Inkd
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Type of site | Shopping |
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| Key people | Kelly Smith, Kristoph Cichoki-Romanov |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | March 23, 2009 |
Inkd is an online print and design sales service company. Developed by Kelly Smith and the venture capital firm Second Avenue Partners, Inkd is a user-generated content marketplace, providing graphic designers with free personal storefronts where they can earn commissions.[1]
History
Kelly Smith developed the initial concept, which mirrored another company he co-founded called Imagekind with Adrian Hanauer.[2] Imagekind was subsequently sold to CafePress in 2008.[3]
Founded in 2009, under the name Pressplane, Inkd launched with an estimated 800 original designs.Apple iWork and Microsoft Word.[citation needed]
Inkd was capitalized with a $1.7 million
References
- ^ Dudley, Briar (2009-03-23). "Kelly Smith unveils Inkd, an online print and graphics market". Seattle Times. Seattle Times. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ a b Russell, Terrence (24 March 2009). "Inkd opens for business-minded creative content". Venture Beat.
- ^ Cashmore, Pete (2006-07-25). "ImageKind Launches - CafePress for Wall Art". Mashable. Mashable. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ Nicole, Kristen (2008-09-23). "Imagekind founder raises $1.7M for another marketplace". VentureBeat. VentureBeat. Retrieved 2008-09-23.