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Pinterest

Runs an app for finding and saving visual ideas

Overview

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Pinterest runs a visual search and discovery app where people look for ideas in areas like cooking, home decor, fashion, and travel, then save the images they like to themed collections called boards. In 2012 it became the fastest standalone website to reach 10 million monthly US visitors, according to measurement firm comScore. Each saved image, called a Pin, links back to its source, such as a recipe or a product page, and people search with words or with a photo to find similar ideas and things to buy. Brands pay to show ads among Pins in feeds and search results, and Pinterest also sells ads on streaming TV. It launched in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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About Pinterest

Simplify's Rating
Why Pinterest is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • The audience keeps growing: monthly users rose 11% to a record 640 million in the June 2026 quarter.
  • Employee shares claim more of the company: Pinterest spent $2 billion buying back 17% of its stock by June 2026.
  • AI skills are in demand: 31 of Pinterest's 180 open roles in October 2026 were AI or machine learning jobs.

What critics are saying

  • Instagram's owner is growing faster: Meta's ad sales rose 27% in the June 2026 quarter, versus Pinterest's 18%.
  • Jobs were cut to fund AI: Pinterest laid off under 15% of its roughly 5,300 staff in January 2026.
  • Stock grants have lost value: Pinterest shares fell 21% in 2026 through October 8, while the S&P 500 gained 13%.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • US and Canada users carry the business: they were 17% of users but brought 75% of revenue in mid-2026.
  • Remote work survives at Pinterest: 59 of 180 open roles in October 2026 let hires live anywhere in their country.
  • AI on a budget: Pinterest says open-source models like Alibaba's Qwen match top models at under 10% of the cost.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4B

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Industry Average

Funded Over

15 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Flexible and generous vacation and holidays
  • Global year-end paid company holiday closure
  • Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family
  • Retirement plans that allow for tax savings
  • Fitness offerings
  • Personal and professional development resources
  • Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits
  • Discounts and perks
  • Meals and snacks in the office

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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2 year growth

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Simply Wall St
Oct 29th, 2026
Pinterest secures $700M credit facility and expands programmatic ads ahead of Q3 results

Pinterest has expanded its financing capacity with a five-year, $700 million revolving credit facility, which replaces a $500 million facility. An accordion feature is tied to consolidated EBITDA. The company will report third-quarter 2026 results on October 29 after the close. Pinterest also rolled out global programmatic deals for display and video ads, giving large buyers automated access to its inventory. The facility adds flexibility for a $1.95 billion remaining buyback authorisation, though it brings interest and fee costs. Analysts expect revenue growth of 12.0% a year for three years, with profit margins rising from 5.5% to 11.0% by 2029. They project earnings of $705.0 million by 2029, up from $248.9 million now.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 23rd, 2026
Meta, Barclays, Block cut thousands of jobs as firms shift spending to AI

Companies are cutting jobs and shifting money from staff to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as the cost of meeting booming AI demand reshapes budgets. Meta will lay off about 8,000 workers, or 10% of its workforce, and leave about 6,000 jobs unfilled. It expects 2026 expenses to reach as much as $169 billion, driven by infrastructure and AI talent. Block is cutting more than 4,000 of its 10,000-plus employees; its shares are up 19% this year. Kroger will lay off 3,000 corporate staff over three years, and Barclays plans to cut 5,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce. Snap is eliminating about 16% of staff, or 1,000 jobs. Coinbase is cutting about 14%, and Microsoft is offering buyouts to about 8,750 US employees.

Retail Times
Oct 19th, 2026
Pinterest names Lauren Ogúndèkó to lead agency sales across Europe.

Pinterest names Lauren Ogúndèkó to lead agency sales across Europe. Reading Time: 2 mins read Lauren Ogúndèkó has joined Pinterest as senior director of agency sales, Europe. In this role, Ogúndèkó will oversee Pinterest's agency partnerships across the region, helping strengthen relationships with agencies and accelerate media investment across Europe. Ogúndèkó brings over 20 years of experience across digital advertising with leadership experience spanning several agencies. She joins from IPG Mediabrands, where she served as global chief addressable officer and she previously held senior roles at Kinesso, Initiative, PHD and co-founded Bicycle London. The appointment comes as Pinterest continues to invest in visual search and shopping, most recently with the launch of Visual Search Ads at its annual marketing summit, Pinterest Presents. With more than 80% of its monthly active users outside North America, the company is continuing to expand its presence in key markets as well as reinforcing its position as a leader in visual search and a full funnel performance for advertisers and agency partners globally. In Q2 2026, Pinterest reported more than $1.1 billion in revenue, up 18% year over year, and 640 million global monthly active users, up 11% year over year, its 11th straight quarter of record users. In Europe, revenue increased 12% in the same period. Pinterest is continuing to build momentum with advertisers as a platform where people come to explore, try, refine and do, offering brands a positive and differentiated environment at the intersection of visual search, commercial intent and performance. Ogúndèkó will be based in London and report to Soniya Monga, VP of global agency. Monga said: "Lauren brings deep experience across the agency landscape and a strong understanding of what brands and agency partners need from platforms today. As Pinterest continues to grow internationally, her leadership will be important in helping us deepen agency relationships across Europe and unlock greater opportunity for our partners across visual search, performance and shopping." On joining Pinterest, Ogúndèkó said: "What makes Pinterest especially compelling is how it seamlessly moves people through from inspiration to action. Pinterest offers agencies and brands a differentiated environment to connect with high intent audiences in a meaningful and relevant way. I'm thrilled to join at a time of strong international momentum and to work with agency partners across Europe to help drive the next phase of growth." The appointment follows the recent hires of Fintan Gillespie as managing director, UK & Ireland and Greg Owens as VP, enterprise sales, International.

