Instagram is a photo-sharing social media platform headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It also has offices in San Francisco and New York City. Instagram was founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. The platform allows users to take and share photos and stories, apply filters, and directly message other users on iOS and Android based devices. In January 2020, Instagram reported that it had 1 billion average monthly users.
The company was acquired by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion. The company launched IGTV in 2018, a video sharing app. In September 2018, Instagram founders Systrom and Krieger resigned from the Instagram.
Adam Mosseri became the head executive of Instagram following the founder's departure. Mosseri has led efforts to make the platform a more positive space for users through "Project Daisy" which aims to curb bullying and encourage better mental health through hiding likes count on users publicly visible profiles.
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Instagram announces it's expanding access to Instagram Shopping to more businesses, including creators who want to sell their own merchandise.
Instagram announces several new features including ads on IGTV videos, digital badges that fans can purchase through Instagram Live, merchandise sales through Instagram Shopping and an expansion of Brand Collabs Manager, which facilitates sponsored campaigns between companies and creators.
Instagram launches 'following categories' that divides the list of who you follow into batches including "most seen in feed" and "least interacted with".
Instagram hides likes count on posts in several countries
The new test is rolling out in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Italy, Japan and Brazil.
Instagram launches walkie-talkie voice messaging
Instagram raises a $50,000,000 series B round from Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners and Thrive Capital.
Facebook acquires Instagram for $1 billion in 2012.
Instagram raises a $7,000,000 series A round from Jack Dorsey, Adam D'Angelo and Chris Sacca.
Instagram raises a $500,000 seed round from Andreessen Horowitz.
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Greylock Partners
Sequoia Capital
Thrive Capital
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Adam D'Angelo
Chris Sacca
Jack Dorsey
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Alex Hollander
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Alex Karpenko
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Alex Klopčič
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Alex Thebez
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Alexander Mayes
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Alexandra Benet
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Alexandre Sahyoun
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Alfredo Rondon
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Alice Hau
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Alison Zisopulos
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Allan Holmes
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Allison Busacca
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Ally Keller
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Alyssa Fallon
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Amanda Kelso
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Amanda Lim
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Amanda Strickler
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Amina Shah
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