Shutterstock

Shutterstock is a globally recognized American provider of stock photography, stock footage, stock music, and editing tools. Founded in 2003 by Jon Oringer, the company operates as a digital marketplace that connects content creators with buyers searching for high-quality visual and audio assets.

Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock manages a massive library of hundreds of millions of images and video clips. While the platform was born in the United States, its manufacturing or 'production' is essentially decentralized, as it relies on a global network of independent contributors from almost every country in the world who upload their work to the platform.

Now a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, Shutterstock has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including brands like GIPHY, Splash News, and Pond5. It remains an independent entity under the leadership of its board and shareholders, continuing its role as a titan in the creative software and content industry.