Little Black Book (LBB)
Oct 19th, 2026
Pinterest and Barbie bring DreamHouse inspiration to homes with Restyle.

Pinterest and Barbie bring DreamHouse inspiration to homes with Restyle. Pinterest and Mattel partner to launch a new limited-time Barbie experience in Restyle, Pinterest's AI-powered visual editing tool that lets people reimagine their own spaces with new styles, décor and design ideas Editorial Series Campaigns and creative work from across the globe, all in one place. The Barbie DreamHouse has never been just a house. Like Pinterest, it is a place to imagine what you love and how you want to live. To celebrate the new DreamHouse, Pinterest has launched a unique Barbie experience within Restyle, powered by Pinterest Intelligence, that helps people reimagine a space, test ideas and compare options in their own home. People can discover the experience through official Barbie content, select search terms and curated boards on the Barbie Pinterest profile. To get started, upload a photo of your room and use Restyle to transform it in seconds with one of five signature DreamHouse style edits: mid-century Americana, chalet chic, superstar glam, Victorian romance or modern coastal. Then, add or swap décor with Barbie-approved finds to perfect your own dream home. "People come to Pinterest to discover ideas and make them their own. Barbie has inspired generations to imagine what is possible," said Sara Pollack, VP, global head of consumer marketing. "Together, we're giving people a playful new way to see those possibilities in a space that is uniquely theirs and to shop for products they love." Barbie inspires your dreams. Pinterest helps you bring them to life. Interest in Barbie DreamHouse inspiration is growing on Pinterest, with searches for 'Barbie DreamHouse aesthetic' up 72%. The Barbie Restyle experience gives people a playful way to move from inspiration to a more personal vision for their own rooms. People are embracing pink for their homes, driving interest in 'pink apartment ideas' (+224%) and 'pink dorm aesthetics' (+120%). Searches are also spiking across specific interior accents like 'pink whimsy wallpaper' (+562%), 'pink wall décor' (+246%), 'pink lace curtains' (+99%), 'pink rug' (+81%), 'pink mirror frames' (+80%), and 'pink lighting' (+64%). 1 "Barbie has remained a cultural force for more than six decades by continually inspiring creativity, style and self-expression," said Mahta Eghbali, VP, strategic partnerships and alliances, Mattel. "As we celebrate the all-new Barbie DreamHouse, our partnership with Pinterest extends that inspiration beyond play and décor dreams, giving fans new ways to discover DreamHouse ideas and use Pinterest ReStyle to bring their own dream spaces to life." This October through November, a custom-pink, 26-foot truck is bringing Barbie's iconic move journey straight to fans with stops in New York City, Dallas and Los Angeles in the official 'Barbie is Moving' Truck. With an interior transformed into a sleek, modern pink Barbie experience, visitors can step inside to try out Pinterest Restyle live, explore interactive elements across the venue, snap photo-worthy memories, and unlock exclusive giveaways throughout the activation. Restyle is designed to make inspiration feel more personal. There were billions of home décor saves on Pinterest in the last year. While home inspiration is easy to save, seeing how it could look in your own space is harder. Restyle uses Pinterest Intelligence, which brings together our first-party signals, and visual understanding technology to help people on Pinterest try, buy and do. Users can take or upload a photo of a room, piece of furniture or décor item, then use Restyle to add an object, change an item, erase an element or edit a scene with a text prompt. Restyle is currently in beta for eligible English-language Pinners ages 18+ on iOS in the United States and Canada.

Kalkine Media
Oct 15th, 2026
Pinterest secures $700M five-year credit facility, up from $500M, with JPMorgan as agent

Pinterest has signed a new $700 million revolving credit facility, replacing its $500 million line from October 2022. The five-year agreement began October 15, 2026, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, according to a Form 8-K filing. Borrowings carry interest at adjusted term SOFR plus 1.25%, or an alternative base rate plus 0.25%. Pinterest pays a 0.10% annual fee on unused commitments. An accordion feature lets it raise commitments by the greater of $1 billion or 75% of consolidated EBITDA, subject to lender approval. Letters of credit are capped at $75 million. Pinterest said it complies with all covenants and has no outstanding borrowings.

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