Dispo

Dispo

Platform for sharing disposable-style photos

About Dispo

Simplify's Rating
Why Dispo is rated
D+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Social Impact

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$42.8M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2019

Overview

Dispo.fun provides a platform for users to capture and share photos that replicate the experience of using disposable cameras. Users can take photos and share them with friends and the community, creating a nostalgic and spontaneous feel. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for premium options like advanced editing tools and extra storage. Dispo.fun stands out in the crowded social media and digital photography market by focusing specifically on disposable-style photography. The company's goal is to create an engaging and fun environment for photo enthusiasts while generating revenue through subscriptions and targeted advertising.

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Significant Headcount Growth
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in retro experiences boosts demand for Dispo's vintage feel.
  • Collaborations with influencers like David Dobrik increase user base and visibility.
  • Freemium model success shows users' willingness to pay for premium features.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging apps with similar features threaten Dispo's market share.
  • Privacy concerns may lead to user distrust and scrutiny.
  • Reliance on celebrity endorsements risks negative impact from public perception changes.

What makes Dispo unique

  • Dispo offers a unique disposable camera experience on mobile phones.
  • The app's 24-hour photo development mimics traditional disposable cameras.
  • Dispo targets tech-savvy users seeking spontaneous, ephemeral photo sharing.

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Funding

Total Funding

$42.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Discord
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Dispo
$100M
GitHub

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 11%

2 year growth

↑ 11%
Business Insider
Feb 24th, 2021
David Dobrik's new Dispo app has become so popular that VCs just invested $20 million at a $200 million valuation

<figure> <img alt="Dispo team-- Alexis Ohanian, David Dobrik, and Dispo CEO Daniell Liss. Top left to right: Dobrik, Liss, Natalie Mariduena. Bottom, left to to right: Regynald Augustin, Ohanian, Briana Hokanson" class="img-responsive imported-news-entry-img" src="https://images2.markets.businessinsider.com/5fad6222df90d00018378169?

Finsmes
Oct 7th, 2020
Dispo Raises $4M in Seed Funding

Dispo, a Los Agneles, CA-based social network co-founded by digital star and TV personality David Dobrik, raised $4m in seed funding

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