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Insta360
Consumer Services · Shenzhen, China · Founded 2014
Insta360 is a professional intelligent technology company MoreLess
Insta360 is a leading innovator in the action camera market, specializing in 360-degree cameras that cater to both amateur and professional content creators. The company operates in the consumer electronics and digital imaging sectors, providing high-quality cameras designed for a variety of activities including biking, motorcycling, snowboarding, and underwater photography. Insta360's business model revolves around the sale of its hardware products, complemented by proprietary software that enhances the user experience through advanced editing capabilities. Revenue is primarily generated through direct sales on their website and through various retail partners globally. The company serves a diverse client base ranging from individual consumers to professional videographers and enterprises that utilize their technology for specialized applications like LiDAR mapping. Insta360 continues to innovate with new product releases and software updates, maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital imaging market.
Keywords: 360-degree cameras, action cameras, content creation, digital imaging, consumer electronics, advanced editing, biking cameras, motorcycling cameras, underwater photography, LiDAR mapping.
Company overview
Insta360 company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, China
- Employees
- 854
- Open positions
- 12
- Dealroom signal
- 95.0
Valuation & funding
Insta360 funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPO | Jun 2025 | $269M | $9.7B | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES E | Sep 2019 | $20M | $80M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES C | Mar 2019 | $30M | $120M | Xunlei · IDG Capital · Qiming Venture Partners | — |
| SERIES B | Mar 2016 | $0 | $0 | Qiming Venture Partners · IDG Ventures · Xunlei · Frees Fund | — |
| SERIES A | Mar 2015 | $0 | $0 | Qiming Venture Partners | — |
| ANGEL | May 2014 | IDG Ventures | — |
Financials
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Growth signals
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People
Leadership and team at Insta360
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JK LiuCEO · Since 2014
CJChen JinyaoFounder · Since 2014
CYChen YongqiangFounder · Since 2014
MRMax RichterFounder · Since 2014Team by function
Comparisons
Insta360 compared with similar companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guangzhou, China | Operational | 12,066 | $0 | $55B |
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Chicago, United States | Acquired | |||
 XiaomiDesigns and sells low-cost smartphones, tablets and smart home devices |
Haidian, China | Operational | |||
 Zhangyue TechnologyZhangyue Technology is a China-based developer of the iReader e-book reader |
Chaoyang District, China | Operational | |||
 RazerGaming hardware provider |
Irvine, United States | Operational | |||
 Magic LeapDevelops mixed reality computing platform that enables users to interact with the world |
Plantation, United States | Acquired | |||
 ValveVideo game development and digital distribution platform. |
Bellevue, United States | Operational | |||
 BeyondTheStory LimitedConsumer Services |
London, United Kingdom | Operational |
Capital deployed
Insta360 investments and acquisitions
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Talent graph
Insta360's talent
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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