PicsArt
OverviewSuggest Edit
PicsArt is a company developing a popular photo and video editing mobile app. It enables users to create, edit, and share images in the proprietary network. The company provides an open-source collection of content, including free-to-edit photos, stickers, filters, etc.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2011 | |
| HQ | San Francisco, CA, US | Map |
| Website | picsart.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More | |
| Overall Culture | B+ | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Watch an unfiltered interview of PicsArt founder at Disrupt Berlin
- VSCO sues PicsArt over photo filters that were allegedly reverse-engineered
- PicsArt Showcases its Breakthrough AR Camera Experience for Thousands of Fans at KCON 2018 LA
- PicsArt Hires COO to Lead Exponential Growth of Next-Generation Social Media Editing Platform
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Jun 2021) | 774 | (+3%) |
| Cybersecurity rating | B | More |
Key People/Management at PicsArt
Hovhannes Avoyan
CEO
PicsArt Office Locations
PicsArt has an office in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, US (HQ)
One Market, One Market Plaza, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, US
211 Sutter St #300, San Francisco
PicsArt Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2011 |
PicsArt total Funding | $45 m |
PicsArt latest funding size | $20 m |
Time since last funding | 5 years ago |
PicsArt investors | Sequoia Capital, Insight Venture Partners, DCM Ventures, Siguler Guff & Company, Razmig Hovaghimian |
PicsArt's latest funding round in April 2016 was reported to be $20 m. In total, PicsArt has raised $45 m
PicsArt Operating Metrics
PicsArt's Monthly Active Users was reported to be 130 m in Mar, 2019.
PicsArt Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| D’efekt | July 22, 2020 |
PicsArt Cybersecurity Score
Competitors
PicsArt Online and Social Media Presence
132.01k Twitter followers
PicsArt has 132.01k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.2% month over month and increased 0.3% quarter over quarter
PicsArt's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @PicsArtStudio
15.8k
Tweets
1.4k
Following
132k
Followers
49
Tweets last 30 days
126.2
Avg. likes per Tweet
81.6%
Tweets with engagement
PicsArt Company Culture
Overall Culture
B+
75/100
CEO Rating
A-
75/100
Compensation
B
74/100
PicsArt News and Updates
July 18, 2019
Watch an unfiltered interview of PicsArt founder at Disrupt Berlin
Smartphones have become a creative playground thanks to cameras and innovative apps, such as PicsArt. With PicsArt, anybody can add filters, stickers and tweak photos and videos in many different ways. It has been a massive hit with 130 million monthly active users. And that’s why I’m excited to ann…
April 05, 2019
VSCO sues PicsArt over photo filters that were allegedly reverse-engineered
Photo editing app-maker VSCO has filed a lawsuit against competitor PicsArt. The suit focuses on 19 PicsArt filters that were supposedly “reverse engineered from VSCO’s filters,” with VSCO alleging it’s become a legal issue involving false advertising and violations of the app’s terms of service. “V…
August 10, 2018
PicsArt Showcases its Breakthrough AR Camera Experience for Thousands of Fans at KCON 2018 LA
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- KCON USA, LOS ANGELES -- PicsArt, the leading creative platform for social media storytelling, has launched a beta version of its new Augmented Reality (AR) Camera experience for more than 100,000 K-pop fans at KCON, the world's largest K-pop...
July 25, 2018
PicsArt Hires COO to Lead Exponential Growth of Next-Generation Social Media Editing Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PicsArt, the leading creative platform for social media editing, today announced that former Viki Inc. CEO Tammy H. Nam has joined the company as its first Chief Operating Officer. Nam was instrumental in driving Viki's targeted international...
July 24, 2018
Former Viki CEO Tammy Nam joins PicsArt as its first COO
PicsArt, the company behind the photo-editing app of the same name, has hired Tammy Nam as its first chief operating officer. Nam was most recently the CEO of Viki, the Rakuten-acquired video streaming service, and before that served as a marketing executive at Viki, Scribd and Slide. PicsArt said N…
October 31, 2017
Creative-focused app PicsArt hits 100M MAUs, attracting brands tired of trolls
You would think that social networks are more or less “done” now. What would be the point of another in a world filled with so many options? But in fact, there remains a niche which has been growing steadily in the creative corners of the Internet. PicsArt has been building growing since it was sta…
PicsArt Blogs
June 16, 2021
Blur Images: 4 Ways to Add Blurring Effects To Photos
Looking to blur a photo or just part of a photo? You’ve come to the right place! Blurring photos is a great way to accentuate a part of a photo, drawing the viewer’s eye to the in-focus part you want them to notice first. It can also be used to preserve the identity of people in the background, pro…
June 15, 2021
Pastel Yellow: Color Codes and Combinations
The pastel yellow hue is arguably one of the most calming and neutralizing shades on the color wheel. What makes the pastel yellow color so satisfying? To start, pastel colors are typically muted hues that are desaturated versions of brighter colors, which automatically soften harsh tones and lend …
June 14, 2021
10 Food Photography Tips and Tricks
Food photography is more than just taking a quick snapshot of your dinner. It’s about using colors and textures, balancing negative and positive space, and finding the right light source and camera angle to create an artistic image and tell a story. Every element of the photo should serve a purpose…
June 11, 2021
Unapologetically You: What Does Pride Mean in 2021?
Love has so many shapes and forms, and we all have our own unique way of celebrating it. That’s the beauty of Pride – there is no wrong way to do it. Love flourishes when we have a safe space to express ourselves, and let our authentic selves shine. And a little bit of glitter doesn’t hurt, either.…
June 10, 2021
13 Graduation Photography Tips: Capture Special Moments Like a Pro
Graduation is one of the biggest days of any student's life, whether it's a high school graduation or college graduation. You’re going to want to remember the occasion fondly and one of the best ways of doing that is through graduation photography. These are photos you will look back at for the res…
June 09, 2021
7 Landscape Photography Tips and How to Edit Nature Photos
It’s no secret that nature is full of inspiration. Whether you’re passionate about hiking and the great outdoors or you simply seek out the joys of nature’s spectacular scenes, you'll find that landscape photography is full of artistic opportunities. Let’s explore the evergreen theme.
The post 7 L…
PicsArt Frequently Asked Questions
When was PicsArt founded?
PicsArt was founded in 2011.
Who are PicsArt key executives?
PicsArt's key executives are Hovhannes Avoyan.
How many employees does PicsArt have?
PicsArt has 774 employees.
Who are PicsArt competitors?
Competitors of PicsArt include VSCO, Runway and StoryM.
Where is PicsArt headquarters?
PicsArt headquarters is located at One Market, One Market Plaza, San Francisco, San Francisco.
Where are PicsArt offices?
PicsArt has an office in San Francisco.
How many offices does PicsArt have?
PicsArt has 2 offices.
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