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Pretty Instant

Acquired · Inventor of the first roaming-photo booth + pro photography platform

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
11signal of 100 · rising 2
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 3Team size · YC's directory+3.1

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About Pretty Instant

Pretty Instant was a Y Combinator-backed marketplace for professional photography and videography in the U.S., active from 2012 to 2020. Acquired by Snappr in 2021, the company served over 3,500 brands and non-profits, handling logistics, staffing, editing, and delivery. It became a go-to solution for companies seeking streamlined visual content creation nationwide. They also invested the roaming photo-booth experience that instantly sent branded photos to guests and contact info to CRMs. Services included photography and videography for Events, Portraits, Real Estate, Product, Food, and more. Photographers were thoroughly vetted 1099 contractors, ensuring quality and reliability. Pretty Instant aimed to simplify hiring processes for businesses needing professional visual content.

YC batch
W15 · Winter 2015
Status, per YC
Acquired
Category
Other
Team size
3
Location
Boston, MA, USA; Remote
Checked
10h ago

YC tags: B2B

Pretty Instant in W15: 110 companies, 24% AI

Pretty Instant: questions

Which YC batch was Pretty Instant in?

Pretty Instant was in Y Combinator's Winter 2015 batch (W15).

Is Pretty Instant still active?

Y Combinator lists Pretty Instant as acquired.

Where is Pretty Instant based?

Pretty Instant lists Boston, MA, USA; Remote as its location on YC's directory.