Snap Inc.
Also known as Snap, Snapchat Inc.
American technology company in Santa Monica that makes Snapchat, Specs and Bitmoji.
At a glance
People
Evan Spiegel (CEO), Bobby Murphy (CTO) and Michael Lynton (board)
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- Snap Inc. was founded in September 2011 as Snapchat Inc. by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown, and took its current name in September 2016.
- Based in Santa Monica, California, it makes the Snapchat visual messaging app, the Specs glasses and Bitmoji, and Lens Studio for developers.
Why it matters
- Snapchat is one of the main messaging apps for young people, and Snap is an early maker of consumer augmented-reality glasses.
Key facts
- Founded
- September 2011, as Snapchat Inc.; renamed Snap Inc. on 24 September 20161
- Founders
- Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown1
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, California1
- Type
- Public company (NYSE: SNAP)1
- Products
- Snapchat, a visual messaging service; Specs glasses; Lens Studio; Bitmoji2
- Voting control
- Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy hold 95.8% of the voting power combined1
- Revenue
- $5.93 billion (2025)1
- Employees
- 5,261 (2025)1
- Specs Inc.
- Set up as a distinct subsidiary in January 20263
People
Led by
- Evan SpiegelPerson
CEO 3
- Bobby Murphy
CTO 1
Founded by
- Evan SpiegelPerson
- Bobby Murphy
Board
Michael Lynton (chairman) 1
Before
People until 2022
Peter Sellis (Vice president of product; Snapchat's first product manager) 4
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