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Newark, NJ

Expanding inclusive content production and technology to support global media and ethical AI development.

• Industry adoption: Used by Google, Canva, Microsoft, Adobe, and 1,200+ customers.
• Expansive content library: Over 850,000 curated images from 900 contributors across 60+ countries.
• Global partnerships: Exclusive partnership with Canva to increase inclusive imagery access for 100M users.
• AI innovation: Building inclusive AI datasets to reduce bias in generative content.
• Media recognition: Featured in Adweek, Forbes, TechCrunch, and Yahoo Finance.

pocstock is raising capital to scale its platform as a global leader in inclusive content creation, licensing, and AI training. The company addresses a longstanding gap in the media and advertising industries by offering authentic, high-quality stock images that represent people of color across diverse cultures, identities, and experiences. With over 850,000 curated images from 900+ contributors in more than 60 countries, pocstock is creating a content and technology ecosystem that not only enhances visual storytelling but also supports ethical data sourcing for AI development. The funding will allow pocstock to grow its global content hubs, enhance its proprietary technology, and continue working with Fortune 500 clients and leading AI firms.

The company has already raised over $1.6 million in seed funding, including venture capital investment, and serves over 1,200 customers such as Google, Adobe, Samsung, and Canva. In addition to commercial success, pocstock is positioning itself as a key player in the future of AI by supplying datasets that help eliminate bias in generative media tools. The investment will support expansion into North and Latin America, APAC, and Africa, while also growing its platform features to facilitate content sharing and licensing. With a mission rooted in authenticity and representation, pocstock is building the infrastructure needed to ensure that the future of media and AI reflects the diversity of the global population.

Company Info

Pocstock is a media tech company providing diverse, high-quality stock photography and inclusive AI training content.

pocstock is a Newark-based media technology company dedicated to increasing authentic representation of people of color in stock photography and digital content. Founded in 2019, the company has built a proprietary platform that hosts over 850,000 images from more than 900 contributors across 60 countries. pocstock serves a wide range of clients—from small businesses to major corporations like Adobe, Microsoft, Samsung, and Canva—by providing high-quality, culturally accurate visual content. The company operates with a mission to ensure diverse representation in media while also supporting creatives globally.

As the demand for ethical and inclusive content grows, pocstock is expanding into the AI sector to supply diverse datasets for training generative AI models. The company has raised over $1.6 million in seed funding, including $500,000 from VC investors, and has surpassed $1 million in lifetime sales. Through strategic partnerships, such as its global content integration with Canva, pocstock aims to scale its content hubs internationally while enhancing its platform with AI-powered features. By integrating content, culture, and technology, pocstock is positioning itself as a critical resource for inclusive marketing and future-facing AI solutions.