Pinterest

Pinterest

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

About Pinterest

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

Industries

Consumer Software

Social Impact

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Overview

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Pinterest is a social media platform that helps users find and save ideas across various interests like recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of images, called "pins," and organize them into themed boards. The platform primarily makes money through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds based on their interests and behaviors. This targeted advertising approach makes the ads relevant to users. Additionally, Pinterest earns revenue through affiliate marketing by directing traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from other social media platforms is its focus on visual discovery, making it a valuable tool for users seeking inspiration and for businesses looking to reach engaged consumers. The company's goal is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven personalization can enhance user engagement with relevant content.
  • Social commerce integration offers Pinterest a chance to boost direct sales.
  • Short-form video content expansion could attract a younger demographic.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Xiaohongshu threatens Pinterest's market share.
  • Departure of key AI talent may hinder technological advancements.
  • New executive appointments could lead to transitional challenges.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine sets it apart in the social media landscape.
  • The platform's focus on creative ideas attracts a diverse user base.
  • Pinterest's advertising model leverages user interests for targeted promotions.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1445.6M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

12 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↓ -1%
B&T
Feb 18th, 2025
Pinterest Appoints New VP Of International Enterprise Sales

Cecile van Steenberge has this week joined Pinterest as VP of international enterprise sales.

Boston Magazine
Feb 13th, 2025
Turn Your Pinterest Wedding Board into Reality at the 2025 Bubbly Brunch

Turn your Pinterest wedding board into reality at the 2025 Bubbly Brunch.

Viestories
Jan 22nd, 2025
Deepak Agarwal Joins LinkedIn As Chief AI Officer

LinkedIn, a online professional networking platform on Wednesday announced that Deepak Agarwal, a former employee and Pinterest executive, has been appointed as the new Chief AI Officer (CAIO).

9to5Mac
Jan 13th, 2025
Chinese social networking app tops US App Store ranking amid potential TikTok ban

Xiaohongshu (known as RedNote in English) is a Chinese social network created in 2013 to compete with Pinterest and Instagram.

Business Insider
Jan 8th, 2025
Guestlogix Welcomes Philip Missler as New CEO

Toronto, Ontario-(Newsfile Corp. - January 8, 2025) - Guestlogix Inc., a global leader in airline commerce technology and pioneer in onboard retailing, announces the appointment of Philip Missler as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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