Pocstock
Newark, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation
Pocstock builds a media library of rights-cleared photos, videos, and illustrations featuring people of color, annotated with cultural metadata such as skintone, ethnicity, and behavioral context for AI/ML training and commercial licensing. It offers pre-built datasets, custom visual data production, and skintone research through a global network of creators for tech companies, brands, and other buyers.
Founders & leadership
Pocstock was founded in 2019 by Steve Jones.
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DeSean BrownNamed on SEC filing
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Derrick LaraneNamed on SEC filing
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Stephen JonesNamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$500KraisedAug 2023 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedAug 2023 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- DeSean BrownExecutive Officer
- Derrick LaraneExecutive Officer
- Stephen JonesExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Jul 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Pocstock do?
- Pocstock builds a media library of rights-cleared photos, videos, and illustrations featuring people of color, annotated with cultural metadata such as skintone, ethnicity, and behavioral context for AI/ML training and commercial licensing. It offers pre-built datasets, custom visual data production, and skintone research through a global network of creators for tech companies, brands, and other buyers.
- Who founded Pocstock?
- Pocstock was founded by Steve Jones in 2019.
- How much funding has Pocstock raised?
- Pocstock has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Pocstock headquartered?
- Pocstock is headquartered in Newark, US.