Blink Inc., a photo shoot studio that offers affordable, professional digital photography delivered in real time, has raised $3.6 million in series A funding to accelerate expansion plans. The finance round was led by Chris Cook and partners from Riata Capital Group, Chris Hansen of Valiant Capital Partners and David Zoba, former Head of Global Real Estate at Gap Inc.
Blink Inc., which currently operates two locations in California, offers a unique omnichannel experience that merges a brick-and-mortar studio experience with real-time photo delivery technology. The studio’s proprietary technology is designed to making booking a shoot online through desktop or mobile easy for customers.
The company recently opened a studio in Santa Clara, Calif. and is set to open additional retail locations in Southern California. Blink Inc. plans to expand to open hundreds of stores globally in the next five years.
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“Photo studios have been around for more than one hundred years, but at Blink Inc., we are taking a new approach by delivering a streamlined studio experience and real-time photo delivery technology that enables instant customer interaction, purchasing and sharing,” said Tristan Davison, CEO and Founder of Blink Inc. in a statement. “With our ambitious expansion plan, we have our sights set on bringing professional, beautiful and affordable photography to everyone.”
