Glopho operates a photo-sharing marketplace focused on news photography, enabling users to upload, share and sell pictures that capture current events. The platform prioritizes newsworthy images with the explicit aim of helping contributors sell their photos. Founded in 2010 by Simon Walker and based in London, the company has pursued external funding to support growth. In April 2013 Glopho raised £300K, part of which it intends to use to continue expanding operations. London Business Angels participated in the round, investing £157K. The company previously closed a £150K funding round in May 2012, indicating an ongoing fundraising trajectory. Glopho operates an internet-based, free-to-use website for users to upload news photos and is supported by purpose-built smartphone apps on iOS, Android and BlackBerry. The service aims to provide advertisers with opportunities to engage consumers and to deliver a marketplace for traditional media to access crowd-sourced news photos. The company plans to use recent funding to launch its product and to increase monthly page impressions and unique user metrics. Glopho was established in 2010 by CEO Simon Walker and is based in London, UK. The product positioning combines user-generated news photography with commercial access for media and advertisers.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Apr 2013