Snap

Organization

A social media company discussed for its poor stock performance, high operating expenses, significant stock-based compensation, and tilted corporate governance structure.


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Summary

Snap Inc. is a technology company primarily known for its visual messaging app, Snapchat, and its focus on augmented reality through platforms like Lens Studio. Led by CEO Evan Spiegel, the company has recently faced criticism regarding its corporate governance and high levels of stock-based compensation, contributing to a perceived decline in contrast to competitors like Meta. While it maintains significant hubs in Manhattan and London, its financial trajectory has been scrutinized by industry analysts following its 2017 IPO. The company positions itself as a camera company that empowers people to express themselves and learn about the world through visual communication.

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Extracted Attributes
  • CEO

    Evan Spiegel

  • Criticism

    Poor corporate governance and excessive stock-based compensation

  • Core Products

    Snapchat, Lens Studio, Quick Cut

  • Trading Symbol

    SNAP

  • US Hub Location

    Manhattan, New York, United States

  • International Headquarters

    Soho, London, United Kingdom

  • Employee Count (Venice Hub)

    1,900

  • Market Capitalization at IPO

    $30 billion

Timeline
  • Snap acquired the ad tech company Flite. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2016-12-19

  • Snap reportedly acquired the augmented reality startup Cimagine Media for approximately $40 million. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2016-12-25

  • Snap established its international headquarters in Soho, London. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2017-01-01

  • The company confirmed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) with the goal of raising $3 billion. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2017-02-01

  • Snap went public under the trading symbol SNAP, achieving a market capitalization of nearly $30 billion on its first day. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2017-03-01

Snap

Snap or SNAP may refer to: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a food program for low-income families administered by the United States Department of Agriculture

Web Search Results
  • SNAP Definition & Meaning

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  • Snap Inc.

    Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and [...] Snap Inc. (8h): We’re excited to introduce Quick Cut, a new Lens-powered tool that instantly turns your favorite Memories into dynamic, beat-synced edits — no sequence, no layers, no hassle. Whether you’re capturing everyday moments or building your next Spotlight post, Quick Cut does the heavy lifting for you, all right inside Snapchat. Snap it. Quick Cut it. Share it. Learn more in our latest blog post: [Likes: 57, Comments: 2]; Snap Inc. (2d 2d): Great insights from Evan Spiegel on Snap’s [...] Learn more here: [Likes: 348, Comments: 19]; Snap Inc. (4w 4w): It was a pleasure hosting Tech:NYC and State Senator and incoming Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal for a discussion about tech and innovation in New York City. Snap is proud to have our second largest US hub in Manhattan and to be part of the city's thriving tech ecosystem. [Likes: 33, Comments: 1]; Snap Inc. (4w): We’ve been changed for good 💚🩷 Snapchat is teaming up with Universal Pictures and Wicked: For Good to

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - TN.gov

    SNAP is available to households (individuals who live and prepare food together) that meet certain qualifications referred to as eligibility criteria. SNAP eligibility takes residency, age and relationship, citizenship, social security number assignment, employment, resource, income, and related deductions factors into consideration. These factors not only determine a household’s eligibility to receive SNAP but also determine if additional documents will be required for a household to maintain [...] SNAP can be viewed as a bridge to help Tennesseans reach their full potential as self-sufficient contributing members of our community and economy. At TDHS, we administer SNAP with the belief that you can focus on work, school, and family wellness when you’re well-nourished and don’t have to worry about where your next meal will come from. Excelling at your job, training or higher education can increase career prospects, earning potential, and levels of self-sufficiency. These opportunities can [...] SNAP after SNAP approval.

  • What Is SNAP? And Why Does It Matter? | Johns Hopkins

    SNAP is funded by the federal government via the Farm Bill and administered by the states, which distribute it to eligible residents. Recipients can then spend that money on food and beverages. The money cannot be spent on tobacco, alcohol, nonfood items, or in most cases, prepared foods (takeout). [...] SNAP is also a major stimulator of the U.S. economy, and a main source of income for retailers, adds Susan Gross, PhD ’96, MPH, RDN, associate practice professor in Population, Family and Reproductive Health. The three experts share how SNAP works, why it’s so important to our society, and what we can all do to help prevent poverty-related hunger. ## How SNAP Works [...] By freeing up money that they would otherwise need to spend on food, SNAP benefits boost households’ nonfood spending. And, since SNAP benefits can only be used to buy food, it makes room in family budgets to pay rent or bills and purchase other essential items like diapers, medicine, or clothes.

  • Snap Inc.

    technology hub, noting that Snap, with a total of 1,900 employees, had "already changed the face of Venice." [...] In January 2017, the company announced that it had established an international headquarters in Soho, London. In early February 2017, the company confirmed their plans for an IPO in 2017 and its expectation to raise $3 billion. In early March 2017, the company went public under the trading symbol SNAP, and raised almost $30 billion in market capitalization on the first day of trading. [...] 38. ^ Yeung, Ken (2016-12-25). "Snap reportedly acquired augmented reality startup Cimagine Media for up to $40 million". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2025-04-04. 39. ^ Wagner, Kurt (19 December 2016). "Snap has acquired an ad tech company called Flite". Recode. Retrieved 21 December 2016 – via Vox Media. 40. ^ Lee, Cyrus (19 December 2016). "Snap Inc looks to land in China: Report". ZDNet. Retrieved 21 December 2016 – via CBS Interactive.

Location Data

Snap, Grayson County, Kentucky, 42726, United States

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Coordinates: 37.4031090, -86.1560826

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