Snappr

Snappr

On-demand marketplace connecting clients with photographers

Overview

Snappr connects clients with a global network of pre-vetted photographers, editors, and other visual content creators through an on-demand marketplace. Users can book professional photographers with as little as two hours' notice for personal shoots, marketing images, or enterprise needs; the platform handles matching, bookings, and payments. Snappr earns commissions on each booking and leverages a large, diverse creator pool that offers a wide range of styles and integrates with third-party visual content apps. The goal is to make high-quality visual content widely accessible with fast turnaround and scalable production for individuals, businesses, and large enterprises.

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About Snappr

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

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$13M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Enterprise API adoption accelerates for high-volume photography needs.
  • Vertical expansion targets real estate and food photography markets.
  • SaaS workflows enable recurring revenue beyond commissions.

What critics are saying

  • DALL-E and Midjourney displace SMB bookings in 12-24 months.
  • Canva integrates AI generation, eliminating external photography needs.
  • Top photographers shift to Instagram direct models, fragmenting supply.

What makes Snappr unique

  • Snappr integrates on-demand photography, editing, and AI visuals into one platform.
  • Snappr Workflows automates enterprise visual content pipelines via SaaS.
  • Pretty Instant acquisition adds roaming photo-booth for event marketing.

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Funding

Total Funding

$12.9M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$10M
Snappr
$15M
Canva
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Mar 6th, 2024
Sibling Duo Launches Groundbreaking Matchmaking App - Quality - Promising Authentic Connections And Disrupting The Online Dating Landscape

NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned NYC matchmaker Nick Rosen and seasoned LA-based restaurateur Melissa Rosen are poised to disrupt the online dating scene with their latest innovation, QUALITY. With the tagline "Date with Integrity," QUALITY plans to revolutionize the current landscape by prioritizing personal growth in the courtship process.Co-Founder Nick RosenThe brainchild of this dynamic sibling duo, QUALITY promises to cultivate genuine connections in an era dominated by superficial swiping. Combining compulsory professional photoshoots, AI-responsive feedback, and personalized coaching sessions with expert matchmakers, QUALITY stands as the vanguard of a new era in digital dating."We're on a mission to transform the dating landscape," says Nick Rosen. "QUALITY is about fostering meaningful human experiences, steering clear of the transactional interactions that plague existing apps."Embracing cutting-edge technology and traditional matchmaking techniques, QUALITY ensures that profiles reflect the most authentic version of each individual. Partnering with innovative startups like Snappr for professional photography and Taelor for stylist-guided wardrobe makeovers, QUALITY is committed to transforming the online dating ecosystem."Our goal is to promote a culture of honesty and empowerment," adds Melissa Rosen. "By prioritizing integrity in every aspect of engagement, we're reshaping the dating experience into something truly fulfilling."To celebrate the launch, QUALITY will host its inaugural event in New York City at the end of March, offering professional photoshoots and networking opportunities for a select group of singles

PR Newswire
Aug 4th, 2021
Snappr acquires Pretty Instant

/PRNewswire/ -- Pretty Instant was a pioneer in on-demand photography and experiential photo activations. Founded in Boston in 2013, they invented the "roaming...

Inside Imaging
Oct 7th, 2020
Snappr raises US$10m, flags video and VR tours

This latest round of investment funding follows Snappr’s acquisition of Eversnap, a wedding photo sharing app.

VC News Daily
Sep 28th, 2020
Snappr Scores $10M Series A

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Snappr has raised $10M in Series A funding led by Basis Set Ventures.

Inside Imaging
Aug 27th, 2020
Snappr acquires Photographers.com.au

This is Snappr’s second acquisition, coming two years after it purchased Photographers.com.au, an Australian online professional photography business directory.

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