Shutterstock Acquisitions

Shutterstock has acquired 16 companies and its latest acquisition was Envato Pty. Ltd. on May 2024

COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Envato Pty. Ltd.

May 2024

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$245M
Envato is an Australia-based digital marketplace that allows freelancers and creative agencies to buy and sell digital creative assets, tools and templates.
Backgrid, Inc.

Feb 2024

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undisclosed
Backgrid is a California-based celebrity content agency that sources celebrity news for media organizations.
Giphy, Inc.

May 2023

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$53M
Giphy is a New York-based search engine that allows users to create and share GIFs, loop videos and animated stickers.
Pond5, Inc.

May 2022

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$210M
Pond5 is a New York-based video-first content platform that allows users to find and upload royalty-free photos, illustrations, music and sound effects.
Splash News Ltd.

May 2022

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undisclosed
Splash News is a New York-based media company that publishes news on the entertainment industry.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shutterstock

  1. What companies did Shutterstock acquire?

    Companies acquired by Shutterstock include Envato, Backgrid and Giphy
  2. How many acquisitions does Shutterstock have?

    Shutterstock has acquired 16 companies including Envato, Backgrid and Giphy.
  1. How many acquisitions did Shutterstock make in 2024?

    In 2024 Shutterstock acquired 2 companies including Envato and Backgrid.