Tenor
Founded 2014 · 4 known investors
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Tenor operates a GIF search engine and GIF Keyboard app that lets users find and share animated GIFs and reaction images across messaging and social platforms. It also offers a GIF API and content partnership program for developers and content owners.
Founders & leadership
Tenor was founded in 2014 by David McIntosh.
Investors · 4
How we know: Initial Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Kyber Knight Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Menlo Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: funding news · redpoint.com · Not right? Tell us
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeed RoundDec 2024Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Tenor went on to found or lead other companies.
Related companies · 5
Companies working in the same space as Tenor.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Tenor do?
- Tenor operates a GIF search engine and GIF Keyboard app that lets users find and share animated GIFs and reaction images across messaging and social platforms. It also offers a GIF API and content partnership program for developers and content owners.
- Who founded Tenor?
- Tenor was founded by David McIntosh in 2014.
- Who are Tenor's investors?
- Tenor's investors include Initial Capital, Kyber Knight Capital, Menlo Ventures, Redpoint Ventures.








