# WireImage: Photography, New York, United States

> WireImage: WireImage is a prominent digital photo agency and wire service specializing in celebrity imagery and entertainment video coverage.

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# WireImage

WireImage is a prominent digital photo agency and wire service specializing in celebrity imagery and entertainment video coverage.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Photography New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2001 25 years old
- **Team:** 55 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $20M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C May 2006

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About WireImage

WireImage is a prominent digital photo agency and wire service specializing in celebrity imagery and entertainment video coverage.

Founded in 2001 and based in Los Angeles, California, it operates as a division of Getty Images, Inc. WireImage is recognized as a primary source of content for media outlets, agencies, and publicists, attracting over 2 million unique visitors monthly. The company offers a wide range of services, including high-resolution celebrity photos from major events, entertainment videos for broadcast and mobile carriers, and comprehensive event coverage for PR agencies and corporate communications. WireImage also provides global syndication of its visual content to various media platforms and offers custom photography and video services for specific client events. With a network of acclaimed photographers and a commitment to fast delivery, WireImage maintains a strong presence in the entertainment industry, supported by its extensive international operations.

## What company datasets say WireImage raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$20M** in dollars

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$15M**

Last round date **May 2006**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

consumers information technology & services e-commerce internet consumer internet b2b

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Photography
- **Industry code:** NAICS 541922, 519290
- **Region:** New York

## How it ended, so far

Exit

Exit Buyer Price When

Acquired [Getty Images](https://millionrounds.com/fund/getty-images) $202M Apr 2007

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