Framebridge

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Framebridge
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryCustom Framing
Founded2014
FounderSusan Tynan
HeadquartersWashington, DC
Area served
United States
Number of employees
200 (2017)
Websiteframebridge.com

Framebridge is a startup company in the custom framing industry. The company allows customers to upload photography or mail in art to be framed.[1][2]

History[edit]

The company was founded by Susan Tynan in 2014.[3][4] Framebridge has received $37 million in venture capital financing funding.[1][3][5]

In 2017, the company announced a partnership with Target.[3][4] In November 2017, Nate Berkus joined Framebridge as Creative Advisor.[1]

In March 2019, Framebridge announced the launch of two new retail stores in the DC area, one in downtown and one in Bethesda.[6]

In May 2019, Framebridge was acquired by Graham Holdings.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Design icon Nate Berkus wants to help you custom frame your memories". Fast Company. 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  2. ^ Emswiler, Kate. "How Susan Tynan's Custom-Framing Obsession Turned Into a Booming Business". POPSUGAR Career and Finance. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  3. ^ a b c "How this woman grew her startup from zero to $58 million in three years". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  4. ^ a b "Framebridge just teamed up with Target to bring custom framing to a ton more people". Fast Company. 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  5. ^ "Framebridge founder Susan Tynan was on NPR's How I Built This - Technical.ly DC". Technical.ly DC. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  6. ^ "Custom framing startup Framebridge is opening two retail stores". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-02-06.