pocstock
pocstock is a global stock media platform specializing in high-quality, diverse stock photos, videos, and illustrations featuring people of color. The company offers subscription-based access to a curated library of inclusive content, serving corporate brands, ad agencies, press, and businesses worldwide. It differentiates itself by focusing on authentic representation and diversity both in front of and behind the camera, including custom production services globally. pocstock supports creative teams with custom licensing, priority search, and dedicated account management, positioning itself as a leader in inclusive stock media with a growing client base of over 900 companies.
pocstock
pocstock is a global stock media platform specializing in high-quality, diverse stock photos, videos, and illustrations featuring people of color. The company offers subscription-based access to a curated library of inclusive content, serving corporate brands, ad agencies, press, and businesses worldwide. It differentiates itself by focusing on authentic representation and diversity both in front of and behind the camera, including custom production services globally. pocstock supports creative teams with custom licensing, priority search, and dedicated account management, positioning itself as a leader in inclusive stock media with a growing client base of over 900 companies.
TL;DR
What they do: Subscription stock media platform focused on photos, videos, and illustrations featuring people of color
Founded / HQ: Founded Nov 19, 2019 — Newark, New Jersey
Team size (reported): 11–50 employees (sources vary); one snapshot lists 39
Funding (reported): Raised multiple rounds including $129K (crowdfund Mar 2023) and $500K seed (Jul 2023); total reported ~ $1.4M–$1.65M
Notable investor: 9.58 Venture Partners (led $500K seed)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Lack of authentic, diverse visual representation of people of color in stock media and advertising.
Founded
2019
Industry
Stock media / inclusive content / creative services
Funding Track Record
129000
Wefunder crowdfunding round
500000
Seed VC close following crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding event recorded on this date
Investor Signal
“9.58 Venture Partners led a $500K seed round; company reports a community of ~200+ individual investors”