Pops (Applications) — Funding, Investors & Signals 2026

Pops

Give a third dimension to people’s memories

Founded 2016 France

France 3 employees Seed Total: $2.00M Applications, Hardware +1

Pops is a photography technology and printing company with the slogan "Give a third dimension to people’s memories." Founded in 2016 in Brooklyn (NY) and moving its base to Paris, France, the company aims to bring innovation to the photography industry. Pops gained significant traction in 2019 with the launch of their app, which allows users to print 3D versions of their photos. This app quickly gained popularity, amassing over 500K downloads in the US, France, and Japan, and capturing the attention of major platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok. Snapchat recognized the potential of Pops' 3D technology and decided to integrate it into their platform in 2020, further solidifying the company's position in the industry. Pops continued their momentum by receiving a $2.00M Seed Round investment on September 14, 2017, with backing from notable investors including Kima Ventures and Start Capital. The key innovation behind Pops is their AI-based software technology, which can transform 2D images into high-resolution 3D renders suitable for printing. In 2020, their advancements were recognized with the granting of a US patent after a 3-year process. Looking toward the future, the company is set to expand its offerings with the launch of PopsLenticular, a platform allowing all photo brands to access Pops’s technology through an open API. Overall, Pops has showcased impressive growth, technological innovation, and market acceptance, making it a compelling prospect for venture capital investors seeking opportunities in the hardware and photography sectors.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Seed Round	$2.00M	2	Kima Ventures, Start Capital	14 Sep 2017

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Seed Round

$2.00M

Kima Ventures, Start Capital

14 Sep 2017

FAQ About Pops

Give a third dimension to people’s memories

Pops was founded in 2016.

Pops is headquartered in France.

Pops operates in Applications, Hardware and Mobile. Its work centres on technology, 3D printing, photography and AI engineering.

Pops has approximately 3 employees.

Pops has completed 1 funding round, raising a total of $2.00M. The latest funding stage is Seed.

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