| Type | Subsidiary |
| Parent Company | Visual China Group |
| HQ | Toronto, CA |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Website | web.500px.com |
| Cybersecurity rating | CMore |
500px was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, CA
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Aneta Filiciak
CEO
Alexander Schwertner
VP of Product
500px Financials and Metrics
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Founding Date | 2009 |
Total Funding | $22.3 m |
Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Harrison Metal, ff Venture Capital, CAA Ventures, Deep Creek Capital, Rugged Ventures, Third Kind Venture Capital, Dustin Plett, Visual China Group, Suntech Power |
In total, 500px had raised $22.3 m. 500px is a subsidiary of Visual China Group
500px Cybersecurity Score
500px Online and Social Media Presence
3.45m Twitter followers
500px has 3.45m Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.2% month over month and decreased 0.3% quarter over quarter
500px's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @500px
47k
Tweets
95
Following
3.4m
Followers
23
Tweets last 30 days
20.4
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
500px News and Updates
December 06, 2019
Startup jobs of the week: Chisel AI, 500px, Smart Nora
Every day, Canada’s tech startups post their latest and greatest job opportunities on Jobs.BetaKit, powered by Jobbio. From early-stage to Series B and beyond,...
February 13, 2019
500px reveals major breach that compromised user data
The breach happened back in 2018 but was only discovered now.
500px, the online community for photographers, has revealed that they have discovered a major data breach. In a blog post today the company revealed that on February 8 they launched an investigation into a potential security issue their e…
February 13, 2019
Personal information of 14.8 million 500px users leaked in security breach
Disclosed by 500px on February 13, 2019
August 07, 2018
The World Needs Bio-Engineered Ethical Humans More Than It Needs Geo-Engineering
Climate change is accelerating, but most people fail to take the threat seriously. How to explain such nonchalance in the face of certain destruction?
July 31, 2018
China Set To Exceed 210 Gigawatt Wind Power Target By 2020
China's recently-announced switch from a Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme to a competitive auction mechanism will help the country surpass its national cumulative wind power target of 210 gigawatts (GW) by 2020 and install more than 20 GW per year on average over the next 10 years
July 23, 2018
Federal Judge Dismisses NYC Climate Change Law Suit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City against 5 major oil companies, ruling that Congress has given the EPA the exclusive right to file such legal actions. Yes, that EPA. Is there no branch of government that will protect citizens from the damage caused by fossil fuels or ho…
500px Blogs
January 21, 2021
The ultimate guide to minimalist photography
The minimalist trend in commercial photography is all about pared-down color palettes, graphic compositions, and simple beauty.
The post The ultimate guide to minimalist photography appeared first on 500px.
January 20, 2021
Nine tips for building your photography portfolio
These are our top tips for cultivating and building a portfolio from scratch, including brainstorming new shoot ideas and connecting with the right clients.
The post Nine tips for building your photography portfolio appeared first on 500px.
January 19, 2021
Best practices: Planning your commercial shoot with a shot list
Learn how you can easily implement shot lists into your upcoming photoshoots, regardless of your subject, concept, or budget.
The post Best practices: Planning your commercial shoot with a shot list appeared first on 500px.
January 18, 2021
500px Commercial Grants: Project #ShowUs
500px is awarding five $1,000 US Commercial Grants to woman-identifying and non-binary photographers who want to tell their stories as part of the Project #ShowUs Commercial Grant.
The post 500px Commercial Grants: Project #ShowUs appeared first on 500px.
January 14, 2021
Your ultimate commercial checklist before you hit ‘submit to Licensing’
Here’s our essential, easy-to-follow checklist to use next time you submit your photos for Licensing to boost your acceptance rate and your sales.
The post Your ultimate commercial checklist before you hit ‘submit to Licensing’ appeared first on 500px.
January 12, 2021
Capturing the online shopping experience in commercial photography
The rise of online shopping hasn’t only changed how and where brands and marketers reach customers; it’s also transformed the kinds of visuals they use.
The post Capturing the online shopping experience in commercial photography appeared first on 500px.
500px Frequently Asked Questions
When was 500px founded?
500px was founded in 2009.
Who are 500px key executives?
500px's key executives are Aneta Filiciak and Alexander Schwertner.
How many employees does 500px have?
500px has 211 employees.
Who are 500px competitors?
Competitors of 500px include SmartShoot, Shutterstock and Nectar.
Where is 500px headquarters?
500px headquarters is located at 22 Duncan St, Toronto.
Where are 500px offices?
500px has an office in Toronto.
How many offices does 500px have?
500px has 1 office.
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