Shutterstock has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
WebDAM, a leading provider of web-based digital asset management software.
WebDAM provides marketing and creative teams with online tools for managing, searching, distributing and collaborating on creative digital assets in the cloud, including images, videos, creative files, documents and presentations. The company's offerings are particularly attractive to large enterprises, which make up a significant portion of WebDAM's client base. Its customers include major companies like salesforce.com, Intel, Symantec, GE, Kawasaki, Alaska Airlines and many others.
Shutterstock is keenly focused on addressing the needs of large companies, agencies and media organizations and has experienced significant growth in its enterprise business in recent years. The acquisition of WebDAM will allow Shutterstock to deepen its relationship with marketing and creative teams and serve a broader range of their needs.
“By acquiring WebDAM, we can offer a more seamless experience to customers as they license, download, store and share digital assets,” said Jon Oringer, Founder and CEO of Shutterstock in a statement today. ”WebDAM also aligns with our company culture and focus on innovation. We want to provide the tools for businesses to do their best work and this is an exciting opportunity to broaden our services.”
"Our customers depend on image and video content to create marketing materials that are managed and shared in WebDAM," said Jody Vandergriff, Founder and CEO of WebDAM. "We see Shutterstock as a critical part of our customers' workflow and a natural strategic partner that aligns with our mission and culture," she added.
WebDAM will continue to operate under the leadership of its cofounders, Jody Vandergriff and Steve Rabkin, and will maintain its brand identity. WebDAM currently has 25 employees and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the coming weeks.
WebDAM has been implemented across industries such as high-tech, higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, travel and tourism, manufacturing and government.
For more information, visit
http://www.webdam.com.