Imgur

Imgur

Digital platform for sharing visual content

About Imgur

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

Industries

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$60M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Overview

Imgur is a digital platform where users can find and share a variety of visual content, such as images, memes, GIFs, and visual stories. The platform allows users to engage with content by voting, which helps highlight the most popular and entertaining posts. This community-driven approach encourages active participation in both content creation and curation. Imgur primarily generates revenue through advertising, capitalizing on its large and engaged user base. The goal of Imgur is to uplift its users by consistently providing enjoyable and engaging content.

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What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in NFTs could lead to new content opportunities for Imgur.
  • Meta's AI advancements could enhance Imgur's content curation and recommendation systems.
  • AI chatbots present an opportunity for Imgur to develop interactive features.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI-driven platforms could attract users away from Imgur.
  • NFT projects may divert user attention from traditional platforms like Imgur.
  • AI chatbots could shift user interest towards interactive content, reducing engagement on Imgur.

What makes Imgur unique

  • Imgur's community-driven platform curates top content through user voting.
  • The platform offers a diverse range of visual content, including memes and GIFs.
  • Imgur's mission focuses on uplifting users with engaging and enjoyable content.

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Funding

Total Funding

$60M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Company News

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The Bridge
Oct 2nd, 2023
Meta、新Aiモデル「Llama 2 Long」公開——長いプロンプトへの応答で「Gpt-3.5 Turbo」「Claude 2」を凌駕

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VentureBeat
Sep 29th, 2023
Meta Quietly Unveils Llama 2 Long Ai That Beats Gpt-3.5 Turbo And Claude 2 On Some Tasks

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PR Newswire
Aug 28th, 2023
Kiria (Korea Institute For Robot Industry Advancement) Wird Den Korean Robot Pavilion Auf Der Ifa 2023 Betreiben

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AVCJ
Aug 22nd, 2023
Horizons leads $50m round for Indonesia EV player IMG

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