pinterest; Executive Chairman of Aurora Solar
BRBill Ready
Bill ReadyChief Executive OfficerHe previously held roles as President of Commerce & Payments at Google, Chief Operating Officer at PayPal, and CEO at both Venmo and Braintree.
JDJulia Donnelly
Julia DonnellyChief Financial Officer
MY
Mike YangExecutiveuntil 2020
NF
Natalie FairExecutiveuntil 2019

Board

JLJeremy Levine
Jeremy LevineBoard Member2011–2025Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
JJJeff Jordan
Jeff JordanBoard directorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz

Investors · 62

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$657.1M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2014–2017

▶$130MraisedJun 2017 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michelle WilsonDirector
  • Benjamin SilbermannExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jeff JordanDirector
  • Evan SharpExecutive Officer
  • Christine FloresExecutive Officer
  • Paul SciarraPromoter
  • Todd MorgenfeldExecutive Officer
  • Jeremy LevineDirector
Offering amount
$150M
Amount sold
$130M
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$367.1MraisedMar 2015 · 15 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Evan SharpExecutive Officer
  • Jeremy LevineDirector
  • Mike YangExecutive Officer
  • Paul SciarraPromoter
  • Benjamin SilbermannExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jeff JordanDirector
  • Natalie FairExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$577.9M
Amount sold
$367.1M
First sale
Feb 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$160MraisedMay 2014 · 15 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Natalie FairExecutive Officer
  • Jeff JordanDirector
  • Jeremy LevineDirector
  • Benjamin SilbermannExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Paul SciarraPromoter
  • Evan SharpExecutive Officer
  • Mike YangExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$200M
Amount sold
$160M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Pinterest, Inc. is an American social media and visual discovery service based in San Francisco, California, that lets people publish and discover information in the form of digital pinboards. Users save visual content, called Pins, into personalized collections known as boards, spanning categories such as recipes, home decor, style, beauty, DIY and crafts, travel, animals, art and quotes. The company describes its purpose as helping people find inspiration and act on ideas, and positions the product as a visual bookmarking and search tool rather than a follower-driven social network, with many users curating boards privately for their own planning.

Although it began as a board-based social network, the company has in later years placed increasing emphasis on visual search and e-commerce, including shopping catalogs and product discovery features. Guided Search launched in April 2014 and visual search tools in February 2017. The service is available on the web and through mobile apps; the Android app has surpassed 1 billion downloads and holds a 4.6 rating from roughly 11.6 million reviews, ranking as a top free lifestyle app. Corporate offices are listed at 651 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107.

Pinterest reported 2024 revenue of $3.65 billion, operating income of $180 million, net income of $1.86 billion, total assets of $5.34 billion, total equity of $4.75 billion, 4,666 employees and 553 million monthly active users.

Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Pinterest went on to found or lead other companies.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
PinterestDelaware

▸Research sources · 8

primary sources listed

8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Pinterest do?
Pinterest is a publicly traded visual search and discovery platform where users save images as Pins to personal boards.
Who founded Pinterest?
Pinterest was founded by Evan Sharp, Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra.
Who are Pinterest's investors?
Pinterest's investors include 3Spoke Capital, A.Capital Ventures, A*, Acequia Capital (AceCap), Allied Venture Partners, Amakor, Andreessen Horowitz, Avant Global LLC and 54 more.
How much funding has Pinterest raised?
Pinterest has disclosed $657.1M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Is Pinterest publicly traded?
Yes — Pinterest trades on NYSE under the ticker PINS.
Where is Pinterest headquartered?
Pinterest is headquartered in San Francisco, US.