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A mobile and desktop app offering photo sharing and printing services for consumers, focused on easily sending and receiving photos.
Kicksend has raised $3.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Kicksend.
Kicksend was founded in 2011 by Pradeep Elankumaran (Founder/CEO) and Brendan Lim (Founder/CPO).
Kicksend has raised $3.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Kicksend, based in Mountain View, California, developed a comprehensive web, mobile, and desktop application facilitating the printing, sending, and receiving of photographs. The platform allowed users to create and share digital photo albums with loved ones, incorporating integrated printing services for physical copies. Primarily targeting smartphone users and individuals interested in sharing and preserving photographic memories, Kicksend raised $1.8 million in venture funding to advance its technology and expand its user base. The company operated with a focused team of approximately 3 employees, emphasizing efficiency in its development and service delivery. Kicksend's journey culminated in its acquisition by ride-sharing giant Lyft, marking an exit for its investors, although the precise date of this transaction has not been publicly disclosed.
Key people at Kicksend.
Kicksend has raised $3.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in April 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2013 | $1M Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Boost VC, FirstMark Capital, Foundry Group, Bruno Bowden, David Hauser | Announced |
| Nov 1, 2011 | $2M Seed | True Ventures | Kevin Hartz, Acequia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Atomic, Bessemer Venture Partners, FirstMark Capital, Founders Circle Capital, K2 Global, SciFi VC, Sinai Ventures, Social Starts, SV Angel, Third Kind Ventures, BIZ Stone, Jeremy Stoppelman, Michael Birch, Scott Belsky | Announced |
Kicksend is a technology company that developed a web, mobile, and desktop app enabling users to easily send, share, and print photo albums with people they love. It serves consumers who want a seamless way to print photos from their smartphones and pick them up at local retail partners like Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Duane Reade. The platform integrates social sharing tools, multiple payment options, and a virtual currency system to simplify photo printing and delivery. Kicksend was acquired by Lyft, marking a strategic exit and growth milestone[1][4][5][8].
Founded in 2011 by Pradeep Elankumaran and Brendan Lim, both with strong backgrounds in consumer technology and mobile development, Kicksend emerged from the founders’ desire to solve the cumbersome process of sharing large photo files and printing photos conveniently. The company initially operated with a small remote team and gained early traction through its user-friendly app and partnerships with major retail chains for photo pickup. This early momentum helped establish Kicksend as a notable player in mobile photo printing and sharing[1][2][3][6].
Kicksend capitalized on the rising trend of mobile photography and the increasing demand for physical photo prints in a digital age. Its timing aligned with smartphone proliferation and the consumer desire to preserve digital memories tangibly. By bridging digital photo sharing with physical print fulfillment through retail partnerships, Kicksend influenced the ecosystem by integrating online convenience with offline accessibility, enhancing user experience in photo printing and sharing.
Post-acquisition by Lyft, Kicksend’s technology and expertise likely contribute to Lyft’s broader consumer engagement or service offerings, although specific future plans are not publicly detailed. The ongoing trend of mobile-first photo services and demand for seamless digital-to-physical experiences will continue shaping this space. Kicksend’s early innovation in combining social, payment, and retail integration set a precedent for future photo-sharing and printing solutions, highlighting the value of hybrid digital-physical platforms in consumer tech.
Kicksend was founded in 2011 by Pradeep Elankumaran (Founder/CEO) and Brendan Lim (Founder/CPO).
Kicksend has raised $3.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Kicksend's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Boost VC, FirstMark Capital, Foundry Group, Bruno Bowden, David Hauser, True Ventures, Kevin Hartz, Acequia Capital, Atomic, Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders Circle Capital.