Moment

Moment

Direct-to-consumer marketplace for photography gear

Overview

Moment operates an online marketplace that sells photography and filmmaking gear to both hobbyists and professionals. Customers browse, select cameras, lenses, accessories, and other essential tools, and purchase them through Moment’s e-commerce site, which ships worldwide. The platform adds value with a lifetime warranty on products, free worldwide shipping, and round-the-clock guidance from professional staff to help buyers choose and use gear. This combination aims to create a reliable shopping experience for high-quality equipment. Compared with typical retailers, Moment differentiates itself through its lifetime warranty, free international shipping, and 24/7 expert support, all focused on serving visual artists. The company’s goal is to build a loyal customer base by providing trusted gear and strong service while growing its direct-to-consumer marketplace.

About Moment

Simplify's Rating
Why Moment is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Consumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$6.3M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Moment launched its Mobile II collection on June 26, 2026, with lenses priced consistently at $150 for accessibility[1][2]
  • The brand expanded its Long Weekend line with new Chili Red accessories and a dedicated website for film and travel enthusiasts[3]
  • Strong Series B funding of $36M joined by Neo signals investor confidence in Moment’s specialized e-commerce growth[3][6]

What critics are saying

  • Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro computational zoom (200mm advertised, 100mm optical) reduces demand for external mobile lenses like Moment’s[1]
  • Rising tariffs threaten Moment’s global supply chain for high-glass optics, risking its $150 price point advantage[1]
  • Cyber incidents could expose customer data during e-commerce, destroying trust in Moment’s lifetime warranty and free shipping promises[4]

What makes Moment unique

  • Moment offers true optical zoom up to 480mm via its 240mm SuperTele lens over iPhone periscope optics[1][3]
  • The Mobile II T-Series collection features redesigned lenses with more glass and edge-to-edge sharpness for 2023+ smartphones[1][2]
  • Moment is the #1 rated mobile lens brand globally, known for its signature 'Moment Look' and real glass optics[5]

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Funding

Total Funding

$6.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible work hours, with the option to work in-person at NYC or Miami offices

The chance to work on a world-class team of former founders and engineers who have scaled companies to >$7.5b in value

Very competitive salary

Equity and token allocation

Unlimited PTO

401k & top-tier health insurance benefits (equivalent to Big Tech companies coverage for Medical, Dental & Vision)

Occasional paid travel costs to events and off-sites

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
HAO
Aug 13th, 2025
Photography News, Suggestions, And Methods Digital Digicam Critiques

Moment has introduced six new T-Series mobile lenses in addition to a new lens interface and updated accessories to assist mobile photographers and filmmakers level-up the quality of their footage.

Silicon Legal Strategy
Jul 9th, 2025
SLS Client Neo Joins Moment's $36MM Series B Round

SLS client Neo joins Moment's $36MM Series B round.

DIY Photography
Apr 14th, 2024
You can convert the Module 8 PL Tuner to Fujifilm X and Leica L mounts

Now, Moment is releasing a mount conversion kit for $100 that allows you to convert the tuners' mounts.

DIY Photography
Dec 11th, 2023
This camera uses four lenses to shoot in-camera gifs

A company like Moment had released a 3D analogue camera.

Hypebot
Oct 19th, 2023
QUICK HITS: BMG, UMG form alliance • Moises adds AI Voice Studio • Dice enters Canada • Patreon acquires Moment • Tixr CEO honored

Details of the deal were not announced, but according to CrunchBase, Moment had raised $13.5 million in funding.

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