Krome Photos is a company.
Krome Photos has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Krome Photos.
Krome Photos has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Krome Photos, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based startup founded in 2015 that operates an online platform and app for "Do It For Me" photo editing and design services.[1][3][5] It serves consumers, families, and businesses—particularly e-commerce sellers—by connecting them with a curated global network of designers and editors to transform mobile or digital photos into professional, high-impact images like white cutouts for listings and creative advertising visuals.[2][3][4][6] The platform solves the problem of accessible, high-quality photo enhancement without requiring users to have editing skills, positioning itself as a leader in photo-tech for controlling online images.[2][5]
Growth momentum includes raising funding as a startup and launching tools like Krome Business Studio, an app-based "photo studio in your pocket" for studio-quality edits, though it lacks BBB accreditation, which may signal operational or trust challenges.[3][6][7]
Established in 2015 in California (with a base in Palo Alto and some references to San Francisco), Krome Photos emerged as a pioneer in crowdsourced photo editing services.[1][3][5][7] Specific founders are not detailed in available profiles, but the company quickly positioned itself as a global marketplace linking users with expert editors for both personal family photos and business needs.[3] Early traction centered on its innovative "Do It For Me" model, differentiating from DIY tools by leveraging a network of specialists, and pivotal moments include the 2018 launch of Krome Business Studio to capitalize on mobile photography for e-commerce.[5][6]
Krome Photos rides the explosion in e-commerce and mobile photography, where businesses need professional visuals to compete on platforms like Amazon or social commerce without in-house studios.[4][6] Timing aligns with smartphone camera advancements and the gig economy for creatives, enabling scalable, on-demand editing amid rising demand for high-conversion product images.[3][5] Market forces like visual content dominance in digital marketing favor it, as small sellers seek affordable alternatives to agencies; it influences the ecosystem by democratizing pro-level photo-tech, potentially accelerating e-commerce growth for non-experts.[2][6]
Krome Photos is poised to expand in AI-augmented editing as photo-tech evolves, blending human expertise with automation to handle surging visual content needs in e-commerce and social media.[2][5] Trends like AR try-ons and generative AI could amplify its marketplace, but competition from free tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Sensei) and trust hurdles (non-BBB status) may pressure differentiation.[7] Its influence could grow by deepening integrations with marketplaces, evolving from niche editor network to essential backend for visual commerce—reinforcing its role as the go-to for turning raw snaps into sales drivers.[6]
Key people at Krome Photos.
Krome Photos has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Krome Photos's investors include Bonfire Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, Mucker Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Bo Peabody.
Krome Photos has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in July 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2018 | $2.0M Seed | Bonfire Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, Mucker Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Bo Peabody |
