Facebook buys animated graphics startup Giphy


Facebook said May 15 it had acquired the animated graphics startup Giphy and would integrate the company in its Instagram visual social network. — AFP Relaxnews

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook said May 15 it had acquired the animated graphics startup Giphy and would integrate the company in its Instagram visual social network.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the news site Axios said the California-based tech giant was paying US$400mil (RM1.74bil).

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Giphy , GIFs

Others Also Read